Partnerships between the University of Illinois Extension’s Unity Community Center and Illinois State University’s Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures and School of Social Work have flourished due to effective communication and a shared vision.
Unit: Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Joanne Savage to present at the Japanese Language and Culture Club, April 16
Joanne Savage, associate professor of criminal justice sciences, will give a talk on her research into the differences between juvenile detention programs in Japan and America.
Fiesta Latina 2019, April 6
Spanish Club will be hosting FIESTA LATINA 2019 from 7-11 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, in the Prairie Room of the Bone Student Center.
Main Street College to explore canine behavior, behavioral psychology
“Going to the Dogs: How our furry friends help us better understand human behavior” is the title of the spring Main Street College event scheduled for March 27.
Culture and history celebrated at the International Food Symposium
“Thought for Food in the Luso-Hispanic Transatlantic,” the International Food Symposium, aims to celebrate and examine the complex cultural, social, environmental, political, and economic interconnections that define food’s position within these regions.
Hildebrandt honored with Chizmar-Ostrosky award
Susan Hildebrandt is the recipient of the 2018-19 Dr. John Chizmar & Dr. Anthony Ostrosky University-wide Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award.
Faculty-led Study Abroad programs for Summer 2019
Illinois State University’s Office of International Studies and Programs is pleased to share the faculty-led study abroad program offerings for the Summer 2019 term.
Fulbright-Hayes awarded to explore cultural wealth of Mexico
The award from the U.S. Department of Education will fund expenses for Beth Hatt and Juliet Lynd to lead 14 current and future educators in studies in Oaxaca, Mexico.
ISU students bring world languages to youth through afterschool program
The World Languages program at the Unity Community Center in Normal, Illinois, developed out of a partnership with the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at Illinois State University.
ISU College of Arts and Sciences students recognized at 2018 Reggies
Three College of Arts and Sciences students received the top honors at Illinois State’s annual Reggies awards. Anderson Devonish, Kiley Walsh, and J.D. Lafayette were recognized as the 2018 Male Athlete of the Year and as Scholar-Athletes of the Year, respectively.