The Voter Engagement Coalition would like input from faculty and instructors on how they used and integrated election information into their courses during the fall semester.
Tag: civic engagement
Let’s Talk Teaching: Civic Engagement in Extraordinary Times
Explore the many facets of civic engagement in this preview of the 2021 University-Wide Teaching and Learning Symposium.
Partner Perspective: New partnership fosters information sharing
In early September 2020, BN Welcoming and Bloomington-Normal’s Not In Our School organizations established a new and invaluable partnership with Dr. Katy Strzepek and Illinois State University’s Center for Civic Engagement.
New community partners join Community Consulting Board
This fall, the Center for Civic Engagement welcomed new members to its Community Consulting Board.
New strategic plan leads to name change and advisory board
Based on recommendations from their new strategic plan, the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning is beginning the 2021 calendar year with a new name—the Center for Civic Engagement.
Holiday Helper program serves local children amid the pandemic
For decades, Illinois State University students, faculty, and staff have provided holiday gifts for local children through the University’s Holiday Helper program. In the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and struggling economy, the program became more important than ever for families in Bloomington-Normal.
CCE encourages conversation skills through new Deliberative Dialogue programming
A new program through the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning (CESL) encourages students to voice their perspectives while actively listening to others.
Holiday Helper seeks sponsorships, offers curbside drop-off
For decades, Illinois State University students, faculty, and staff have provided holiday gifts for local children through the University’s Holiday Helper program.
Events offer post-election support for students, faculty, and staff
Illinois State University’s Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning (CESL) is working with a variety of campus partners to offer resources and events to support the campus community after the November 3 election.
Illinois State Presidential Debate Watch Party, October 22
Illinois State University’s Voter Engagement Coalition is hosting a virtual Presidential Debate Watch Party on Thursday, October 22, with pre- and post-debate discussions directed by University debate experts.