Members of the Illinois State University community can experience how recreation can be adapted for those with disabilities at the annual Adaptapalooza from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, in the Student Fitness Center.
Unit: Office of the President
Doris Houston named to new role for diversity and inclusion
President Larry Dietz announced the creation of a new position to move diversity initiatives forward on campus, naming Professor Doris Houston as the interim assistant to the president for diversity and inclusion.
Obsidian: Literature & Arts in the African Diaspora announces re-release of Obsidian Speculating Futures: Black Imagination & the Arts
Obsidian Literature and Arts in the African Diaspora is proud to announce the re-release of Obsidian Speculating Futures: Black Imagination and the Arts now available at Small Press Distribution.
Black Heritage Ball to celebrate African diaspora, February 29
Tickets are available for the ball, which is a celebration of community, culture, and performance.
Founding Celebration, February 19-20; Purnell investiture moved to next year
Illinois State University will celebrate its 163 years during the Founding Celebration, February 19-20. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Andrew Purnell’s investiture will be postponed until next year.
U-Club: President Dietz to give university update
President Larry Dietz will present “Illinois State University Update” at the University Club at 4:30 p.m. Friday, February 21, in the Founders Suite of the Bone Student Center.
Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon, February 19
Illinois State University faculty and staff are invited to the Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon on Wednesday, February 19.
Hit the Wall immerses audience in iconic Stonewall riots, February 14-22
Illinois State University’s School of Theatre and Dance will bring to life the days before the Stonewall riots—and smash the myths surrounding it—with the play Hit the Wall.
Campus-wide effort provides microaggression training for faculty
This spring, Illinois State University faculty and staff members have the chance to advance their teaching through microaggression trainings.
Fulbright Outreach Lecture: ‘The Dynamics of Environmental Policy Making in China’
Dr. Xueying Yu of Beihang University in China will present “Dynamics of Environmental Policy Making in China” on Thursday, February 20, at 2 p.m. in Stevenson Hall, room 347B.