Formerly called Safe Zone, Intro to Queer Allyship is a workshop, focusing on using terminology appropriately, understanding the relationship between sex, gender, and sexuality, and finding the resources.
Publication: Identity
Dr. Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum to discuss walking as methodology at Milner Library, March 8
Illinois State Professor of Ethnomusicology Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum will give a presentation about her new book on Wednesday, March 8 at Milner Library. A Q-and-A, a reception, and a book signing will follow the presentation.
Dr. Christa Platt receives 2023 David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award
Dr. Christa Platt has been named the recipient of the 2023 David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award.
Sten Joddi, Bill Buchholtz Allison to launch NDN Musica Showcase, February 20
TRIBE@ISU will host the NDN Music Showcase with performers Sten Joddi and Bill Buchholtz Allison at the Multicultural Center.
#ObsidianVoices to feature poets Aurielle Marie, Jennifer Bartell, L. Renée, February 23
Obsidian: Literature & Arts in the African Diaspora will host a conversation with cultural poets Aurielle Marie, Jennifer Bartell, and L. Renée.
Readings in honor of Dr. Kass Fleisher: The Adventurous: Radical Nonfiction
An online memorial in honor of the late Dr. Kass Fleisher on February 24 will include readings from guest authors Tonya M. Foster, Erica Hunt, Bhanu Kapil, and Laura Mullen.
Black History Month speaker: Rethinking Race and Social Construction, February 27
Dr. Ken Warren of the University of Chicago will deliver the lecture “Rethinking Race and Social Construction: A View from the Humanities” as the keynote for Black History Month.
WGSS, Queer Talks speaker series, Spring 2023
The Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program is collaborating with Queer Talks to bring the WGSS Spring 2023 Speaker Series.
MCLP Lunch and Learn Session, March 9
In collaboration with the Office of the Provost, the Multicultural Leadership Institute will host a Multicultural Leadership Program “Lunch and Learn” Information Session at noon on Thursday, March 9.
Campus hero: Archana Shekara
Redbird Impact named Archana Shekara the spring 2023 Campus Hero for her work as creative director of Design Streak Studio, a research-based social innovation lab that focuses on human-centered service design.