Perhaps the days of sneaking in a tweet or Facebook status during class have finally come to an end. One marketing professor is making an effort to incorporate more social media in the classroom, and she’s starting by encouraging faculty to use it. As one…
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Students concerned about getting home safe now have another option: the Delta Tau Delta fraternity escort system. Members of the fraternity will be available to walk students home between 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Thursday. Escorts can be found at a table near…
In response to the changing economic market, the annual education majors job fair was switched for a new, conference-style event to provide more interactive experience. The Networking, Professionalism, & Recruitment in Education Conference was hosted March 6 in Westlake Hall for all education majors hoping…
The Bradley University Police Department is making its presence known in a new way, through the “Party Contacts” system. The program, which began this past weekend, aims to educate students hosting parties around campus in order to keep them safe, BUPD Chief of Police Brian…
Former State Rep. Robin Kelly ’77, ‘82 won the special Democratic primary on Feb. 26 in the race to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. The Chicago Tribune reported that New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg helped fund millions of dollars in pro-gun control ads to help Kelly…
As someone who has educated people in a variety of places across the globe, Cecile Arquette will soon add Chile to her list, as a result of her upcoming Fulbright Scholar award. Arquette, an associate professor of Teacher Education, received the grant to teach English…
The first Congresswoman ever to represent Central Illinois attended the Women in Leadership Luncheon Monday to speak about her experiences in Congress, but she also gave advice to students on how to become future leaders. Democrat Cheri Bustos, who was elected in November as representative…
Before the temporary moratorium of fraternity social events was announced Feb. 10, Bradley’s most recent alcohol action plan was very similar to other universities across the nation, but has not been updated since 2008. As the Interfraternity Council works on a new risk management policy…
As congressman of the 18th district of Illinois, Aaron Schock ’02 divides his time between Washington, D.C. and Peoria. But the representative could be spending more time in the state, as he may run for Illinois governor. “I am considering running for governor,” Schock said…
Lydia’s Lounge has been used for a variety of student activities over the years, but the space may gain a permanent identity this semester with the new Lydia’s Lounge Acoustic Series. The series will feature two student hour-long performances each month in University Hall during…