Honors, presentations, and publications of Illinois State faculty and staff.
Research and Honors, February 11, 2020
Unit: Media Relations
Exhibit explores performers of color in U.S. circus
An art exhibit by Radiance Campbell featuring photographs of performers of color in a modern U.S. circus will be on display at Illinois State University’s Rachel Cooper Gallery beginning February 25.
Kambui Olujimi’s Skywriters at ISU Planetarium
Kambui Olujimi’s Skywriters complements his work showing at the University Galleries, An Infinite and Omnivorous Sky exhibit.
Mayan Archaeoastronomy: Observers of the Universe at ISU Planetarium
Mayan Archaeoastronomy: Observers of the Universe examines six different Mayan archaeological sites and their connection to the Universe.
State funding released for renovation of Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts facilities
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker came to the Illinois State University campus on Thursday, January 30, to announce the release of the remaining $52.3 million in capital funding for the renovation of facilities in the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts.
In the News, February 4, 2020
Illinois State University in the news with links to articles.
The Alchemy of Black Women in Folklore: Nancy Tolson talk, March 30
Dr. Nancy Tolson will discuss the cultural, social, political, and historical images of black women characters found in folklore.
Illinois State University earns prestigious Carnegie designation for community engagement
Illinois State University has received the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching’s Elective Classification for Community Engagement.
Office of International Studies awarded $25,000 grant from the U.S. Department of State to promote environmental justice
The Office of International Studies has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the U.S. Department of State for a faculty and student exchange program with Guatemala to promote environmental justice.
Artist Akiva K. Segan to present talk for Holocaust Remembrance Day, January 30
A talk by artist and human rights educator Akiva K. Segan will help mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
