Illinois State faculty and staff in the news with links to articles.
In the News, October 1, 2019
Unit: Media Relations
Teaching the Holocaust: New book aims to help English instructors
Teaching a subject as weighty as the Holocaust is no easy feat. Paula Ressler and Becca Chase provide guidance through their new book, Meaningful Encounters: Preparing Educators to Teach Holocaust Literature.
U.S.-China relations focus of talk by Bonnie S. Glaser, October 1
Bonnie S. Glaser, who serves as the senior adviser for Asia and director of the China Power Project, will present “U.S.-China Relations: From Cooperative Partners to Strategic Competitors.”
ISU researchers part of $10 million USDA grant to implement new oilseed cover crop for fuel
Illinois State is part of a $10 million grant from the United States Department of Agriculture that looks to turn a cover crop into biodiesel, jet fuel, and animal feed.
Plans announced for new Multicultural Center location
The center will be located in the current Instructional Technology and Development Center, 301 S. Main Street, Normal.
State of the University Address highlights achievements and goals
In his sixth State of the University Address, Illinois State University President Larry Dietz stressed that the University’s ongoing success, even during challenging times, results from careful planning and a deep devotion to institutional core values.
State of the University Address, September 17
President Larry Dietz will present the State of the University Address at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, in the Concert Hall of the Center for the Performing Arts at Illinois State.
In the News, September 17, 2019
Illinois State in the news with links to articles.
Parade and football details for Homecoming 2019
Homecoming Saturday is filled with Redbird excitement, especially at the parade, tailgating, and football game.
Illinois State makes national rankings for excellence and value
Illinois State University remains among the top 100 public institutions in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report, while Washington Monthly declared the University one of the top values in the Midwest.
