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What do Shakespeare, a Filipino restaurant and a rock star have in common? They are the topics of new books by Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø Illinois University alumni!

In this week’s edition, read about the Hope and Healing Through Art Symposium at the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies, which will include spoken word, henna art and a discussion on the future of librarianship and libraries. The College of Arts and Sciences will host two film screenings and the University celebrates the life of Professor Emeritus David F. Unumb. All this, plus the latest COVID-19 updates and more are part of this week’s Noteworthy at Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø. 

Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø Illinois University has concluded its Vaccine Incentive Program (VIP). As of Dec. 8, 89% of enrolled students and 98% of active employees at Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø are vaccinated against COVID-19.

Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø Illinois University is a diverse community. One way we celebrate that is by sharing lived experiences. As Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø begins its celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Month, which we observe a month earlier than the national celebrations so as much of our campus can participate as possible, we will welcome Assistant Professor of Higher Education at Northern Illinois University Dr. Jacqueline Mac and host a workshop with Desi Rainbow Parents & Allies. The Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies will host a workshop on connecting passion and purpose through art and we’ve partnered with several organizations to co-host a panel of activist survivors of violence who engaged in powerful organizing while incarcerated. All this, plus the latest COVID-19 updates, are part of this week’s Noteworthy at Å·²©ÓÎÏ·¹ÙÍø.