The panel will include honorees of the David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award. Panelists will reflect on the institutional changes since the inception of the award,
Unit: Office of Equal Opportunity, Ethics, and Access
Understanding Intersectionality and the Asian/Asian American Community: Past, Present, and Future, April 17
AsiaConnect’s anti-racism working group will host Dr. Jacob Chacko speaking on intersectionality, his katha (story), and moving the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) community forward.
International Seminar Series event to focus on ‘the joy of the game,’ March 8
The third event in the Spring 2023 International Seminar Series, The FIFA World Cups of Soccer-Joy and Context, is now open for registration.
Civic Leadership
Hear about Illinois State University faculty/staff who are living the value of civic engagement through their leadership in community organizations. Changing the lives of others while also changing themselves.
Strand, Stewardship, Service, Team: Staff, team award nominations open
Honor staff members with nominations for the Strand Diversity Achievement Award, the Environmental Stewardship Award, Team Excellence Award, and distinguished service and leadership awards. Nominations are open until December 9.
Staff, team award nominations due November 12
Nominations are being sought for the Administrative Professional and Civil Service Distinguished Service awards, Administrative Professional Emerging Leader Award, the Team Excellence Award, and the David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award.
Dual alum and staff member Mboka Mwilambwe leads as Bloomington’s first Black mayor
Mboka Mwilambwe ’94, M.S. ’96, assistant director at ISU’s Office of Equal Access and Opportunity, aims to bring people together during his mayoral term.
Jeff Lange named OEOA director
Jeff Lange has been named as director of Illinois State University’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Access (OEOA).
Dr. Shamaine Bertrand named David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award recipient
Dr. Shamaine Bertrand is honored for her work on professional development for schools across the nation that focus on social and racial justice and culturally responsive teaching.
OEOA increases staff
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access (OEOA) welcomed four new staff members in the fall, who will fill a combination of vacancies and new positions.