The Crossroads Project presents a staged reading of the new play “Even Flowers Bloom in Hell, Sometimes” by Franky D. Gonzalez, winner of the 2020 Diverse Voices Playwriting Initiative.
Publication: Identity
At the Table: Appropriation, Adaptation, and Allyship, register by October 16
At the Table virtual dinner will return with “Appropriation, Adaptation, and Allyship” on October 25. Participation and provided ingredients are free. Register by October 16.
Queer Coalition to merge LGBT/Queer Studies Institute and ISU Triangle Association
The newly formed Queer Coalition will combine the work of the LGBT/Queer Studies and Services Institute and the faculty/staff affinity group, ISU Triangle Association. An organizational meeting will be October 23.
Getting to know the new director of the Multicultural Center
Dr. Christa Platt, M.S. ’09, Ph.D. ’17, began her new role as director of the Multicultural Center on July 1, when all operations of the Diversity Advocacy office transitioned to the center.
Innovative teacher education initiative announced
The College of Education is excited for Teach Chicago Tomorrow, a new initiative with Chicago Public Schools and City Colleges of Chicago that was announced at a recent press conference.
Cook County Public Defender Radiance Ward to give virtual talk, registration open
Assistant Public Defender for Cook Country Radiance Ward will present her journey to the practice of law and to her current position on October 29 via Zoom.
Healing Justice Circles: Election Edition with Bert and Det
A duo of popular and influential speakers, Bert and Det, will be coming to Healing Justice Circles: Election Edition at 4 p.m. on October 16 via Zoom.
New systemic racism resource available at Milner
Milner Library now offers the first of its kind topical library guide on systemic racism.
ISU Pride celebrates Coming Out Day
National Coming Out Day is Sunday, October 11, and ISU Pride is celebrating in innovative ways.
Training teachers for the real, diverse world of the classroom
As a professor of early childhood education, Dr. Miranda Lin’s specialty is teaching future teachers. Her Cross Cultural Teaching and Learning course connects students with community efforts, like the YWCA.