Distinguished Professor Dr. Ali Riaz has published a commentary highlighting the lessons learned from the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Dr. Ali Riaz publishes on lessons from COVID-19
Unit: Politics and Government
Peace Corps Fellow serving with AmeriCorps uses art to promote inclusion and community
Peace Corps Fellow Ryan Arnold has always had a penchant for making things happen, even before joining the Stevenson Center. Prior to starting his master’s degree, Arnold served with the Peace Corps in Cameroon from 2011 to 2013 as a youth development coordinator. He went on to work at CARE for AIDS for four years as the African Operations Director. In 2018, Arnold joined the Stevenson Center to pursue a master’s degree in political science.
Defunding WHO is Irresponsible: Riaz
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has described President Trump’s decision to halt funding for World Heath Organization (WHO) as reckless and irresponsible. He insists that it’s detrimental to US national interests. Trump announced to halt WHO funding on April 14 pending review of the organization’s handling of Covid-19 pandemic. President alleged that WHO accepted the Chinese
Stevenson Center alum publishes in Environmental Sociology
Stevenson Center graduate students have assisted communities all over the globe, through Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, and other organizations. But direct service is not their only contribution: their research can have a significant impact as well.
Greenfield’s contribution a testament to his perseverance
Meaningful change is made when people like Redbird political science graduate Richard Greenfield ’17 live out their passions. Greenfield is among the University’s youngest donors and has been contributing to ISU since he graduated. With his recent annual gift, Greenfield became the 10,341st donor in Illinois State’s quest to reach 15,000 Redbirds in Fiscal Year 2020 (July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020.) Now, he has decided to further his impact with a planned gift commitment.
Riaz publishes on Bangladesh’s COVID-19 Stimulus Package
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has published a commentary on the Bangladesh government’s economic stimulus package in the wake of COVID-19. Assessing the $9 Billion package, declared by the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on April 5, Riaz argued that it has fallen short in addressing the problems facing by the low-income wage earners and the middle
Riaz examines the impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19) on south Asia and global order
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz urges for a robust stimulus plan to address the potential fallout of coronavirus (Covid-19) on Bangladeshi economy. Taking part in a webinar of the South Asia Center of the Washington, D.C.-based Atlantic Council, Riaz said that Bangladesh government’s actions thus far are halfhearted and piece-meal at its best and negligent at its worst.
T.Y. Wang comments on measures on the coronavirus pandemic
Professor and Chair of the Department of Politics and Government T.Y. Wang published “How Taiwan Has Dealt with the Coronavirus Pandemic: Lessons for the United States?” in Taiwan Insight. The number of novel coronavirus disease cases is skyrocketing across the globe. The U.S. has become the new epicenter. Several thousands of miles away, Taiwan has
McLean County Regional Planning Commission hosts first Stevenson Center Fellow
For the second half of the two-year graduate program, Stevenson Center Fellows are in the field, gaining professional experience, applying classroom knowledge, and serving organizations across the U.S. The MCRPC is a local organization hosting its first Fellow.
Redbird media: Redbird Scholars’ latest books and recordings
Here are the latest books and music recordings from our Redbird Scholars.
