Ambassador Geeta Pasi delivers Donald F. McHenry Public Lecture

Three people standing together

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.

Staff awards nominations open

Old Main bell.

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.

FirstWord: Fall 2023

environmental portrait of interim president Aondover Tarhule, smiling outdoors with green trees and leaves in background

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

married couple standing next to Redbird statute in Redbird Plaza

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.