When Gabriela Lozano stepped onto campus as an undeclared major, she was eager to explore an array of opportunities. This December, she’ll earn a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University and will remain on campus to help future Redbirds.
Unit: Sociology and Anthropology
College announces new internal research grant program
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is excited to announce a new internal research grant opportunity—the Dean’s Research Challenge Grant. Full-time CAS faculty from all college divisions, including Visiting Professors and non-tenure track faculty, are eligible to apply. The Principal Investigator’s (PI) primary appointment must be in a CAS unit. Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged, and teams can have non-CAS members.
Ambassador Geeta Pasi to deliver lecture on November 13
Ambassador Geeta Pasi (retired), Inaugural Donald F. McHenry Visiting Professor in Diplomacy and International Affairs, will deliver a lecture, “Representing America Abroad: Telling our story, advancing American interests, and serving Americans,” at 7 p.m. on Monday, November 13 in the Circus Room in the Bone Student Center. Her talk is free and open to the public.
Remembering Professor Emeritus and former Sociology Chair Shailer Thomas
A tribute to late Professor Emeritus Shailer Thomas, written by former colleague Dr. Wib Leonard, professor of Sociology.
Nominations for the 2024 Grabill-Homan Community Peace Prize currently being accepted
Nominations for the 2024 Grabill-Homan Community Peace Prize are currently being accepted. Please consider nominating someone you know who’s doing great work in our community!
The Foxtail Film Festival revs up for round two: April 25-28, 2024
On April 25-28, 2024, the School of Communication, in partnership with the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, the School of Theatre and Dance, and the Woonsook Kim School of Art, will host the second annual Foxtail Film Festival at the Normal Theatre.
Remembering Distinguished Professor Emeritus Jim Skibo
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology mourns the passing of Dr. Jim Skibo, committed teacher, mentor, and scholar at Illinois State University for 27 years.
Schroeder Hall gallery seventh annual exhibit: What is hip hop culture?
Dr. Frank Beck recaps the seventh annual Schroeder Hall gallery exhibit, “What is Hip Hop Culture?”
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology welcomes new faculty, staff
Sociology and Anthropology welcomes new faculty and staff into its department.
An invitation to the 2023 fall Dean’s Address and Awards Ceremony
The fall 2023 College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Address and Awards Ceremony will be at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 5 in the Old Main Room in the Bone Student Center.