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Professor Emerita, Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs namesake Angelina Pedroso dies at 90
Angelina Pedroso, for whom Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø Illinois University named its multicultural center after her 44-year career as a respected Spanish language and Hispanic literature educator, died on Oct. 7 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was 90 years old.
Noteworthy at Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø: History and heritage
As part of Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø Illinois University’s celebration of Black Heritage Month, the Genocide and Human Rights in Africa and the Diaspora (GHRAD) Center will host its 7th annual conference featuring international speakers and experts in the field. Read about the conference and more upcoming events in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø.
Noteworthy at Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø: Making college more accessible
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on March 19 that starting in August 2021, all Illinois public universities will become part of the Common Application (Common App). Additionally, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation awarded a grant to the Prison + Neighborhood Arts/Education Project, and President Gibson issued a statement about the shootings in Atlanta, Georgia. Read about these events and more in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø!
Noteworthy at Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø: Snow, snow and more snow
The Chicago area has been hit with nearly a foot and a half of snow this week. While cleaning it up has been a challenge, it sure makes for some pretty pictures! Check out some of the photos of the snowfall around the Main Campus, view some snow safety and self-care tips and check out the last week of events for Black Heritage Month 2021 in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø.