The deadline to register for the Fall 2020 Culturally Responsive Campus Community (CRCC) Conference is approaching. The event will be October 29-30 via Zoom.
CRCC 2020: Equity with a Mirror, register by October 22
Unit: Office of the President
Getting to know the new director of the Multicultural Center
Dr. Christa Platt, M.S. ’09, Ph.D. ’17, began her new role as director of the Multicultural Center on July 1, when all operations of the Diversity Advocacy office transitioned to the center.
Innovative teacher education initiative announced
The College of Education is excited for Teach Chicago Tomorrow, a new initiative with Chicago Public Schools and City Colleges of Chicago that was announced at a recent press conference.
ISU Pride celebrates Coming Out Day
National Coming Out Day is Sunday, October 11, and ISU Pride is celebrating in innovative ways.
Latinx Heritage Month: Virtual tour of Paseo Boricua, October 8
As part of Latinx Heritage Month, a virtual tour of the public art in the cultural and commercial district in Chicago, known as Paseo Boricua, will be from 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, October 8, with tour guide Eduardo Arocho.
Latinx Heritage Month: Diary of a Reluctant Dreamer, caring for a sick brother
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.
A message from President Dietz (10/4/20)
Since March of this year, I have written to you many times about the unprecedented circumstances we are all facing. This weekend’s news from our nation’s capital propels those conversations to extraordinary levels.
Weekly coronavirus update, October 1
This week’s update includes information about course formats and registration for the spring semester, a new online proctoring solution, technology help and resources for students, expanded testing, testing locations, and getting students help when needed.
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.
Dr. Souffrant to lead Conversando Entre Nosotros Lecture
Kantara Souffrant will present “Teaching Diaspora in Museums: A Haitian Art Case Study” to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month.
