In the News, November 2024
Highlights of stories about Illinois State University experts and initiatives appearing in the media.
In the News is a monthly column of the Illinois State Report newsletter that highlights stories about Illinois State University experts and initiatives appearing in the media.
Scott Clem, BSC, was interviewed about possible firefly declines in Illinois by WMBD.
Michael L. Dougherty, SOC, was quoted by Bullfrog Films regarding the movie, Water for Life.
For questions, contact Valerie Welsh in Media Relations, vawelsh@ilstu.edu, or Report@ilstu.edu.
Latest Publications
- Interprofessional collaboration and design in virtual reality environments for rehabilitation and aging-in-placeInterprofessional collaboration is critical for investigating the effectiveness of virtual reality technology for rehabilitation services and aging-in-place practices.
- Illinois State University Wind Symphony to present Will Healy’s Passages for November 17 concert programThe Wind Symphony, along with emcees Grill Billyenz and Deshawn McKinney, vocalist Isabella Green, and jazz saxophonist Darius Botley will bring Healy’s multi genre piece to the Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall stage.
- Milner Library launches campaign to fund archives internships and support Redbirds’ careersWhile the University Archives at Milner Library works toward preserving Illinois State University’s past, the Milner Library University Archives’ internship program aims to change the future of students’ lives by providing them with opportunities to learn and discover new skills and careers.
- New Personal Transportation Device compliance requirements, effective January 1, 2025To ensure the safety and well-being of the campus community and facilities, Illinois State University is implementing new requirements for Personal Transportation Devices (PTDs) on campus, effective January 1, 2025.
- Second CTK Game Jam promotes creativity, social impact in game designMore than 30 students from the School of Creative Technologies (CTK), the Wonsook Kim School of Art, and the School of Information Technology collaborated in small teams to create eight games in just 72 hours during Illinois State University’s second CTK Game Jam, October 25-28, in the Center for Visual Arts.
- Illinois State University will welcome Charles Ives Sesquicentennial Festival in February 2025The Illinois State segment of the Charles Ives Sesquicentennial Festival will be held February 19-21, 2025, and will bring several free events to students and general audiences that underscore the multitude of connections between music and the humanities.
