The McLean County India Association (MCIA) will celebrate 10 years of the award-winning Festival of India from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, September 17, on the Illinois State University Quad.
Festival of India celebrates 10 years, September 17
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Exploring genetic secrets of muscular dystrophy goal of NIH grant for Mortimer
Alysia Vrailas-Mortimer received a $435,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue her work understanding the genetic keys to a form of muscular dystrophy.
Planetarium presents Moles: What Is Out There?
The Illinois State University Planetarium will offer the children’s show “Moles: What Is Out There?” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 9, and at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 10.
Landmark case on trying civilians by military tribunal subject of conference
Illinois State University and the David Davis Mansion have partnered together for a three-day conference to mark the 150th anniversary of ex parte Milligan.
Magician Michael Carbonaro to perform for Family Weekend
Michael Carbonaro has performed more than 500 comically perplexing and improbable feats of magic on his hit TV series, The Carbonaro Effect, on truTV. He will bring his show to Braden Auditorium at Illinois State University on Saturday, September 17, as part of Family Weekend. Tickets are on sale at ticketmaster.com, the Bone Student Center Box
Joseph part of study on blast-related hearing loss for military
Antony Joseph is part of a team studying the long-term impact of blast-related injuries on soldiers, sailors, and Marines.
Pub. Unit welcomes author of Margaret the First, September 9
New York Times-reviewed author Danielle Dutton will discuss her novel Margaret the First at 3 p.m. Friday, September 9.
Understanding the growing importance of Bangladesh
Ali Riaz recently released two new books that reflect the growing world demand for knowledge about Bangladesh, and its rising presence on the global scene.
Reactions: Saunders explains why burkini bans hypocritical
Rebecca Saunders calls the French ban on burkinis ironic in its call for “decency.”
Planetarium presents Astronomy: 3000 Years of Stargazing
The Illinois State University Planetarium will offer Astronomy: 3000 Years of Stargazing at 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 2, and at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 3.
