Slavery’s end marks 150 years

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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.

Samant named College of Business dean

State Farm Hall of Business

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.

Music for the Holidays concerts December 5, 6

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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.

Retirement reception for Sheila Taylor on December 16

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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.

Communication faculty, alumni win national awards

Fell Hall

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.