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Photo courtesy ISU News and Akiva K. Segan NORMAL, Ill.- To mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a talk by artist and educator Akiva K. Segan was held on Thursday, January 30, in Stevenson Hall. This talk is sponsored by the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures. ISU professor Jonathan Druker chose to include Segan because […]
NORMAL, Ill. – A Bloomington orthopedic surgeon is faced with several sexual assault charges and pleads not guilty. Shaun Kink was charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault of a person with a disability, a Class X felony; other felony charges of criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault and criminal sexual abuse. Kink’s attorney, Peter […]
NORMAL, Ill.- For over a year, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees local union 32-36 has been trying to negotiate a fair contract with Illinois State University. On Monday nearly 50 staff, faculty, students and other supporters rallied outside of The Nelson Smith building before the bargaining committee met with university […]
NORMAL, Ill.-Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker came to the Illinois State University campus yesterday, to announce that over $52 million left in capital funding will be for the renovation of facilities in the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts. “With this investment, we’re giving ISU’s current and future students a world-class education in a world-class facility, and we’re giving students the tools to […]
Photo courtesy of Illinois Heart and Lung Foundation’s website NORMAL, Ill. – This February, the Illinois Heart and Lung Foundation is planning a variety of events to fundraise for its program, which will help the health of the community. These events will feature dance, fitness and workout. Executive Director Lisa Slater said, “What we want is for people to […]
Photo courtesy the Student Health Services Homepage NORMAL, Ill.- Local and ISU health officials are working with the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to monitor the Coronavirus outbreak that started in Wuhan, China. “At this time the level of risk to the public remains low, however, if […]
Normal, Ill. – On Friday, January 24, Illinois State University held a Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Dinner in the Bone Student Center. Prior to the dinner, Angela Rye held press conference where students could ask her questions. Rye was asked if she felt that MLK Jr. would be proud of the progression black Americans […]
NORMAL – Red and white weren’t the only colors being displayed on Friday night at Redbird Arena. ISU Athletics hosted their first ever Pride Night at the Women’s Basketball game to honor the efforts taken in Bloomington-Normal in support of the LGBTQ+ community. These efforts include education and resources at ISU, such as the LGBTQ+ […]
Photo courtesy of the Grossinger Motors Arena Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- The first time ever this Saturday at 5 p.m. the Grossinger Motors Arena will host Bourbon, Brews, BBQ & Blues all in one place. Marketing Coordinator Hannah Shey explained the importance of including local businesses and how the B-4 Festival is designed to bring […]
Photo courtesy of Governor Pritzker’s Facebook page SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- Governor JB Pritzker spoke on last Friday, January 17 with the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. Pritzker plans to expand its free tuition program for low income families. This shows his concern for more students having more college options. He and his office are making […]