Illinois State University proudly celebrates the growth of the Big Red Marching Machine (BRMM), now resonating with nearly 400 talented students, a testament to the thriving Redbird band and arts community.
Publication: Redbird Impact
STEM camp ‘instills empowerment’: nonprofit, Illinois State host local youths at weeklong STEM camp
A collaboration between two local entities whose shared mission focuses on creating opportunities for young people has produced a program that’s loaded with fun learning experiences. Western Avenue Community Center in Bloomington and Illinois State University have partnered on a program called EARLI–STEMbirds that gives Bloomington-Normal youths the chance to pretend to be college students.
Misinformation vs. disinformation: School of Com prof on a digital literacy mission
Misinformation versus disinformation. Digital literacy resides at the intersection of the two and can be crucial to a democratic society, so says Dr. Joseph Zompetti, professor in the School of Communication at Illinois State University.
Computing connections: Mennonite College of Nursing administers technology education program for seniors
The Oasis Connections Technology Education program for seniors provided by Illinois State University’s Mennonite College of Nursing (MCN), aims to close the generational digital divide through its technology literacy curriculum.
Campus hero: Kim Fisher
Redbird Impact named Kim Fisher the fall 2023 Campus Hero for her work as technology expert and a passionate advocate for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), Fisher has worked in public school systems as an inclusion specialist, a learning behavior specialist, and as an assistive technology consultant.
Fall 2023 international seminar series event to focus on colonialism
The upcoming event for the fall 2023 International Seminar Series is now open for registration.
Spring cleaners: Bring it Back to Normal volunteers make communitywide impact
More than 30 students volunteered two hours Friday afternoon during Illinois State University’s annual Bring it Back to Normal (BIBTN) event.
2023 Civic Engagement award winners named
Individuals and groups across the campus and community were honored with the 2023 Civic Engagement Awards as part of Illinois State University’s annual Civic Engagement Celebration, hosted by the Center for Civic Engagement.
Vote in April 4 election
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Civic Leadership
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