Due to the continuing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Interim Dean Dr. Diane Zosky has published her address on the college website and has recorded it, as well.
Dean delivers Fall 2020 Address, hosts awards ceremony
Unit: Politics and Government
Living Well with Floods, October 15
The Center for a Sustainable Water Future is hosting an interdisciplinary, water-themed lecture series via Zoom. The first speaker, Dr. Caroline Gottschalk Druschke from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will discuss supporting freshwater systems.
Rankin published ‘Practice Political Civility’
Erik Rankin ’00, M.S. ’03, the director of Enrollment Management and undergraduate Studies and an instructional assistant professor in the Department of Politics and Government, authored an essay titled “Practice Political Civility” in the October 2020 edition of The Stoic. The essay focuses on how stoic philosophy encourages us to recall our shared humanity. Civility
Voting in the 2020 Election by Dr. Lane Crothers
Dr. Lane Crothers, Thomas E. Eimermann Professor in Political Science (2020-2022) and Managing Editor of Populism, provided some guidance in a short essay to students in his “U.S. Government and Civic Practices.”
Gradbird Scholars: Student research spotlighted through monthly competition
The Graduate School launched the GradBird Scholar initiative in September 2019, in an effort to make scholarly research more accessible while honoring the scholarship of Illinois State students.
Professor Leonard: Ruth Bader Ginsburg leaves behind a strong legacy
As Ruth Bader Ginsburg lies in state at the United States’ Capitol—the first time a woman has done so—Illinois State University Department of Politics and Government Professor Dr. Meghan Leonard says the death of the longtime Supreme Court Justice on September 18 is a reminder of both the strides made and steps still needed to take in the fight for equality.
AmeriCorps helps Fellow build on Peace Corps service
AmeriCorps draws 75,000 people each year in the name of strengthening U.S. communities. One of those AmeriCorps members is Kendra Shaw, a returned Peace Corps Volunteer who is completing her master’s degree in political science through the Stevenson Center.
Dr. Riaz comments on the US-Bangladesh arms sales talk
Distinguished Professor Dr. Ali Riaz has been quoted on the recent U.S. diplomatic push to strengthen security ties with Bangladesh.
Dr. Ali Riaz establishes award for exceptional graduate students
Gifts that support Illinois State University faculty and staff often continue giving beyond the initial investment. Such was the case with the professorship that would later inspire the newly endowed Ali Riaz Graduate Student Award in the Department of Politics and Government, an annual award that will recognize the best student in Comparative Politics and International Relations.
Pause for applause
Pause to applaud these accomplished Illinois State alumni.
