POSTPONED: The Nurses Health Education About LGBT Elders (HEALE) Curriculum workshop has been postponed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. No new date has been chosen yet.
Unit: University
Justin Vickers wins Fulbright Scholar Award to conduct research in United Kingdom
The U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board recently awarded Justin Vickers a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to conduct research at University of Surrey, Guildford, in the United Kingdom.
UPDATE: Relay for Life of Illinois State University, March 20
UPDATE: In light of recent campuswide decisions related to COVID-19, our Relay For Life scheduled to take place in person on March 20 is in the midst of being reimagined for the safety of all involved and to adhere to campus cautionary measures.
Retzer honored with Living Our Values Award
Laurie Retzer of Athletics is the recipient of a Living Our Values Award for exemplifying the values of Individualized Attention and Collaboration.
U-Club: “Page from Our Past” with Bill Kemp, February 28
Bill Kemp, librarian at the McLean County Museum of History, will present “Page from Our Past: A Look Back at 14 Years” at 4:30 p.m. Friday, February 28, at the University Club in the Founders Suite of the Bone Student Center.
In the News, February 25, 2020
Illinois State faculty and staff in the news with links to articles.
Board of Trustees action items from February 21
The Board of Trustees of Illinois State University acted on a facility naming, academic programs, contracts for office space and student health insurance, the opening of the campus Multicultural Center, and building systems in Watterson Towers residence halls.
Maura Toro-Morn named David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award recipient
Dr. Maura Toro-Morn has been named the recipient of the 2020 David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award.
Planetarium: From Earth to the Universe
Experience this journey of celestial discovery. Travel from the world of the ancient Greek astronomers to today’s greatest telescopes. Go beyond the solar system to the colorful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars.
Adaptapalooza event celebrates recreation without limits, February 26
Members of the Illinois State University community can experience how recreation can be adapted for those with disabilities at the annual Adaptapalooza from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, in the Student Fitness Center.