Retired Ambassador Geeta Pasi, the inaugural Donald F. McHenry Visiting Professor in Diplomacy and International Affairs, opened her November 13 lecture, “Representing America Abroad: Telling our story, advancing American interests, and serving Americans,” with a vivid description about her work as the head of the Afghanistan Desk at the State Department on September 11, 2001.
Unit: University
Obsidian joining first-of-its-kind field study on Black Literary Arts Organizations
Obsidian: Literature & Arts in the African Diaspora is taking part in a research collaboration with Ithaka S+R and Cave Canem funded by The Wallace Foundation.
Research and Honors, November 21, 2023
Presentations and publications by Illinois State University faculty and staff members.
Retirement reception for Eric Jome, Wednesday, December 13
Members of the University community are invited to a retirement reception in honor of Director of Media Relations Eric Jome on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
Appreciation reception for Dr. Doris Houston, November 29
Join us for an appreciation reception for Dr. Doris Houston on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
The Extending Empathy Project and The American Democracy Project collaborate on colloquium series
The Extending Empathy Project (TEEP) and the American Democracy Project (ADP) will collaborate for the 2023-2024 academic year on a national-level colloquium for the more than 250 colleges and universities associated with the ADP.
Staff awards nominations open
Nominations are being sought for the David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award, Administrative/Professional and Civil Service Distinguished Service Awards, Administrative Professional Emerging Leader Award, Team Excellence Award, and the Environmental Stewardship Award.
Research and Honors, November 7, 2023
Presentations and publications by Illinois State University faculty and staff members.
FirstWord: Fall 2023
There is a popular belief that university campuses are deserted during the summer months. I can assure you it is not the case at Illinois State University—and especially not this past summer.
Where are they now?: Jay and Doris Groves
Even when Jay ’80, M.S. ’83, and Doris (Liefer) Groves ’81 are thousands of miles from home, it’s not uncommon for a stranger to notice the emblem on Jay’s polo shirt or the logo on Doris’ scarf.