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Weekly Update, October 22 University staffOctober 22, 2020

This week’s update includes information about all classes moving online after Fall Break, clarification about required and strongly encouraged COVID-19 testing, testing locations, COVID-19 and…

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School of Theatre and Dance presents a Shakespeare classic virtually Connie BlickOctober 22, 2020

Richard III will be presented in two parts: Part One runs October 29-31 with the story continuing with Part Two November 5-7. All performances are…

Department of English graduate student Heather O'Leary at her desk in her home office, where she teaches.
Graduate student succeeds in virtual classroom with new technology Evan LindenOctober 22, 2020

When the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic forced professors to move classes online last spring, Heather O’Leary ’10 had a smoother transition than many educators.

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Campus media during a pandemic: For the TV-10 crew, perseverance and attitude deliver the news John MoodyOctober 22, 2020

One of the best ways to get through a hard time—even if it’s a global pandemic that interrupts your college years—is with an attitude of…

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Department of Special Education alumni recognized as ISBE Regional Teacher of the Year Andy ReadOctober 22, 2020

Brandon Thornton ’11, M.S. ’16, was recently named as a Regional Teacher of the Year by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Connecting the DOTS brings national expertise to help navigate online teaching Rachel HatchOctober 21, 2020

Designed to promote an equitable education, the Connecting the DOTS series will provide guidance in areas where instructors, parents, and students may be struggling.

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CTLT events for the week of October 26 Jim GeeOctober 21, 2020

Refine your online teaching with workshops on course redesign and digital tools, this week at the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology.

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Building a virtual foundation: Advanced physics class creating at-home experiments with hand-held device Nick EricksonOctober 21, 2020

At Illinois State, students in Dr. George Rutherford’s Physics 370 course are paving the path for others should a need for virtual learning ever present…

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Water resources management and environmental sustainability, November 10  Thomas DePauwOctober 19, 2020

Dr. Prasanta Kalita, professor of agricultural and biological engineering and director of the University of Illinois, will present a talk for the Center for a…

Dr. Christa Platt (left) and Dr. Doris Houston
Dr. Doris Houston, Dr. Christa Platt named YWCA Women of Distinction Rachel HatchOctober 19, 2020

Dr. Doris Houston and Dr. Christa Platt have been named YWCA Women of Distinction for 2020 for their careers supporting racial equality and social justice.

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