Affiliated with Heartland Service Dogs in Mokena, the Illinois State University Service Dog Organization helps prepare dogs to become fully trained service dogs while educating the public on their importance and service dog etiquette.
Topic: Civic Engagement
Where will the Stevenson Center take you?
With an expansive global influence, the Stevenson Center’s graduate programs place students in communities in need in the U.S. and abroad.
M.F.A. student (re)visions possibilites of post-black art
Curated by Master of Fine Arts and women’s and gender studies graduate certificate candidate Venise Keys, (Re)Vision: What Is Post-Black Art? opened November 14 at Jan Brandt Gallery in Bloomington.
Alternative Breaks launches fundraising effort
In honor of the 15-year anniversary of Alternative Breaks at Illinois State, Leadership and Community Connections launched a large fundraising effort in November to raise $15,000 for the 15 years they have been on campus.
WGS students see firsthand immigrants’ impact on Chicago
On November 6, a small delegation of Women’s and Gender Studies 391 students spent the day looking at Chicago through the lens of community development and immigration struggles.
ACED Fellow Jordan Backstrom serves in Montana
AmeriCorps alum and Applied Community and Economic Development (ACED) Fellow Jordan Backstrom is helping individuals in Missoula, Montana, to strengthen community prosperity.
Theatre Connections program collecting outerwear
The Illinois State University School of Theatre and Dance and the Theatre Connections program is partnering with two registered student organizations to gather donations of new or gently used winter outerwear for new refugees in the Chicago area.
Healthy You Healthy Earth fair November 12
The Healthy You Healthy Earth will take place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, November 12.
Toys for Tots: Watch for drop boxes
Toys for Tots drop boxes will begin appearing around campus beginning Monday, November 16, and will be collected on Monday, December 21.
AmeriCorps alum Emily Rego: Serving locally, thinking globally
For Applied Community and Economic Development (ACED) Fellow Emily Rego, improving the Bloomington-Normal community is a top priority.