In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, ReggieCon will present a panel on September 23, focusing on the Latinx children’s adventure graphic novel Under the Cottonwood Tree.
ReggieCon virtual panels announced for 2021-2022
Unit: Psychology
Returning to ‘Normal’: Redbirds excited about being back on campus
After being away from campus for over a year, students officially came back for in-person learning on August 16. Students spent the 2020-2021 academic year distanced, virtual, and masked, but Redbirds are ready to return to a normal campus life moving forward.
Szczepura to deliver Fall College Lecture on September 2
Dr. Lisa Szczepura, University Professor of Chemistry, will deliver the Fall College of Arts and Sciences Lecture at 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 2, in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center.
New alum hits ‘reset’ and finds academic success
There’s no quit in Caesar Garduno ’21. The journey hasn’t always been easy, but he stayed on task and earned his bachelor’s degree in economics with minors in sociology and psychology from Illinois State University at the age of 26.
Rivadeneyra appointed associate dean for Academic Programs and Student Success
Dr. Rocio Rivadeneyra has been appointed associate dean for Academic Programs and Student Success, effective July 1, 2021.
Dr. Sally E. Parry, professor of English and associate dean, to retire June 30, 2021
Professor of English and Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Student Affairs Dr. Sally E. Parry will retire after 33 years of service to Illinois State University. A retirement reception will be June 23.
Graduating Redbirds: Aspiring nurse pursues his passion for helping others
As Illinois State senior Ikechukwu (IK) Ude prepares to move his mortarboard tassel from right to left this spring, he took a moment to look back at his time at Illinois State University and reflect on some memorable experiences he will take with him after graduation.
X-Men writer Chris Claremont joins ReggieCon panel about need for inclusive stories
Acclaimed X-Men comic book writer Chris Claremont spoke to over 100 members of the Redbird community about the importance of telling diverse stories on April 15 during a virtual ReggieCon event.
ReggieCon: Eyes Unclouded by Hate: The Spirit of Hayao Miyazaki!, May 6
ReggieCon will host the panel “Eyes Unclouded by Hate: The Spirit of Hayao Miyazaki!” from 7-8:30 p.m. May 6, via Zoom.
The Extending Empathy Project helps others during this difficult time in history
Illinois State University’s Department of Psychology and School of Communication are proud to showcase their new take to helping the community of ISU become more educated and have a better understanding of social, racial, and economical adversity today. They call it, “The Extending Empathy Project: On the Way to Tulsa.”
