Category Archives: Sociology & Anthropology
Speaker Series Presents Kimmel
Michael Kimmel is among the leading scholars on men and masculinity in the world today. He has spent most of his career looking critically at masculinity, the role men play in the feminist movement, and how men can benefit from … Continue reading
Race and Language Topic of Bone Lecture
Race and the politics of language will be the topic of a talk by anthropologist Jane Hill at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center. The talk, titled “Race, Language, and Culture: … Continue reading
CAS Faculty Win University Awards
Eight faculty members from the College of Arts and Sciences will be honored for their accomplishments in teaching and research during the Founders Day Convocation at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 21, in the Bone Student Center Ballroom. Dr. Rachel Bowden, … Continue reading
Hunt and Smith Named University Professors
Two professors in the College of Arts and Sciences, Tim Hunt, Professor of English, and Fred H. Smith, Chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, have been designated University Professors. The title will officially be given at the Founders Day Convocation, which … Continue reading
New Book Examines Pottery Function
Dr. James Skibo, Distinguished Professor of Anthropology at Illinois State University, has published a new book titled Understanding Pottery Function.
Wib Leonard to Present College Lecture
Dr. Wib Leonard, Professor of Sociology at Illinois State University, will deliver the College of Arts and Sciences Lecture on Tuesday, October 23 at 4:30 p.m. in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center. His talk, “Symbolic Immortality … Continue reading
Author Charles Mann to Discuss Science, Technology, Commerce
Author Charles C. Mann will take part in the Illinois State University Speaker Series on Tuesday, Sept. 18, with An Evening with Charles C. Mann, author of 1491 and 1493. He will be available for a Q&A session on the … Continue reading
New Exhibit Celebrates Mexican Popular Art
“Latino Heritage month arrived early this year,” observed Professor Maura I. Toro-Morn, Director of the Latin American and Latino Studies Program. On Saturday, September 8, the McLean County History Museum opened to the public !Fiesta! A Celebration of Mexican Popular Art. … Continue reading
Distinguished Professor Wins Anthropology Award
Distinguished Professor of anthropology James Skibo has recently been presented with the Society for American Anthropology’s award for Excellence in Archaeology for his life-long work and achievements in the field of archaeological ceramic studies. Skibo received the award during the … Continue reading
Shaw Fellowships Awarded
Faculty members Daniel Breyer and Gina Hunter are the first recipients of the newly established Kenneth A. and Mary Ann Shaw Teaching Fellowship at Illinois State University. Each will be awarded $3,500 for professional development. “The campus community is grateful … Continue reading