Dr. Charlotte Talkington ’61 is a loyal university supporter. She retired in 1994 after more than 30 years as faculty in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. Talkington solidified her support for the department in 2001 by establishing the Charlotte E. Talkington Professional Development Fund in Family and Consumer Sciences.
Unit: Family and Consumer Sciences
Collaboration leads to cookware program supporting local students
A new cookware program, a collaboration between the School Street Food Pantry, Illinois State University, and Molina Healthcare, will provide students with a kitchen starter set and knowledge about nutritional information.
The Q&A with Dr. Chang Su-Russell: How parents talk about death, racism with their children
In this Redbird Scholar Q&A, Dr. Chang Su-Russell researched how parents make the decision to discuss or avoid difficult topics like death or racism.
CAST 2021 Hall of Fame inductees announced
The College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) is pleased to recognize some of its most successful alumni by induction into the CAST Hall of Fame.
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Pause to applaud these accomplished Illinois State University alumni.
Retail redux: Alum embraces the shift in shopping
Sandy Shelton would seem to have reason to worry. The 1990 Family and Consumer Sciences graduate has built her career in retail operations, gaining expertise in marketing, profit and loss management, and operations while overseeing millions in merchandise for some of the nation’s most successful retail chains.
CAST alumni profiles: Jessica Fields ’16, Family and Consumer Sciences and ROTC
When Jessica Fields ‘16 began her academic journey at Illinois State, she knew she wanted to work with children and majored in human development, feeling that she would be well prepared for any career path she might take.
Illinois State Fashion Show presents: “All as One” virtual show
The Illinois State Fashion Show RSO in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is hosting a virtual civic engagement and fundraising event that helps raise awareness of diversity and inclusivity in fashion.
Department of Family and Consumer Sciences RSOs keep alumni and current members connected through virtual speaking opportunities
Registered student organizations (RSO) across campus have been working hard to give their students plenty of learning and social opportunities, despite the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chef Sean Sherman shares insights on rebirth of Indigenous foods
Before he joins virtual audiences for events centered on “The (R)evolution of Indigenous Food Systems of North America,” Chef Sean Sherman, founder of the company The Sioux Chef, took part in a Q and A from Illinois State faculty members.