The Illinois State University West African Drumming and Dance Ensemble, directed by Dr. Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum, will present the end-of-semester concert at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 20.
West African Drumming and Dance Ensemble, April 20
Unit: Music
Percussion Ensemble spring concert, April 16, 2023
This spring’s program will present the melodic, motivic, and rhythmic weavings of music by Kristen Shiner McGuire, Marc Mellits, Ivan Trevino, Bob Becker, and Pat Metheny.
Rose Marshack to discuss new book Play Like a Man: My Life in Poster Children at Milner Library, April 27
Professor Rose Marshack, director of Creative Technologies at Illinois State University, will give a presentation about her new book, Play Like a Man: My Life in Poster Children, at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, in the Speaker’s Corner on Floor 2 of Milner Library.
Professor Justin Vickers commissioned to write essays for English National Opera
Dr. Justin Vickers has been commissioned to write two scholarly program essays for the English National Opera in London for its 2022-2023 season.
Redbird Media Spring 2023: Latest books from #RedbirdScholar faculty
Check out the latest books from #RedbirdScholar faculty in the spring 2023 edition of Redbird Media.
Graduate students educate, entertain crowd at Three Minute Thesis competition
Doctoral student Sadia Sultana took the top prize at Illinois State University’s Three Minute Thesis competition February 23 at the Normal Theater.
Dr. Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum to discuss walking as methodology at Milner Library, March 8
Illinois State Professor of Ethnomusicology Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum will give a presentation about her new book on Wednesday, March 8 at Milner Library. A Q-and-A, a reception, and a book signing will follow the presentation.
Meet your 2023 Three Minute Thesis contestants
This year, 11 contestants will compete and have the opportunity to share their research with all in attendance. Hear from each contestant and learn more about their research topic, their department support, and the faculty and staff impact that has been made.
Symphonic Diversity student exhibit opens at Milner Library
Illinois State University students will open a special exhibit, Symphonic Diversity, at Milner Library featuring new children’s literature, title art works, and symphonic music written by composers from historically marginalized communities.
Three Minute Thesis competition, February 23
The annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, February 23, at the Normal Theater located in Uptown Normal. The event is free and open to the public.
