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Thursday, April 1st
School of Biological Sciences Seminar Series – An Alumni Event
Join us via Zoom to hear Dr. Banu Kesavaraju Ph.D.'07, now with Valent Biosciences LLC, returning to give a presentation "Applied biology as a postgraduate career– Utilizing the passion for research to make a difference in the private sector" at 4 p.m. on April 1.
Cultural Career Network Series: She Leads
Connect virtually with Redbird alum and Growmark Diversity and Inclusion Manager Raychel McBride’07 and discover how she overcame the hurdles of sexism and racism to become a successful Black woman, business owner, and diversity leader.
Friday, April 2nd
Neuroscience and Physiology Seminar Series
Join us via Zoom to hear Dr. Shawn Lockery of the Institute of Neuroscience at the University of Oregon give a presentation on his research at noon on April 2.
Thursday, April 8th
Cultural Career Network Series: Equal Identities
Connect virtually with Redbird alum Isaac Hollis '20 and learn about his career journey, the challenges he faced and where he is now.
Tuesday, April 13th
Integrative Biology Seminar Series
Join us via Zoom to hear Alex Murarus present "Cellular regulation of the heterotrimeric kinesin-2 motor protein" at noon on April 13.
Exercising Empathy: Strengthening Our Ability to Empathize Effectively
You’re invited to join us for Extending Empathy Project presentation "Exercising Empathy: Strengthening Our Ability to Empathize Effectively" presented by Dan Lannin, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, Illinois State University at 7 p.m. April 13, by Zoom.
Wednesday, April 14th
Seeds of Change, Sioux Chef Sean Sherman discussion on culinary uses of local plants
Illinois State’s Horticulture Center will host a discussion of the culinary uses and cultural meanings of local plants at 10 a.m. April 14 by Zoom.
COVID-19’s Impact on Education in India: A Case Study (International Seminar Series)
The Spring 2021 International Seminar Series will focus on Covid 19: International Perspectives, with online seminars each Wednesday from noon - 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2021 features Thaddeus Herman, Ph.D. candidate in Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership - Global Studies in Education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign who will be discussing his research…
Cellular and Molecular Biology Seminar Series
Join us via Zoom to hear Ciara Newman present "Characterization of Leucyl-tRNA Synthetase Paralogs in the Archaeon Sulfolobus islandicus" at noon on April 14.
Normal Food Summit with Chef Sean Sherman
A panel discussion of Native American cuisine, sustainability, food justice, and food sovereignty will take place at 3:30 p.m. April 14 by Zoom.
Thursday, April 15th
Indigenous Cooking Demonstration with Sioux Chef Sean Sherman
See Chef Sherman in action and cook along with recipes using local, indigenous foods at noon on April 15 by Zoom! The cooking demonstration will be followed by Q&A.
Careers in Non-profit, Social Services, Government, & Law: Panel Discussion with Alumni
Connect virtually with Illinois State alumni to learn about their careers, and the career paths that helped them get to where they are today.
School of Biological Sciences Seminar Series
Join us via Zoom to hear Rachel Sparks present "Fostering nonscientists’ transformative experiences regarding evolution" at 4 p.m. April 15.
ReggieCon Panel: “Mutant and Proud: Diversity in the World of X-Men!”
ReggieCon will host the panel “Mutant and Proud: Diversity in the World of X-Men!” from 7-8:30 p.m. April 15, via Zoom. There is no cost to attend. Those interested can join the Zoom webinar at the ReggieCon website. In celebration of Diversity Month, the panel will focus on the X-men comics. The suggested reading is God Loves/Man Kills,…
Chef Sean Sherman gives a talk on discovering, reviving, and reimagining Native cuisine
Oglala Lakota Chef Sean Sherman concludes his two-day presentations with the talk, “The (R)evolution of Indigenous Food Systems of North America” at 7 p.m. April 15 by Zoom.
Friday, April 16th
Neuroscience and Physiology Seminar Series
Join us via Zoom to hear Rebecca Chicosky give a presentation on her research at noon on April 16.