Kyle Ciani’s new book, Choosing to Care: A Century of Childcare and Social Reform in San Diego, 1850-1950, looks at the history of childcare through a new lens.
Unit: Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Women in Music course looks to disturbers of tradition
In the class MUS 356.02 Women in Music, students will explore how the roles of gender, race, class, and sexuality inform society’s reception of artists, especially those who disturb tradition.
Radiance J. Campbell receives Lincoln Laureate award
Radiance Campbell was recently named an outstanding college student by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois.
Attend a free screening of On the Basis of Sex, October 9
Illinois State University faculty, staff, students, and members of the Bloomington-Normal community are invited to attend a free showing of On the Basis of Sex at the Normal Theater on Wednesday, October 9. The movie begins at 7 p.m.
A new lens to view asexuality
A new book by Ela Przybylo, Asexual Erotics: Intimate Readings of Compulsory Sexuality, challenges long-held misconceptions about asexuality.
Political strategies of suffragists highlighted during Constitution Day Celebration
Ciani spoke about the women’s suffrage movement and activists’ efforts to press Congress to pass the 19th Amendment.
Feminist Fridays provide space for critical conversation
The new event from Women’s and Gender Studies aims to provide a space for critical conversations to continue outside the classroom.
Equal Pay: Behind the Rally Cry panel set for August 22
From U.S. women’s soccer to protesters in the streets, the rally cry for equal pay can be heard around the globe. A panel will address issues surrounding equal pay and encourage audience discussion.
Redbirds honored as Women of Distinction
Seven Redbirds were among the 34 nominees honored during the YWCA of McLean County’s annual Women of Distinction awards banquet. Three of the seven nominees were named 2019 Women of Distinction.
Alumni look to make a #RedbirdImpact in their communities
Volunteer service was a big part of Matt Rillie’s time at Illinois State. The Illinois State alum became well known as a leader in the LGBTQ+ community while serving on ISU Pride’s executive board and as a coordinator for Leaders of Social Change.