Illinois State University has received a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to help support the journal Obsidian through its new initiative #ObsidianArtReach.
Unit: Diversity Advocacy
Radio executive Marv Dyson to speak at ISU, February 27
Legendary radio executive Marv Dyson, who led Chicago’s WGCI-AM/FM to its status as “No. 1 for hip-hop and R&B,” will speak at Illinois State University on Monday, February 27, at 7 p.m. in the Concert Hall in the Center for the Performing Arts.
Why is privilege such a hot-button word?
Mayuko Nakamura, who conducts workshops on diversity and inclusion, explores why privilege is such a contested term.
BCA scholarship spotlight: A support system
No one gets through college alone. Senior Totiana Sudduth found large part of her support through the Black Colleagues Association.
A BCA update: Family is our condition and our agenda
A family that is passionate, giving and engaged understands and knows “Black Lives Matter” at Illinois State.
Tunnel of Oppression set for February 7-8
The Tunnel of Oppression is an interactive theatre that challenges the way students think of marginalized groups.
Volunteers needed for Tunnel of Oppression
Diversity Advocacy is looking for volunteers to assist with the Tunnel of Oppression program from noon-4 p.m. February 7-8.
Power to the People: Activism workshops from Diversity Advocacy
Diversity Advocacy has partnered with Educational Administration and Foundations’ Associate Professor Pamela Twyman Hoff and Associate Professor Beth Hatt to offer a new exclusive series of interactive workshops for a limited number of students.
Deadline for Strand Award nominations January 13
Nominate a deserving individual for the David Strand Diversity Award.
Dean of Students Office calendar of events: December, January
The Dean of Students Office is pleased to announce some great events in December and January.