Set against the bloody backdrop of the Civil War and the assassination of a president, Associate Professor of History Touré Reed paints the picture of the road to the 13th amendment, and the legacy that we’ve yet to realize as a nation.
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Winter commencement set for December 12
Winter commencement will be held in two ceremonies on Saturday, December 12, in Redbird Arena.
Samant named College of Business dean
Vice President and Provost Janet Krejci has appointed Ajay Samant as the new dean of the College of Business at Illinois State University, effective July 1, 2016.
Ewing Manor open for special pre-Christmas tours
Ewing Manor in Bloomington will be decorated for the holidays and will be a part of this year’s Christmas at the Mansions tour on Saturday, December 12.
Madrigal Dinner concerts scheduled December 11, 12, 13
The Illinois State University Madrigal Singers will present the 60th annual Madrigal Dinner concerts December 11, 12, and 13.
Music for the Holidays concerts December 5, 6
Illinois State University’s annual Music for the Holidays concerts will be at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. December 5, and at 3 p.m. December 6, in the University’s Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall.
2016 Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner sold out
The Martin Luther King Dinner featuring social equality activist and author Angela Davis is sold out.
Retirement reception for Sheila Taylor on December 16
The Office of Energy Management will celebrate Sheila Taylor’s 28 years of service to Illinois State University with a reception from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, December 16, in the Founders Suite of the Bone Student Center.
Redbird generosity benefits Illinois State on Giving Tuesday
Alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends came together to support scholarships, programs, and the Laboratory Schools at Illinois State University on Giving Tuesday, December 1.
Communication faculty, alumni win national awards
Faculty and students from Illinois State University’s School of Communication received national awards during the annual National Communication Association (NCA) convention held in Las Vegas, Nevada, in late November.