Berry Grass will give a reading for their book Hall of Waters at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 10 at the University Galleries, 11 Uptown Circle.
Berry Grass to read from Hall of Waters, October 10
Publication: Identity
Sign up for the Veterans Day 5K
The first ever Veterans Day 5K in honor of Sgt. Josh Rodgers will be from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, November 9. The event is hosted by Illinois State University’s veterans fraternity, Omega Delta Sigma, and the Illinois State University Army ROTC program.
School Street Food Pantry food drive for Family Weekend, October 4-6
On Family Weekend, the School Street Food Pantry will hold a food drive for needed items October 4-6.
Teaching the Holocaust: New book aims to help English instructors
Teaching a subject as weighty as the Holocaust is no easy feat. Paula Ressler and Becca Chase provide guidance through their new book, Meaningful Encounters: Preparing Educators to Teach Holocaust Literature.
Redbird Scholar video: Walking with her ancestors
Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum, professor of music and ethnomusicology, has examined what her ancestors in Ghana experienced during the slave trade to create impactful performances.
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.
Nominations for University Service Awards due October 1
The University Service Awards are a significant way to recognize and reward faculty members who have shown outstanding leadership (or promise) in the area of service. Please consider nominating or encouraging nominations of your faculty members for these awards.
New RSO providing support for first-generation college students
A new registered student organization on Illinois State University’s campus, First-Gen Redbirds, is providing a community for students who identify as the first in their family to attend college.
Association of Black Academic Employees General Assembly Meeting, October 24
The Association of Black Academic Employees welcomes new and returning black faculty and staff to their meet and greet and general assembly meeting from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, September 26, in Stevenson Hall, room 401.
Walking with My Ancestors: Cape Coast Castle premiere, September 21
Walking with My Ancestors: Cape Coast Castle will premiere at the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 21.
