Persian Garden is part of the Beyond Boundaries exhibition that is curated by Mehrdad Sedaghat and organized by Ladan Bahmani.
Persian Garden exhibit in Schroeder Hall Gallery
Unit: Sociology and Anthropology
Friends for Peace RSO helps students prep for Peace Corps
Friends for Peace became a registered student organization (RSO) last year to connect students interested Peace Corps and similar service opportunities. The founding members were all part of the new Peace Corps Prep program and wanted to support each other in meeting the requirements.
Minneapolis Public Housing Authority benefits from ACED Fellow’s skills
The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) is one of several notable organizations hosting Stevenson Center Fellows this year. Applied Community and Economic Development Fellow Rachel Almburg is completing 11 months of professional practice with the MPHA as part of her master’s degree in sociology.
Stevenson Center and City Year celebrate five-year partnership
The Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development and City Year are celebrating the five-year anniversary of their partnership.
Sociology and Anthropology study abroad scholarship
Planning to study abroad during the spring, summer, or fall of 2019? The Sociology and Anthropology Department has a study abroad scholarship available to undergraduates majoring in Sociology or Anthropology, and have been accepted to a study abroad program.
Alfredo Mirandé to offer keynote for Latino Heritage Month, October 11
The Latin American and Latino/a Studies program will join with the campus to honor cultures and heritage during Latino Heritage Month with speakers, a film, and a Day of the Dead celebration.
Researcher to speak on development and maintenance of romantic relationships, October 9
The Illinois State University Interdisciplinary Research Group on Personal Relationships will present a research colloquium featuring Brian Ogolsky, Ph.D. from 2–3 p.m. Tuesday, October 9 in 210 Moulton Hall.
Visual anthropology explores media and identity
Students explore how film, photography, and media reflect and impact culture, society, and politics with the class Media and Visual Anthropology.
Fall film series explores intersection of customs, people, cultures
The Fall 2018 Ethnographic Film Series will sweep from India’s most holy city to armed conflicts in Colombia; delve into New York City’s LGBTQ kiki culture, and examine the battle for the streets of Ferguson, Missouri.
Illinois State’s center for water future looks for community partnerships
The recently established Center for Sustainable Water Future will encourage long-term water solutions through academic research, and teaching, creative, and learning opportunities from across campus disciplines.
