NCUE community partner Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation held a grand opening for their Auburn Gresham Healthy Lifestyle Hub on November 11, 2022.
Topic: Civic Engagement
Nominations open for civic engagement awards
The annual Civic Engagement Awards celebrate student organizations, units, faculty, staff, students, community partners, and interdisciplinary and equity efforts. Nominations are due March 14.
2023 Outstanding University Service Award, Initiative Awards named
Professor of Geology Dr. Eric Peterson has received the 2023 Outstanding Service Award. Assistant Professor of Creative Technologies Dr. Sercan Şengün and Assistant Professor of Nursing Dr. Susan Watkins have received Service Initiative Awards.
Dr. Mike Hendricks and two political science students visit Costa Rica for alternative break
From January 3-13, Assistant Professor Dr. Mike Hendricks, Katie Sebok (graduate student) and Maddie McNab (undergraduate political science minor) spent 10 days with a group of ISU students in Sarapiquí, Costa Rica on an Alternative Winter Break trip.
Minors matter: Civic engagement minor intrigued job interviewers
Abby Sharp graduated in December 2022 with a civic engagement and responsibility minor.
#ISUAdvocates: a chat with Student Body President Patrick Walsh
Learn more about the goals of the Student Government Association from Patrick Walsh, student body president.
Political science and sociology double major driven to make communitywide impact
Ever since he was a child, Illinois State University senior Lawrence Landfair has been enthusiastic about engaging in politics to make his mark on the world.
2023 Grabill-Homan Community Peace Prize nominations due January 31
The Grabill-Homan Community Peace Prize recognizes individual achievements in peacemaking, leadership, community service, and activism.
Holiday Helper program serves hundreds of local children
For over a decade, Illinois State University’s Holiday Helper program has provided gifts and hosted parties for hundreds of local children each year during the holiday season.
Introducing Thanksgiving to international students
The Office of International Engagement hosted a Thanksgiving Celebration November 17 for international students at Illinois State University.