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The College of Applied Science & Technology, along with Illinois State University is proud to host Patricia Arquette on April 20, 2017, as our keynote speaker.
April 17-21, 2017
Science and Technology Week celebrates advancements in the field of science and technology, as well as the hardworking, dedicated students and professionals who make those advancements possible. Past keynote speakers include:
Tim Gunn – television host and Chief Creative Officer at Liz Claiborne Inc.
Charlie Trotter – chef
Bill Nye – science guy
Brian Greene – theoretical physicist
….and more!
Schedule of Events
- ADM Professional Development Dinner – Monday, April 17, 5:00 p.m., Prairie Room, Bone Student Center
- Neon at Night 5K Fun Run – Wednesday, April 19, 8:00 p.m., Student Fitness Center
- Women in Leadership Conference – Thursday, April 20, 8:30 a.m., Hancock Stadium Club Room
- Keynote Speaker – Patricia Arquette – Thursday, April 20, 7:00 p.m., Braden Auditorium, Bone Student Center
- Academy of Achievement – Friday, April 21, 8:30 a.m., Hancock Stadium Club Room
Monday, April 17, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. – Prairie Room, Bone Student Center
ADM Professional Development Dinner
Attend this event to learn formal dining skills and conversational practices for interview and work settings, while meeting College of Applied Science and Technology alumni. This event is sponsored by Archer Daniels Midland.
- 5:00-6:00 p.m. Mocktail and mingle hour
- 6:00 p.m. Dinner and presentation
- $20 per student
- Registered Student Organizations can purchase seats by contacting Kara Pool Snyder at kepool@ilstu.edu
- Sign up by Friday, April 7th by emailing kepool@ilstu.edu.
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. – Student Fitness Center
Neon at Night 5K Fun Run
Enjoy a 5K run through Illinois State’s campus at night. This event is co-sponsored by CAST and Campus Recreation.
- Race will start and end at the Student Fitness Center
- Register at Alumni.IllinoisState.edu/neonrun
- $15 for ISU Students, $20 for ISU Faculty/Staff and Community. Beginning March 28, the entry fee will increase to $20 for ISU Students, $25 for ISU Faculty/Staff and Community
Thursday, April 20, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. – Hancock Stadium Club Room
Women in Leadership Conference
Did you know that 7 out of 8 CAST departments graduate female students into male-dominated fields? Join us to have conversations about career success with successful CAST alumni. Keynote speaker is Marlene Dietz, first lady of Illinois State University.
- $15 per student
- $30 per professional
- Sign up by Friday, April 7, 2017 by emailing kepool@ilstu.edu.
Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. – Braden Auditorium, Bone Student Center
Keynote Address Ms. Patricia Arquette
Actress, writer and activist Patricia Arquette has spent her career portraying memorable characters in film and on television. Winner of both the Academy Award and the Emmy for her roles in Medium and Boyhood, Arquette has chosen to use her considerable visibility to shine a light on issues and speak for people whose voices are rarely heard.
Her work post-Katrina and then in Haiti after the devastating hurricanes in 2012 led to to the creation of “Give Love”, a skills training organization that is deeply engaged with community-led sanitation projects to treat and compost waste, improve public health, and create jobs around recycling.
When Arquette raised the issue of equality and fair wages for women at the 2015 Academy Awards, the world took notice. She has since galvanized a growing movement determined to achieve equality for women in the United States, which has culminated in launching a petition to compel Congress to finally ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which gives women a clear constitutional basis for challenging discrimination.
Arquette is also an executive produces on a new documentary addressing the pay gap, Equal Means Equal, which explores topics such as pregnancy discrimination, female poverty, reproductive health care and sexual assault.
Arquette’s dedication to advocating for basic human rights has taken a front seat and is where is currently dedicating the bulk of her time, efforts, and most importantly, her voice.
- This event is free and open to the public.
Friday, April 21, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. – Hancock Stadium Club Room
Academy of Achievement Induction Ceremony
Celebrate CAST alumni during their induction to the Academy of Achievement. The Academy brings together alumni that are “thought leaders” in their fields, who, through their life work, serve as an inspiration to others to pursue similar career paths.
- Coffee hour, 8:30-9:30 a.m. (free and open to the public)
- Induction ceremony, 9:30 a.m. (free and open to the public)
- Brunch, 10:30 a.m. (invitation only)
Contact Kara Pool Snyder at kepool@IllinoisState.edu with any questions or requests for accommodations.