This program is designed as an independent study project that explores environmental crime and justice issues within Guatemala.
Environmental justice in Guatemala
Unit: Politics and Government
Riaz presents at Tufts University
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz made a presentation titled ‘Bangladesh’s Metamorphosis into a Hybrid Regime’ at the Fletcher School at Tufts University.
Launch BDS movement against Myanmar: Riaz
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz urged the international human rights organizations to launch a BDS (Boycott-Divestment- Sanction) movement against Myanmar to compel the government to ensure the repatriation of Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh. Riaz made this call at a conference at the University of California Berkeley on February 7. The conference titled “Beyond the Crisis Narrative:
Career in local government
Illinois State alumnus Scott Skyrcki ’08 returned to campus to talk to Department of Politics and Government Professor Nancy Lind’s class on Professional Development.
Riaz presents at Malaysia and Brunei
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has made two presentations in Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam.
Ask for help, you get advice; ask for advice, you get help
Illinois State alumna Monica Fortune-Wilks ’95, M.S. ’97, human resource coordinator for McLean County Unit 5 schools, talked to Dr. Nancy Lind’s Professional Development class on developing your self-image.
Mock Trial Team competes at large invitational tournament
The Illinois State University Mock Trial Team competed in the National Invitational Tournament sponsored by Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, on January 25–26, 2020.
Seven receive 2020 Alumni Awards
The Alumni Association recognized seven individuals and their outstanding achievements and contributions.
ICJ instructions to Myanmar is a moral victory: Riaz
International Court of Justice (ICJ)’s instructions to the Myanmar government regarding the genocide against the Rohingya community is a step in the right direction, writes Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz in a commentary published in the Daily Star.
Mock trial team captain’s perfect score wins Outstanding Attorney honors
The Illinois State University Mock Trial Team traveled safely through inclement weather to compete in the Racheter Invitational mock trial tournament.
