Rabbi Deborah Prinz, author of On the Chocolate Trail: A Delicious Adventure Connecting Jews, Religions, History, Travel, Rituals and Recipes to the Magic of Cacao, will give several local presentations on chocolate February 9-10.
Unit: History
Teacher education programs recognized for excellence in educator preparation
Illinois State University teacher education programs are being recognized for excellence in educator preparation.
Atlanta Child Murders focus of Adolph L. Reed Jr. talk for Black History Month, February 13
From 1979-1981 a serial killer abducted and killed two dozen black children, almost all of whom were boys. Scholar and author Adolph L. Reed will explore the 40th anniversary of the Atlanta Child Murders, and the questions that linger.
Historical connections between parents, social reformers focus of book by Kyle Ciani
Kyle Ciani’s new book, Choosing to Care: A Century of Childcare and Social Reform in San Diego, 1850-1950, looks at the history of childcare through a new lens.
ISU student shines light on underrepresented archivists
Illinois State Archives used a grant to hire an intern to create at least 15 Wikipedia articles promoting the achievements of archivists from underrepresented groups.
Goel to deliver CAS Lecture on November 12
Professor of Economics Rajeev K. Goel will deliver the fall College of Arts and Sciences Lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 12, in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center. All members of the University and Bloomington-Normal communities are invited to attend.
Bone Lecture to feature Pulitzer Prize-nominated historian W. Fitzhugh Brundage
W. Fitzhugh Brundage, an eminent U.S. historian and author of Civilizing Torture: An American Tradition, will present the Robert G. Bone Distinguished Lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, November 14, in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center at Illinois State University.
Division of Student Affairs announces 2019 Redbird Proud Young Alumni recipients
Every Homecoming, the Division of Student Affairs recognizes young alumni who live the values of Student Affairs. Individuals receiving the Redbird Proud Young Alumni award remain connected to staff and faculty across campus, many of whom took the time to nominate these outstanding alumni.
When the abhorrent becomes normal: Examining shifting beliefs and values through cultural history
Events from the past can spark amusement, wonder, or horror when seen through the lens of the present day. Often the past can prompt the question, “How could they have thought that?”
Explore Pressing Plants through special events
Milner Library, in collaboration with campus and community partners, will hold a variety of events in conjunction with the Pressing Plants exhibit.