civic engagement

International Seminar Series to focus on Global Perspectives: Democracy and Elections Around the World

The next event for the fall 2024 International Seminar Series will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024.

Vote in the November 5, 2024 General Election

A sign at the Bone Student Center polling location reads "Vote Here"

Students, faculty, and staff are highly encouraged to vote in the November 5 General Election. Find the resources you need to cast your ballot on campus.

Socktober program returns to collect socks for local children

An Illinois State student and members of a community partner organization stand behind boxes full of socks collected for the SOCKtober program.

The Center for Civic Engagement is kicking off its annual SOCKtober program, a sock drive during October designed to collect socks for local children.

Illinois State University recognized for improved student voting rate

three students holds quilts with voter engagement words that say "Vote!" "Your Vote is Your Voice" and "Vote for those who can't."

Illinois State University was honored with the Illinois Campus Voting Challenge Most Improved Voting Rate: 4-year Institution award for the 2022 midterms.

International Seminar Series to focus on global perspectives: Democracy and Elections Around the World

The first event for the fall 2024 International Seminar Series is now open for registration.

Mennonite College of Nursing professors are selected as Collaboratory Civic Engagement Champions

Professors Jessica Sullivan and Kirsten Clerkin receive a trophy.

Professors Jessica Sullivan and Kirsten Clerkin from the Mennonite College of Nursing were announced by the Center for Civic Engagement as the new Collaboratory Civic Engagement Champions.

Voter Engagement Open House set for May 3, seeking coalition members and election interns

A group of students gather to vote at the Bone Student Center.

The Center for Civic Engagement will host a Voter Engagement Open House on Friday, May 3, from 2-4 p.m. for faculty, staff, or students interested in sharing ideas about voter engagement efforts.

Help reach this year’s goal for #RedbirdImpact Month

group of people in park wearing ISU shirts

This year Redbirds can give their time and treasures to make a #RedbirdImpact to help their communities and Illinois State University.

2024 Civic Engagement award winners announced

Winners of the 2024 Civic Engagement Awards pose with their plaques.

Winners in all eight categories of the 2024 Civic Engagement Awards were named as part of Illinois State University’s annual Civic Engagement Celebration.

Bring it Back to Normal: Volunteer for a day of service on April 12

A group of students volunteer in drain stenciling during 2023's Bring It Back to Normal.

Students can join one of four planned service projects and Bring it Back to Normal on April 12.