Highlights of stories about Illinois State University experts and initiatives appearing in the media.
In the News, March 21, 2023

Highlights of stories about Illinois State University experts and initiatives appearing in the media.
An open house and forum on March 22, will include candidates for Bloomington City Council, Normal Town Council, and area school boards.
The Illinois State University Planetarium will present Mayan Archaeoastronomy: Observers of the Universe, running weekends from March 24 through May 6.
Vir Das, the Emmy-nominated actor and comedian, will headline the Indian Cultureal Dinner. Tickets are on sale until April 4.
Obsidian Editor Duriel E. Harris was recognized by the Association of Writers and Writing Programs with the 2023 George Garrett Award for Outstanding Community Service in Literature.
Pulitzer Prize-nominated author and scholar Dr. Amy Stanley will deliver Illinois State University’s Robert G. Bone Distinguished Lecture on the problems of narration, methodology, and silence.
The 2023 Culturally Responsive Campus Community conference will be March 29 with the theme Advocacy, Solidarity, and Empowerment: “The Struggle is Real!”
Interim President Aondover Tarhule will host faculty, Administrative/Professional, and Civil Service retirees on Monday, April 24, 2023, for the Retirees Recognition Reception.
Illinois State University is home to one of the most prolific researchers of India’s business world, Dr. Somnath Lahiri, who specializes in international business and management research.
Emily Calandrelli of the Netflix series Emily’s Wonder Lab will headline the 2023 Science and Technology Week with a talk at 7 p.m. March 28.