Most students in this fall’s LAN 320 (World Language Teaching in the K-12 Setting) are in their final semester before student teaching.
World languages education majors attend professional conference
Unit: Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Zoom talk: “U.S. and EU Fiscal Policy responses to COVID-19: Too Little, Too Late, or Too Much?”
The Fall International Seminar Series, A New Normal in a Global Context, concludes with a final seminar at noon, Wednesday, November 3, 2021, with Dr. David L. Cleeton’s talk, “U.S. and EU Fiscal Policy Responses to COVID 19: Too Little Too late, or Too Much?” Advance registration is required.
Conversando Entre Nosotros: Discussion highlights methods for ensuring student success
Last week, three Illinois State professors led a public discussion on the affirmation of the bilingual skills and cultural identities of first-year students.
Latinx Heritage Month continues
A talk with filmmaker Neyda Martinez and a Latin American music concert highlight events for Latinx Heritage Month.
Artist Fidencio Fifield-Perez to open Latinx Heritage Month, September 15
Fidencio Fifield-Perez will present the talk “Legalities of Being.” His current work examines borders, edges, and the people who must traverse them.
German Education major wins Swiss consulate essay contest
German teacher education major Mando Gjinollari has won first place in the Friedrich Dürrenmatt Essay Contest put on by the Swiss Consulate in Chicago. Mando’s essay explored the relevance of the work and ideas of Swiss playwright and writer Friedrich Dürrenmatt for our contemporary world. Her prize includes a $500 gift certificate, and her essay
French Honor Society hosts multilingual, interactive ‘Wall of Love’
In recognition of Valentine’s Day, the executive board of Illinois State’s French Honor Society, Pi Delta Phi, reached out to ISU language clubs, students, faculty and staff who speak other languages to participate in the online Le mur de l’amour (the wall of love).
Association of Latinx American Students offers welcoming community
When Ximena Sanchez-Ramirez arrived at Illinois State, she felt homesick until coming across the Association of Latinx American Students (ALAS). Just one year later, she is thriving as the secretary of the registered student organization.
Dean delivers Fall 2020 Address, hosts awards ceremony
Due to the continuing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Interim Dean Dr. Diane Zosky has published her address on the college website and has recorded it, as well.
Latinx Heritage Month: Diary of a Reluctant Dreamer, letter to abuelita
Latin American and Latino/a Studies program celebrates Latinx Heritage Month with Visiting Artist Dr. Alberto Ledesma’s series on the predicaments of undocumented Latino workers.
