March 25, April 1, 8, 15 (Tuesdays) 9:30-11:30 a.m.Attend in person at ISU’s Alumni Center, 1101 N. Main St., Normal            ORWatch Online via ZoomFEES:$35 for Senior Professional members (includes all four sessions)$45 for non-members (includes all four sessions)For in-person participation, pricing is per person.For Zoom participation, pricing is one registration per household.Price includes:Four 2-hour sessions (one Academy of Seniors class).$15 single-session option available for in-person attendance (pay at door).Register online at seniorprofessionals.illinoisstate.edu or call (309) 438-2160.Zoom participants will receive a Zoom link a week prior to the start of the class(es) and again on the day of each session.Class DescriptionJazz has a long history of being music of the people and the soundtrack for a social justice movement. This class will touch on some pivotal pieces and musicians who have taken a claim in the movement, which in recent years has grown in volume, intensity, and urgency.Artists will include:-Nina Simone and “Mississippi Goddamn”-Art Blakey and “Lift Every Voice and Sing”-Charles Mingus and “Fables of Faubus”-Jon Baptiste and “We Are”Jenelle Orcherton, Artistic Director/ Founder, Champaign-Urbana Jazz Festival

Discover what Illinois State students participating in professional practice have learned during their internship, cooperative experience, student teaching, or practicum learning experiences. Similar to the style of a research symposium, students will present with poster or table displays.Event is free and is open to all Illinois State students, faculty, staff, employers, and the general public.Student participationIf you are a student interested in presenting, complete the student presenter submission form at https://illinoisstate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9ZGB0598KRy1OvQSpecial accommodationsIf you need special accommodations to participate, contact Career Services at (309) 438-2200.

For additional information contact School of Music (309) 438-7631

The McLean County Action Team meets ever third Tuesday of the month. If you are interested in joining, contact chairperson: Belinda KennedyMeetings are virtual.

Join us for this CrossPlatform Graphic Design Lecture by Anne Berry at University Galleries of Illinois State University. Free and open to the public. For questions or accommodations, please contact the Wonsook Kim School of Art office.

The Winnebago County Action Team meets every third Tuesday of the month at 3 P.M.Meeting type: ZoomContact community co-leader Phil Biage if you have any questions.