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.
Unit: Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
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.
Denim Day, April 24
The Illinois State University community is asked to show support for survivors of sexual assault by taking part in Denim Day on April 24.
‘What were you wearing?’: Criminal justice class challenges victim blaming
Students in the 337 Sex Offenders class created outfits described by assault survivors in interviews to combat the idea that clothing triggers assault for the exhibit “What were you wearing?”
Women’s and Gender Studies Symposium, March 22
Qwo-Li Driskill will give an address titled “Performing Revolution, Scholarship, and Decolonial Practice” at the Women’s and Gender Studies Symposium on Friday, March 22.
Main Street College to explore canine behavior, behavioral psychology
“Going to the Dogs: How our furry friends help us better understand human behavior” is the title of the spring Main Street College event scheduled for March 27.
‘Her Anger Becomes Her’: Bailey to deliver College Lecture, March 21
College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Lecturer Alison Bailey will deliver the talk “Her Anger Becomes Her: What I’ve Learned about Anger and Injustice” at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center.
This is America exhibit examines stereotypes
An opening reception for the exhibit This is America will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, January 31, in the Rachel Cooper Gallery on University Street.
LGBTQ+ literacy advocates, authors of Reading the Rainbow, to speak March 6
Caitlin Ryan and Jill Hermann-Wilmarth, co-authors of the book Reading the Rainbow, will speak at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center.
Women’s and Gender Studies Symposium submissions deadline February 15
Undergraduate and graduate students from all areas of study are invited to submit papers, performances, and presentations for the 23rd annual Women’s and Gender Studies Symposium.