A third named space within Illinois State University’s Multicultural Center has been announced following action by the Board of Trustees on October 16. The Mr. Stan L. and Dr. René R. Shingles Black Student Union Office is named in recognition of gifts from Stan ’82, M.S. ’88 and René Revis Shingles M.S. ’86. Two other named spaces were approved by the governing board in July. The Multicultural Center is scheduled to open summer 2021 at 301 N. Main St., where the Instructional Technology and Development Center is currently located.
Unit: Student Affairs
Dr. Doris Houston, Dr. Christa Platt named YWCA Women of Distinction
Dr. Doris Houston and Dr. Christa Platt have been named YWCA Women of Distinction for 2020 for their careers supporting racial equality and social justice.
CRCC 2020: Equity with a Mirror, register by October 22
The deadline to register for the Fall 2020 Culturally Responsive Campus Community (CRCC) Conference is approaching. The event will be October 29-30 via Zoom.
Illinois State student Laureate award recipient announced
Illinois State University’s Kathryn (Katie) Bruce has been named one of this year’s outstanding college students by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois.
Illinois State Presidential Debate Watch Party, October 22
Illinois State University’s Voter Engagement Coalition is hosting a virtual Presidential Debate Watch Party on Thursday, October 22, with pre- and post-debate discussions directed by University debate experts.
ISU Emergency Alert test, October 29
Illinois State University will be testing ISU Emergency Alert at 2:05 p.m. Thursday, October 29.
Student Counseling Services to host Voices of Discovery
The purpose of VOD is to foster meaningful connections among diverse students; increase students’ self-awareness; and increase understanding about issues faced by students from differing backgrounds.
Getting to know the new director of the Multicultural Center
Dr. Christa Platt, M.S. ’09, Ph.D. ’17, began her new role as director of the Multicultural Center on July 1, when all operations of the Diversity Advocacy office transitioned to the center.
Weekly coronavirus update, October 8
This week’s update addresses concerns about Spring Break, temporary work from home agreements, Winter Commencement, proctoring software clarifications, and testing locations.
Healing Justice Circles: Election Edition with Bert and Det
A duo of popular and influential speakers, Bert and Det, will be coming to Healing Justice Circles: Election Edition at 4 p.m. on October 16 via Zoom.