The Board of Trustees of Illinois State University approved the FY2021 operating budget, looked to future building projects, approved a contract to establish a lab to process COVID-19 saliva-based tests, and more.
Unit: University
Weekly coronavirus update, October 15
This week’s update includes information about COVID-19 and the upcoming election, the Election Day holiday, getting involved on campus, fall break, and testing locations.
The Crossroads Project presents winning play of the Diverse Voices Playwriting Initiative, October 28
The Crossroads Project presents a staged reading of the new play “Even Flowers Bloom in Hell, Sometimes” by Franky D. Gonzalez, winner of the 2020 Diverse Voices Playwriting Initiative.
Queer Coalition to merge LGBT/Queer Studies Institute and ISU Triangle Association
The newly formed Queer Coalition will combine the work of the LGBT/Queer Studies and Services Institute and the faculty/staff affinity group, ISU Triangle Association. An organizational meeting will be October 23.
Getting to know the new director of the Multicultural Center
Dr. Christa Platt, M.S. ’09, Ph.D. ’17, began her new role as director of the Multicultural Center on July 1, when all operations of the Diversity Advocacy office transitioned to the center.
Innovative teacher education initiative announced
The College of Education is excited for Teach Chicago Tomorrow, a new initiative with Chicago Public Schools and City Colleges of Chicago that was announced at a recent press conference.
Board of Trustees meeting, October 16
The Board of Trustees of Illinois State University will hold its next quarterly meeting at 9 a.m. Friday, October 16, 2020, in the Bone Student Center Brown Ballroom I and II.
Weekly coronavirus update, October 8
This week’s update addresses concerns about Spring Break, temporary work from home agreements, Winter Commencement, proctoring software clarifications, and testing locations.
ISU Pride celebrates Coming Out Day
National Coming Out Day is Sunday, October 11, and ISU Pride is celebrating in innovative ways.
Latinx Heritage Month: Virtual tour of Paseo Boricua, October 8
As part of Latinx Heritage Month, a virtual tour of the public art in the cultural and commercial district in Chicago, known as Paseo Boricua, will be from 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, October 8, with tour guide Eduardo Arocho.