Join the Black Colleagues Association (BCA) for its annual potluck-style, family picnic. Be sure to sign up for items to contribute for the day.
Black Colleagues Association annual picnic, July 9
Publication: Identity
Diversity Advocacy offers more variety to graduation recognition ceremonies
As commencement is approaching, Illinois State wants to make sure all students are recognized and acknowledged for their contributions to the University.
Center for Child Welfare and Adoption Studies receives $250,000 to help youth in foster care reach college
With grants totaling $250,000 from DCFS and a private donor, Illinois State’s Center for Child Welfare and Adoption Studies is establishing a First Star Academy at the University, which will help prepare high school-aged youth in foster care for college.
Diversity Advocacy Lunch ‘n Learn discussing poverty, April 26
The next Lunch ‘n Learn from Diversity Advocacy will be held from noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, at the Escalante Room in Hewitt Hall.
Reinvent Your Course for Diversity workshop, July 11-August 3
The Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (CTLT) is offering a series of workshops titled Reinvent Your Course for Diversity this summer as part of the Summer Institute.
Climate Task Force speaks with faculty of color on challenges
Finding ways to support faculty members of color is key to retention and recruitment, noted a panel of faculty who addressed the Campus Climate Task Force.
Exhibit raising awareness of sexual and intimate partner violence
Students in Department of Criminal Justice Sciences Professor Shelly Clevenger’s class on victimology were asked to create a piece of art relating to this issue using a child’s toy.
New course to explore Chicana feminism
A new course at Illinois State University will explore the experiences of Chicanas living and speaking in complex social realities.
Zamudio and the Illinois Latino Council on Higher Education
ILACHE is a statewide organization dedicated to the development of educational programs, fostering leadership, and promoting Latino higher education advocacy.
Asian Heritage Week, April 10-15
Asia Connect will celebrate the first annual Asian Heritage Week running from April 10-April 15.
