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.
Unit: Social Work
Meet the new Director of BSW Student Services, Sarah Johnson
Meet Sarah Johnson, who comes to the School of Social Work as a new faculty member.
Returning to ‘Normal’: Redbirds excited about being back on campus
After being away from campus for over a year, students officially came back for in-person learning on August 16. Students spent the 2020-2021 academic year distanced, virtual, and masked, but Redbirds are ready to return to a normal campus life moving forward.
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.
Social Work students inducted into Phi Alpha Honor Society
Seniors Alyssa Bennardo, Shannon Marcum, and Elissa Spetz were all notified in March that they were eligible for membership in Phi Alpha, which fosters high standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work.
Students with career interest and passion for common good connect with alumni
Students explore how alumni are making an impact in their communities, learn about their careers, and identify career paths.
Social Work Day 2021: Your Normalcy Excludes Me
Social Work Day 2021: Your Normalcy Excludes Me: Eradicating Racism in Social Work will be a two-day interactive, online Zoom event March 25 and 26.
European perspectives: COVID-19 Impact on Mental Health and Access to Social Services
On March 17 the International Seminar Series will feature a German psychotherapist and two representatives of a nonprofit serving immigrants in Paris, France. Advance registration is required.