March 2010
Upcoming Events
Thoughts on Democracy: Reinterpreting Norman Rockwell's 'Four Freedoms' exhibit – Present to May 7
Shinique Smith exhibit – Present to March 28
Arab Music: Studies in Performance, Genres and Musical Interpretation – March 24
PRIDE Charity Drag Show – March 27
HereandNow performance – March 30
Langston Hughes Project – April 6
Safe Zone Orientation Session – April 22
Visit the University Calendar for more information.
News
Mahatanankoon garners NSF grant for minority scholarships
Along with Illinois State colleagues Saad El-Zanati and Willy Hunter, Mahatanankoon applied for and secured nearly $600,000 in NSF grant funding to support a new scholarship program in the School of Information Technology. The NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) grant will provide financial support for academically talented students from underrepresented groups.
First Latino Education Summit set for March 29
Illinois State University College of Education faculty and staff along with students and local citizens are confronting the crisis in Latino education by participating in “A Day of Courageous Conversations,” on Monday, March 29, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Alumni Center.
Lewis is Strand Diversity Achievement Award recipient
Associate Dean of Students Rick Lewis has spent 23 years at Illinois State University promoting diversity, a dedication and passion that has earned him the 17th Strand Diversity Achievement Award.
Reaching students with disabilities
Disability Concerns is Illinois State’s designated office to accommodate students and guests with disabilities. If the faculty and staff would like to discuss a student situation or have questions on assistive technologies in the classroom, they are encouraged to contact Disability Concerns at 438-5853.
