Dr. Alison Bailey was recently interviewed about her newly published book, The Weight of Whiteness: A Feminist Engagement with Privilege, Race, and Ignorance (2021). Her interview appears on the Examining Ethics podcast produced by The Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics at DePauw University. In her book she invites the reader to “wade slowly and mindfully into the weight of whiteness, and to attend to the ways white supremacy has misshapen our nation, our communities, and our humanity.” The episode featuring her interview can be found here: https://examiningethics.org/2021/11/the-weight-of-whiteness-with-alison-bailey/. Bailey is a Professor of Philosophy at Illinois State University where she directs the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program.
Unit: Philosophy
The Scott M. Elliott Essay Award In Philosophy for 2022
The Department of Philosophy at Illinois State University invites submissions for our annual essay award for the best essay on any philosophical topic by an Illinois State philosophy major.
Philosophy colloquium: Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò
Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò, assistant professor of philosophy at Georgetown University will present “Subjective Security” on Thursday, November 11 at 5 p.m. He will be presenting over Zoom. Some people have chosen to attend the presentation together in Stevenson Hall 121. Others are welcome to join. If you would like to attend via Zoom, the Meeting ID is 987 6817 6720.
Black Women Rising: From the Classroom to the Boardroom, January 24
Illinois State University’s African American studies program will host “Black Women Rising: From the Classroom to the Boardroom” on January 24, 2022 in the Rosa Parks Room of Watterson Towers.
Redbird media: Latest books from ISU faculty
Here are a few of the latest books from Redbird scholars.
Szczepura to deliver Fall College Lecture on September 2
Dr. Lisa Szczepura, University Professor of Chemistry, will deliver the Fall College of Arts and Sciences Lecture at 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 2, in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center.
Rivadeneyra appointed associate dean for Academic Programs and Student Success
Dr. Rocio Rivadeneyra has been appointed associate dean for Academic Programs and Student Success, effective July 1, 2021.
Dr. Sally E. Parry, professor of English and associate dean, to retire June 30, 2021
Professor of English and Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Student Affairs Dr. Sally E. Parry will retire after 33 years of service to Illinois State University. A retirement reception will be June 23.
Students reach new heights on Alternative Break service trips
Thirty Illinois State students and trip leaders traveled to five different locations in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Michigan to serve communities in need May 9-15 for Illinois State’s annual Alternative Spring Break (ASB) service trips.
2020 Million Dollar Club inductees announced
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs announced that fifteen new members have joined Illinois State University’s Million Dollar Club.