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Visionary Scholars in Latin American and Latinx Studies: María-Asunción Tudela

Person standing on Milner plaza holding up two fingers

In the spirit of Latinx Heritage Month and our dedication to fostering interdisciplinary knowledge, we have initiated an exclusive series of articles. Through this series, we invite you to delve into the lives, work, and passions of our affiliated and joint-hire faculty members. These scholars bring unique perspectives and expertise to our program, elevating our collective understanding of Latin American and Latina/o/x Studies.

Milner Library celebrates Illinois State Homecoming 2023: Redbirds Reign

Milner’s newest exhibit examines some of the most celebrated games and players at Illinois State and the mementos and memorabilia that highlight those hard-fought contests.

Help Milner transcribe historical documents

A black and white vintage photo of a woman sitting in a chair surrounded by books.

Milner Library has partnered with From the Page, a crowdsourced transcription service, to transcribe hundreds of handwritten historical documents, such as diary entries, postcards, letters, and photo captions.

Milner Library accepting applications for 2023 Thomas D. Wilson Student Assistant Scholarship

This scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000 given to two student employees who have worked at the library for at least one semester.

Redbird media (Fall 2023): Latest books from #RedbirdScholar faculty and staff

Here are the latest books from Illinois State University faculty and staff.

Grant news: National Park Service supports preservation of Milner Library’s circus collection

a photograph of the shoulders and neck area of a circus wardrobe piece adorned with gold sequins and a floral pattern around the top area

The National Park Service has awarded a two-year, $29,293 Save America’s Treasures Grant for the physical preservation and research of the Ueckert Circus Collection in Milner Library.

Constitution Day event to discuss mass incarceration on September 14

A prison hallway is juxtaposed with the words "We the people" from the U.S. Constitution.

Guest speaker Tyreece Williams emphasizes how arts and humanities are essential tools to envisioning and building a more just society.

When the circus comes to town: Circus history celebrated at university exhibit, conference

Milner Library visitors looking at exhibits.

More than a year of planning and all six floors of Illinois State University’s Milner Library were needed to accommodate an undertaking one library staff member called “the biggest exhibit the library has done.”

Milner Library opens Digital Scholarship Lab

Milner Library from the outside as pictured behind some leaves

With open lab hours weekly on Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, the lab provides a space for students and scholars to explore digital scholarship tools and community for those who embrace these processes.

Milner Library invites you to eat insects

Dr. Gina Hunter will give a talk at Milner Library on Tuesday, September 12 at 3 p.m. on her book Edible Insects: A Global History.