This Fall 2020 semester, a film series and discussion forum has been planned that focuses on historic and contemporary issues facing indigenous peoples that often go unnoticed.
Native American Film Series final fall discussion, November 16
Publication: Identity
CAS student forums on diversity, equity, and inclusion, October 27-29
All students with majors in the College of Arts and Sciences are invited to take part in the virtual open forums. The aim of the forums is to generate action items on topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
African American Studies lectures feature Dr. Miltonette Craig, Dr. Gregory Braswell
African American Studies will present Dr. Miltonette Craig and Dr. Gregory Braswell for the fall 2020 lecture series.
First Generation Celebration: Hidden Figures–Power of LEGACY, November 2-6
The 2020 First Generation Celebration will be a campus-wide tribute to the often-unsung contributions and achievements of students, faculty, staff, and alumni who were the first in their families to enter higher education.
Visual Vernacular: Dr. Byron Craig examines how images reflect culture
Dr. Byron Craig’s latest research in visual rhetoric examines how violence on Black bodies is memorialized in contemporary culture.
Women’s History Club encourages education and inclusivity
The Women’s History Club meets regularly to discuss subjects related to women’s history.
Dr. Doris Houston, Dr. Christa Platt named YWCA Women of Distinction
Dr. Doris Houston and Dr. Christa Platt have been named YWCA Women of Distinction for 2020 for their careers supporting racial equality and social justice.
Recovery ally training available for faculty and staff
Recovery ally training will provide essential information for faculty and staff at Illinois State.
CRCC 2020: Equity with a Mirror, register by October 22
The deadline to register for the Fall 2020 Culturally Responsive Campus Community (CRCC) Conference is approaching. The event will be October 29-30 via Zoom.
ReggieCon panels: Diversity in popular media, October 29, LGBTQ History Month
In recognition of LGBTQ History Month, the ReggieCon panel for October will focus on the graphic novel World of Wakanda by Roxanne Gay.
