Society & Culture
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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
This May, we celebrate the incredible history, diverse cultures, and enduring contributions of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. From the arts and sciences to grassroots activism and culinary innovation, AAPI individuals have shaped…
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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Understanding a Different Way of Perceiving the World
Javier Lopez Jlopezmedinaceli@lc.edu Godfrey – Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a person communicates, interacts socially, and understands the world around them. It is not a disease that can be “cured,”…
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IGEN Conference
Green Energy is an important ever growing field utilizing alternative methods of energy creation and consumption in a world facing a energy and transportation crisis. The Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN) is hosting a conference…
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Serena Williams: The Unmatched Legacy of a Tennis Icon
Javier Lopez Jlopezmedinaceli@lc.edu Serena Williams, born on September 26, 1981, in Saginaw, Michigan, is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes in the history of tennis. From an early age, Serena showed extraordinary talent,…
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Alice Paul: The Strategic Leader Behind Women’s Suffrage
Javier Lopez Jlopezmedinaceli@gmail.com Godfrey – When studying the history of women’s suffrage in the United States, Alice Paul stands out as one of the most determined and strategic leaders of the movement. Her persistence, organization,…
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Rosa Parks: A Woman Who Stood Up for Equality
Javier Lopez Jlopezmedinaceli@gmail.com Godfrey – Rosa Parks is remembered as one of the most important figures in the fight for equality and civil rights in the United States. Her courage and determination helped spark a movement…
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Malala Yousafzai: The Brave Voice for Girls’ Education
Javier Lopez Jlopezmedinaceli@gmail.com Malala Yousafzai is one of the most influential human rights activists of the 21st century and a global symbol of the fight for girls’ education. She was born on July 12, 1997, in…
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Marie Curie: The Woman Who Changed Science Forever
Isabela Santana- isaalejandra2707@gmail.com Marie Curie was one of the most important scientists in history and a pioneer for women in science. She was born in Warsaw, Poland, in 1867 and later moved to Paris, France,…
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Frida Kahlo: The Artist Who Turned Struggle into Masterpieces
Isabela Santana isantanagonzalez@lc.edu Frida Kahlo was a famous Mexican painter known for her powerful and emotional artwork. She was born in Coyoacán, Mexico, in 1907. Throughout her life, Kahlo faced many physical challenges, espicially after a…
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Ethical Use of AI in College and Careers
Taylor Smith Taysmith@lc.edu Artificial intelligence, or AI, as many refer to it, has been taking the world by storm. Simplifying everyday searches, making certain mediums more accessible, and even allowing people to have a good…