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Meet the new Director of BSW Student Services, Sarah Johnson

Meet Sarah Johnson, who comes to the School of Social Work as a new faculty member.

Returning to ‘Normal’: Redbirds excited about being back on campus

Students crossing the bridge over College Avenue as seen from Milner Library

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.

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.

Social Work students inducted into Phi Alpha Honor Society

Seniors Alyssa Bennardo, Shannon Marcum, and Elissa Spetz were all notified in March that they were eligible for membership in Phi Alpha, which fosters high standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work.