Students from Dunlap High School swept the regional American Chemical Society High School Chemistry Contest on April 15. The contest, held at Illinois State University, consisted of a test for first- and advanced-year chemistry students and drew nearly 175 high-schoolers from Peoria and Bloomington-Normal. This is the 39th year for the Illinois Heartland Local Section
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Umoja: A Celebration of Black Graduates, May 5
Umoja: Celebration of Black Graduates, will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 5, in the Center for Performing Arts on the campus of Illinois State University.
Spring Dance Concert performances April 21-23
The School of Theatre and Dance at Illinois State University will showcase the talents of its students, faculty, and guest artists in Dance Theatre’s Spring Dance Concert.
Zohra Sarwari to present ‘No, I Am Not a Terrorist,’ April 21
International author and speaker Zohra Sarwari will present “No, I Am Not A Terrorist” at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 21, in Stevenson Hall, room 101.
Assistant state’s attorney to discuss impact of social media on cases
Assistant State’s Attorney for McLean County Kristin Alferink will present a talk titled “How the Media Affects the Prosecution of Cases” for U-Club on April 15.
Chem gears up for 50th with golf outing, banquet
The Department of Chemistry at Illinois State University is gearing up for its 50th anniversary with a banquet and local golf outing.
Perry Schoon named American Council on Education fellow
Perry Schoon, College of Education dean at Illinois State University, has been named an American Council on Education (ACE) fellow for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Lucia Getsi Reading Series, April 21
The SRPR (Spoon River Poetry Review), published through the Illinois State University Publications Unit, will host the 4th annual SRPR Lucia Getsi Reading Series from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, April 21.
Impact Award winners for 2016 announced
The Impact Award, a program organized through University College, recognizes the positive influence individual members of the Illinois State University community have on new students and student retention.
Producer of film Poverty, Inc. to attend screening April 12
Illinois State University will host a free screening of the documentary Poverty, Inc. at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 12.