September 2011
Upcoming Events
Pride to have Quad display on National Day of Silence – April 15
Science & Technology Week – April 18-22
TALK roundtable discussion on U.S. immigration laws – April 18
Diversity Advocacy Movie Series presents New Muslim Cool – April 20
Edward James Olmos presents We're All in the Same Gang – April 25
Register by April 15 for First Generation College Students Webinar – April 26
Celebrate Nutri-Fest – April 29
Join in Stand Against Racism – April 29
Sisters and Friends Afrocentric Fine Art Show – May 21, 22
Visit the University Calendar for more information.
Resources
Patrick Moraleda keeps busy at the Student Health Services Pharmacy
Unless you are a student who is getting a prescription filled or work in the Student Services Building, you might not have met Patrick Moraleda, although he has been working in Student Health Services as a pharmacist for more than 10 years. His photo also appears in the Bloomington-Normal Public Transportation System bus shelters.
Gardenia Harris' research highlights outcome disparities in social services
Even though African Americans receive social services in higher proportions than Caucasians, their service outcomes can actually be worse. School of Social Work Associate Professor Gardenia Harris’ research is dedicated to documenting this phenomenon and investigating its causes, specifically the decisions along the way that contribute to disparate outcomes.
Commitment to Diversity recognizes individuals, groups and programs at ceremony
Seven individuals and three groups/programs were recognized at the 23rd annual Commitment to Diversity Awards Ceremony, which featured Wynter Jackson ’03 as the keynote speaker. Jackson received her law degree from DePaul University College of Law in Chicago and works as an attorney for the City of Chicago as an assistant corporation counsel.
International education opportunities abound at Illinois State University
Illinois State University boasts nearly 50 summer or semester-long study abroad programs that are open to students across different majors. Faculty exchange programs are also available between Illinois State and universities in Australia, Canada, England, France, Germany, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Peru, Turkey and Thailand.
