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Duriel Harris and Amy Wood
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Dr. Duriel Harris (Department of English) and Dr. Amy Louise Wood (Department of History) were featured authors at the fourth annual Women Book Authors Forum sponsored by the Bloomington-Normal branch of the American Association of University Women on October 21. Both authors gave a brief overview of their works, followed by a question and answer session and a book signing. The authors’ books shared complementary themes of race, gender, identity, and culture. “Particularly striking to the audience,” said Grace Johns, Assistant to the Chair of the Department of Physics, “was Dr. Harris’ transformative poetry performances of “Enduring Freedom” and other poems, as well as Dr. Wood’s chilling portrayal of “lynching as spectacle” in American history.” Click Read More to see more photos.
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Nao the Robot
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Students and faculty had an opportunity to meet Nao the Robot on October 19. His visit was sponsored by the Mind Project, the Technology Department, and the Department of Philosophy. Nao, a humanoid robot, was developed and manufactured by Aldebaran Robotic, a company based in Paris, France. He stands 23 inches tall and has the ability to hear and see things, as well as the ability to speak. A computer inside fuctions as his “brain.” “Industrial robots presently efficiently perform repetitive tasks on assembly lines, some of which require handling of bulky items with precision, adjusting to changes in the environment,” said Professor Emeritus of Philosophy Kenton Machina. “Some simply robots that clean floors at home can be purchased today. There is hope that more flexible and sophisticated robots in the future will be able to assist humans in many ways, such as detecting and removing land mines, or serving as personal assistants for persons with disabilities.”
To see Nao in action, visit:
http://isutech.wordpress.com/2009/10/12/101209-meet-nao-the-robot/
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CAS News Interns: Leslie Schroeder, Kelsey Hintzman, Holly Cuello, and Alan Lin
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This past summer many students in the College of Arts and Sciences forfeited their coveted three months of vacation for hands-on career experience. In hopes of acquiring a competitive edge in their future job hunts, students gained knowledge and skills by working alongside experts in professional practices as they completed a wide range of internships. Students have the opportunity to earn academic credit from a range of internships suited to their particular area of interest. There are few better ways for a student to gain practical experience than working in a professional setting. "Our internships are as diverse as our students," said Tom Lamonica, coordinator of the field experiences program for the School of Communication. "We don't require internships in any of the School of Communication's five academic programs, but our faculty do a great job of educating students that professional experiences make a difference in that first job search.”
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WZND Staff at the Homecoming Parade
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WZND, Illinois State University’s student-run radio station, won first place for “Best Mobile RSO Unit” in the Homecoming parade on October 17. WZND’s parade theme was “Rockin’ Through the Decades.” Multiple staff members participated by dressing up as various musical icons from the 1930’s to the present.
“We all had a lot of fun and had a lot of energy throughout the parade,” said Katie DiVirgilio, WZND’s Assistant Promotions Director. She, along with Promotions Director Kelly Hourihan, planned and organized WZND’s participation in the parade. “We really enjoyed getting to march with the other RSOs and showing off our WZND pride!” Hourihan said.
WZND also won “Best Use of Reggie” and “Campus Favorite” in the Homecoming office decorating contest this year.
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| Thomas McClure |
Tom McClure is an assistant professor of politics and government. He earned his bachelor’s and master's degrees in political science from ISU and a juris doctorate from DePaul University. Illinois State University employed McClure as an adjunct instructor from 2003 until 2007. At that time, he was appointed the Director of Legal Studies, a position he continues to hold. In addition to teaching a variety of legal studies courses, he supervises the paralegal internship program, oversees the legal studies adjunct faculty, acts as the Mock Trial Team educator coach, and serves as advisor to over 60 legal studies students. McClure is a member of American Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and two local bar associations. His interests include running and traveling with his family. He and his wife Karen have two children: Brooke, a sophomore at the University of Illinois studying nuclear engineering, and Bill, a senior at Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School.
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