By popular demand, CTLT will offer more sessions of a workshop first introduced in January, “Respond to Challenging Moments and Foster Mutually Respectful Dialogue.”
Control toxic talk, encourage mutual respect in your classroom
Publication: Identity
ISU, History Museum to host community reading program
Anthropologist Sujey Vega, author of Latino Heartland: Of Borders and Belonging in the Midwest, will speak on Illinois State’s campus Thursday, February 23, as part of a community reading program.
Open forums on Executive Order on travel, February 8-9
Information sessions on the recent Executive Order 13769 on travel will be February 8-9.
CAUSA: Undocumented students find support
A new group on campus, CAUSA, has been working to provide support for undocumented students and those who live in mixed status families.
Illinois State ranked first for veteran friendliness
Illinois State University has been ranked the Best College for Veterans in Illinois and among the Top 5 percent of veteran-friendly institutions nationwide by College Factual.
On Common Grounds: Dialogues on diversity and social justice
Students, alumni, and staff join conversations on diversity, social justice, and activism with the Division of Student Affairs program On Common Grounds.
Task Force leadership meets to discuss initial recommendations
The Steering Committee of the Campus Climate Assessment Task Force has issued its initial set of recommendations in a report presented to President Larry Dietz and the Task Force Leadership group.
Cooper named Gamsky Award winner
Director of the Career Center Pam Cooper has been named the recipient of the Neal R. Gamsky Award. She will be honored at the Founders Day Convocation on February 16.
Understanding the lives of veterans in the justice system
Phil Mulvey has received a nearly $100,000 grant from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) to explore the daily lives of veterans who enter the criminal justice system.
Appreciating body diversity
Whether it’s a family member commenting on how “she doesn’t have the body to be wearing that,” listening to a friend go on and on about her latest diet so she can lose weight to go on vacation, or the media encouraging us to get “bikini ready,” I’m tired of all of the body shaming and fat talk I hear on a daily basis.
