Having gotten our start as part of the Illinois State University (ISU) community a little over four years ago, Illinois Art Station (IAS) has enjoyed dynamic and varied relationships with ISU students, faculty, and staff. Now that we are our own independent organization the value of these relationships is made even clearer.
Tag: Community Engagement
Partner Perspectives: Students help drive engagement at fundraising event
Several teams comprised of Illinois State University staff, faculty, and students participate regularly in Home Sweet Home Ministries’ signature fundraising event. For the past three years of the event, Cassie Little and her sorority sisters from Epsilon Sigma Alpha have joined the challenge.
ISU Food Recovery Network receives national recognition
Redbirds in ISU’s Food Recovery Network were recognized by the national organization as “Top Food Recover-er” for 2020, logging more food recoveries than 99 percent of the FRN chapters in the country.
Center for Civic Engagement launches Spring into Service
The Center for Civic Engagement is launching Spring into Service, a series of service opportunities for Illinois State students throughout the spring semester.
New community partners join Community Consulting Board
This fall, the Center for Civic Engagement welcomed new members to its Community Consulting Board.
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.
POSTPONED: Nominations sought for Civic Engagement Awards
Each year, the American Democracy Project (ADP) and the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning (CESL) honor individuals across campus and in the community for their efforts in civic engagement.
Grants available for civic engagement projects
Senior Professionals and the American Democracy Project at Illinois State University are once again co-sponsoring civic engagement service learning grants and are looking to award funds to be used for local, student-led civic engagement projects.
Online sponsorship offered for this year’s Holiday Helper program
Help local children have a brighter holiday season by sponsoring them through the Holiday Helper program. This year’s program features a new, online sponsorship system and an additional partner agency.
Partner Perspectives: Partnership with School of Social Work reduces emergency room costs for the community
The Coordinating Appropriate Access to Comprehensive Healthcare program identifies low-income McLean County residents without a primary care provider and connects them with healthcare services, medication access, and a long-term primary care connection. Clinic interns from ISU’s School of Social Work facilitate the program.