Raised in University Park, Illinois, John Scott credits his family for having a huge impact on who he is today. Having several brothers and sisters that are all creative had a positive impact on the people around him. John says, “My family has a mindset of going the extra mile, never giving up, being passionate about your work and doing so even if no one is watching.”
Unit: Research and Sponsored Programs
Staged reading of The Life You Gave Me, April 26
The Crossroads Project will present a staged reading of The Life You Gave Me by Novid Parsi, winner of the 2024 Diverse Voices Playwriting Initiative. The event will take place in person on Friday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. in Stevenson Hall, Room 401. Following the staged reading will be a talkback with the playwright.
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies turns 50
This year, ISU’s Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program celebrates its landmark 50th anniversary.
Dr. Matt Kaplan to present on intergenerational living, learning, and community building, April 12
Dr. Matt Kaplan will present on intergenerational living, learning, and community building at 10:15 a.m. Friday, April 12, in the Milner Library Speaker’s Corner. This event is free and open to the public.
Exchange research ideas and networking: Economics students attend the 2024 Midwest Economics Association annual conference
Illinois State University’s economics students joined hundreds of economists throughout the Midwest and elsewhere in March to attend the 2024 Midwest Economics Association (MEA) Annual Conference in downtown Chicago.
Research and Honors, April 2024
Presentations and publications by Illinois State University faculty and staff members.
Dr. Sarah Boesdorfer receives the 2024 Chizmar and Ostrosky Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award
Dr. Sarah Boesdorfer from the Department of Chemistry is the 2023-2024 recipient of the Chizmar and Ostrosky award.
April in the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
Illinois State University’s Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts is pleased to announce a selection of events during April 2024.
Visit the University Research Symposium on Friday, April 12
The Graduate School will host the University Research Symposium on Friday, April 12, and welcomes the community to attend.
Illinois State authors reach open access publishing milestone
Authors from all colleges have now benefited from these agreements; by publishing open access, authors increase access to their work, enhance their stature as public scholars, and contribute to the public good.