Last week, three Illinois State professors led a public discussion on the affirmation of the bilingual skills and cultural identities of first-year students.
Conversando Entre Nosotros: Discussion highlights methods for ensuring student success
Unit: Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Latinx Heritage Month continues
A talk with filmmaker Neyda Martinez and a Latin American music concert highlight events for Latinx Heritage Month.
Artist Fidencio Fifield-Perez to open Latinx Heritage Month, September 15
Fidencio Fifield-Perez will present the talk “Legalities of Being.” His current work examines borders, edges, and the people who must traverse them.
German Education major wins Swiss consulate essay contest
German teacher education major Mando Gjinollari has won first place in the Friedrich Dürrenmatt Essay Contest put on by the Swiss Consulate in Chicago. Mando’s essay explored the relevance of the work and ideas of Swiss playwright and writer Friedrich Dürrenmatt for our contemporary world. Her prize includes a $500 gift certificate, and her essay
French Honor Society hosts multilingual, interactive ‘Wall of Love’
In recognition of Valentine’s Day, the executive board of Illinois State’s French Honor Society, Pi Delta Phi, reached out to ISU language clubs, students, faculty and staff who speak other languages to participate in the online Le mur de l’amour (the wall of love).
Association of Latinx American Students offers welcoming community
When Ximena Sanchez-Ramirez arrived at Illinois State, she felt homesick until coming across the Association of Latinx American Students (ALAS). Just one year later, she is thriving as the secretary of the registered student organization.
Dean delivers Fall 2020 Address, hosts awards ceremony
Due to the continuing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Interim Dean Dr. Diane Zosky has published her address on the college website and has recorded it, as well.
Latinx Heritage Month: Diary of a Reluctant Dreamer, letter to abuelita
Latin American and Latino/a Studies program celebrates Latinx Heritage Month with Visiting Artist Dr. Alberto Ledesma’s series on the predicaments of undocumented Latino workers.
College thanks chairs and directors
The College of Arts and Sciences thanks Dr. Craig Gatto and Dr. Craig C. McLauchlan for their outstanding service.
Dean delivers Spring 2020 Address
Interim Dean Dr. Diane Zosky emphasizes that the important work being conducted across the College of Arts and Sciences continues in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic and its unprecedented effects.
