Academic Affairs and Provost – Page 26

Obsidian awarded $25,000 NEA grant to support GenderQueer/GenreQueer issue

cover of issue of Obsidian: Literature & Arts in the African Diaspora

Obsidian: Literature and Arts in the African Diaspora has been approved for a $25,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Open forums for finalists for College of Arts and Sciences dean

An image of the sculpture in front of Stevenson Hall.

Finalists for the College of Arts and Sciences dean position at Illinois State University will be on campus January 13–January 21, 2022.

Bone Distinguished Lecture to explore 2020 election, future of American politics

Dr. John Sides, professor of political science at Vanderbilt University, will present The 2020 Election and the Future of American Politics.

Winter Commencement 2021 recap: Your best photos, tweets, posts

Illinois State University conferred approximately 956 baccalaureate degrees and 240 graduate degrees at the Winter 2021 Commencement. This year, the University allowed Redbirds to celebrate an in-person commencement ceremony and a personalized Redbird Stage Crossing. Redbirds shared their winter commencement experiences throughout social media all weekend long. Check out this year’s round-up of some of the best tweets, Instagram posts, and photos to see why Illinois State is #RedbirdProud of our newest alums.

Nationally recognized scholars to explore student relationships, academic integrity on January 5

A stylized version of Fell Hall, the Old Main Bell, and stick figure students on the Quad.

Register to join the 2022 University-Wide Teaching and Learning Symposium, which will be held online and on campus, by December 17.

Share and explore community engagement activities through ISU’s new Collaboratory system

Illinois State’s new Collaboratory system provides a new and improved way to track, share, and learn about community engagement opportunities across the campus community.

Finger on the pulse

In an effort to monitor how satisfied faculty are in their role and what can be changed to enrich their experience, a systematic review of faculty job satisfaction will be undertaken through the Provost’s Office.

Share your career success

Reggie Redbird holding up a sign that reads "Going to Grad School".

Have you recently accepted an internship, a job, or graduate school? If so, your fellow Redbirds want to hear about it!

Winter 2021 Commencement

Jenna McGill of Yorkville, an exercise science major finishing her undergraduate degree, attended the Redbird Stage Crossing with her parents.

Illinois State University will award approximately 956 baccalaureate degrees and 240 graduate degrees at the Winter 2021 Commencement, December 9-11.

Pause for applause: Fall 2021

Pause to applaud these high-achieving Illinois State alumni.