One School of Communication (SoC) agent of change has used her role to help SoC graduate students help the off-campus community.
Tag: civic engagement
From the source: Why students choose Alternative Breaks
There are many reasons students choose to participate in Alternative Break. Hear from some current students on why they dove in and what they’ve gotten out of the experience.
What is Alternative Break? (And what can your college student get out of it?)
College students are taking advantage of school breaks to leave their mark on the world, develop skills, and make great friends thanks to Alternative Break.
#ISUAsks important questions for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Learn about all of the ways to get involved in April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Course redesign leads to sociology students conducting research for local nonprofits
Students in Associate Professor Christopher Wellin’s SOC 300 course worked with local nonprofit organizations to conduct qualitative research addressing the needs of the partner organizations. The research projects were a result of Wellin’s participation in the 2018 CTLT Civic Engagement Course Redesign workshop.
Producer, director Conrad Weaver to attend free Thirsty Land showing, March 25
The public is invited to attend a free screening of Thirsty Land at the Normal Theater on Monday, March 25. The documentary begins at 7 p.m. and film producer/director Conrad Weaver will present immediately following the movie.
Attend a free screening of Won’t You Be My Neighbor? at the Normal Theater
Illinois State University faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend a free showing of Won’t You Be My Neighbor? at the Normal Theater on Tuesday, February 26. The documentary begins at 7 p.m.
TRIO Student Support Services participants show love to local children
Students in Illinois State University’s TRIO Student Support Services Program decorated and filled Valentine’s Day gift bags for children at The Baby Fold.
Students honor Martin Luther King Jr. with service
A group of Illinois State University students turned Martin Luther King, Jr. Day from a day off to a day on by taking part in the MLK Day Service Project through the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning (CESL).
Reports highlight civic engagement efforts for 2017–2018 school year
According to recent reports from the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning, Illinois State University’s core value of civic engagement was evident during the 2017–2018 academic year as approximately 11,409 students completed an estimated 87,146 hours of service through both curricular and co-curricular projects and activities.