One of the most significant enhancements to EDI efforts at Illinois State has been the addition of a vibrant Multicultural Center, which opened to the campus community in fall 2021. The center provides students with an affirming campus environment where they can embrace their intersecting identities and learn to become a champion for antiracism, equity, and justice.
Unit: Multicultural Center
Make a joyful noise: Interdenominational Youth Choir worships through song and outreach
It’s a Thursday night in December, and members of the Interdenominational Youth Choir (IYC) are huddled together in the Circus Room of the Bone Student Center. After a quick prayer and a scripture reading, the choir begins to sing in worship.
Queer Coalition Quarterly Meeting, January 19
Queer Coalition will be holding an all-member informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 19, via Zoom.
Dedication to equity helps ISU alum land role at Nike
Dr. Robert Shorty has drawn inspiration from all of his experiences to become a leader at one of the world’s largest corporations. He is a director of Nike Inc.’s Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team.
ISU community celebrates the opening of the Multicultural Center
In a moving ceremony, the Illinois State campus community celebrated on October 15 the new Multicultural Center, a recently renovated space dedicated to providing support for students and strengthening the University’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Multicultural Center dedication and ribbon cutting, October 15
Due to the forecast for inclement weather, the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Multicultural Center at 2 p.m. October 15, 2021 will be available online.
Introduction to Islam, Myths and Facts with Dr. Sabeel Ahmed, November 11
Illinois State University’s Muslim Student Association will host an “Introduction to Islam, Myths and Facts with Dr. Sabeel Ahmed” from 6-8 p.m. November 11 in the Circus Room of the Bone Student Center. Dr. Ahmed is the executive director of the GainPeace Project, an outreach project of Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA). He is currently
ISU community comes together to remember Jelani Day
Family and friends of Jelani Day, along with hundreds of members of the Illinois State University community, gathered the evening of October 7 at Redbird Arena to honor his memory.
Campus construction: What’s new and on the way?
Here is an update on four major construction projects on Illinois State’s campus from David Gill, the University’s director of Facilities, Planning, Design, and Construction.
Memorial for Jelani Day, October 7
A memorial service for Jelani Day will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, October 7.