Black History Month speaker: Is Race Identity?, February 28

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Dr. Barbara Fields, professor of history at Columbia University in New York, will deliver the lecture “Is Race Identity?” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2024, in Prairie Room III, Bone Student Center, as part of events for Black History Month at Illinois State University.

Illinois State closed as of noon on Monday, January 22, 2024

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Illinois State University will be closing as of noon on Monday, January 22, 2024, due to extreme weather conditions. All classes (in-person, hybrid, and online) that began at noon or after are cancelled, including evening classes. Residence halls, dining centers and the University Police Department will remain open.  All other University buildings will be closed.

Illinois State University closed Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Due to forecasted wind chills, Illinois State University and the University Laboratory Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, reopening on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. All classes (in-person, hybrid, and online) are canceled Tuesday, January 16, 2024, and will not be delivered remotely. Residence halls and residential dining centers will remain open. All other campus buildings will be closed.

Bitterly cold conditions to start the spring 2024 semester 

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As we return for the start of the spring 2024 semester, much of the Midwest is facing a bitter cold streak. Please take a moment to read the information below intended to help you protect yourself, where you live, and our shared facilities during this upcoming week.