Office of the President – Page 22

Welcome back from President Larry Dietz

President Larry Dietz at a podium with the replica of the Founders Bell beside him.

President Larry Dietz welcomes faculty and staff back to campus for the start of the spring 2020 semester.

Andrew Purnell investiture at Founding Celebration moved to next year

Man wearing a suit looking away from the camera

Illinois State University alumnus Andrew Purnell ’57 will receive an honorary doctorate of humane letters during the Founding Celebration activities, February 19-20.

50 years of ISU Pride

Illinois State alumni Dana Niswonger '19 leads the Illinois State University group at the Chicago Pride Parade.

Following pivotal moments in LGBTQ+ history provides insights into the evolution of Pride, and its impact on generations of the Redbird family.

Nominations for Grabill-Homan Community Peace Prize open

There are countless ways a visit to campus, like the Quad at Illinois State, shown here, can help refine your college search.

The Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies Program at Illinois State University is accepting nominations and self-nominations for the Grabill-Homan Community Peace Prize.

Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Dinner sold out

The Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Dinner is sold out. A waiting list is available by calling (309) 438-8790.

Burgess honored with Living Our Values Award

Corey Burgess of University College is the recipient of a Living Our Values Award. She is the first recipient to be nominated by two students.

Black Girl Code aims to empower black women

Black Girl Code seeks to provide a forum to bond and bring to light social injustices happening to black American women across the country.

Celebrating 30 years of the Organization of Latino/a Employees, December 4

Art design from a poster celebrating 30 years of OLE

Part advocacy, part celebration, part networking—the faculty/staff affinity group Organization of Latino Employees (OLÉ) began in 1989 at Illinois State.

Vickie Kiser retirement reception, December 5

Image of the Illinois State University seal with the words Gladly we learn and teach.

The University community is invited to a retirement reception for Vickie Kiser of the Office of the President from 2-4 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, in the President’s Conference Room, Hovey Hall, room 419.

President’s Holiday Horn Choir Performance and Reception, 2019

Detail close up of French Horn musical instrument, part of the Brass family of instruments

The Illinois State University Horn Choir will present a concert of holiday music at 1:30 p.m. Friday, December 13, in the first-floor atrium of Hovey Hall. The performance is free and open to the public.