Are you interested in pursuing a master’s degree with an emphasis on community and economic development? Have you served with Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, or elsewhere in the public sector? The Stevenson Center’s alumni ambassadors are great sources of information.
Unit: Sociology and Anthropology
Craig Reeser finds creative ways to support Illinois State
When Craig Reeser turned 60, he thought it was time to check a couple things from a list of what he had been intending to do for years: get a tattoo and write a will. His loyalty to ISU was obvious as he did both.
New faculty profile: Abigail Stone
Abigail Stone joined the ISU faculty as an assistant professor of anthropology.
Stevenson Center celebrates student success
Stevenson Center students have accomplished a lot over the past two years. Offering an interdisciplinary graduate experience for Peace Corps Fellows and Applied Community and Economic Development Fellows, the Stevenson Center focuses on preparing students for successful careers in community and economic development.
An invitation to celebrate Dean Greg Simpson
A retirement reception for Dean Gregory Simpson will be from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3, in the Circus Room of the Bone Student Center.
Love conquers all?: Ignoring the reality of relationships, April 19
Leah Bryant will look beyond the idea of the joys of love with “Chew on this: Managing Misophonia in Close Relationships” at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 19.
Stretching the Ties that Bind: Mothers and daughters topic of talk, April 23
Megan Gilligan of Iowa State University’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies will present “Stretching the Ties that Bind: Intergenerational Estrangement Between Mothers and Adult Children.”
Main Street College to explore impacts of technology on relationships, April 16
Professor Aimee Miller-Ott will present “So Close, Yet so Far: Staying connected when your cell phone pulls you away,” on Monday, April 16 at 7 p.m. in Room 118 at the ISU Alumni Center.
Graduate fellow brings experience to Houston nonprofit
Change Happens, a Houston-based nonprofit, is hosting Applied Community and Economic Development Fellow Lindsey Earl for her professional practice. This is the first year that Change Happens is partnering with the Stevenson Center, providing an invaluable opportunity to refine skills while helping Change Happens fulfill its mission.
20 awesome graduation traditions at Illinois State
All across campus, Illinois State University’s many departments, schools, and colleges honor graduating students in their own special ways. Here are 20 of our favorite ones.