Latin American and Latino/a Studies Faculty Spotlight: Douglas Cutter

Douglas Cutter

Since joining Illinois State University’s (ISU) faculty in 2002, Dr. Douglas Cutter has witnessed and supported the growth of the Latin American and Latino/a Studies (LALS) program on campus for over a decade. Check out our conversation highlights to learn about why he wants students to become politically active, travel, and join the Latin American and Latino/a Studies minor!

Focus on Fulbright: Q&A with Kathryn Jasper

image of Kathryn Jasper lecturing students at Assisi in Italy.

Please describe your project. My project combined cutting-edge archeological mapping techniques with new archival documentation to examine a “grassroots” reform movement in the Italian Marches, the monastic congregation of Fonte Avellana, how it functioned as a communications network during the eleventh century, and how interactions between individuals and with the landscape produced a compelling and

A Homecoming tailgate invitation

two people waving from car in parade

Dean Greg Simpson invites all College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends to join him for a tailgate prior to the Homecoming game Saturday, October 21.

Seven win 2017 Excellence Awards

l to r: Steve Halle, Rebekka Darner Gougis, Karen Coats, Rob Whalen, Suejung Han, and Brent Simonds. Not pictured: Ron Gifford

Seven College of Arts and Sciences faculty and staff were honored with College Excellence Awards during the fall dean’s address and awards ceremony September 12.