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Topic: Civic Engagement
Election Night Live provides a live, online forum about political issues
As election day approaches, Illinois State University took the initiative to educate students and viewers about politics’ crucial role in our lives through “Election Night Live.”
University offices closed November 8 for General Election Day, voting open in the Bone
Tuesday, November 8, 2022, is General Election Day, and a State of Illinois holiday for 2022. Illinois State University offices will be closed, except for necessary operations. Classes are cancelled. Voting will be available in the Bone Student Center.
NCUE teachers new to Chicago Public Schools kick off the school year
This past August, many recent graduates kicked off the school year as new teachers in Chicago. We are highlighting three of these #edbirds as we checked in this fall to see how the 2022-23 school year is going so far.
Musical experience Fire Ecologies to focus on climate change, November 1
The Unheard-of//Ensemble will perform an hour-long work about our changing climate at 8 p.m. November 1 in Kemp Recital Hall of Illinois State University.
Connecting ISU faculty, staff, students to community-integrated urban education
One of the primary goals of the National Center for Urban Education (NCUE) is to prepare preservice teachers to teach in urban settings.
Center for Civic Engagement encourages voter registration, education, and turnout for November 8 election
With Election Day approaching on Tuesday, November 8, staff at the Center for Civic Engagement are striving to expand voting engagement efforts on Illinois State University’s campus this fall.
Thomas McClure featured on LinkedIn in honor of National Pro Bono Week
In celebration of National Pro Bono Week, Thomas McClure was highlighted on LinkedIn by Prairie State Legal Service, for his service and dedication to their clients.
Student voter survey shows 87 percent registered
The good news is 87 percent of Illinois State University students responding to the ISU Voter Engagement Survey said they are registered to vote.
Hostile Terrain art exhibition, November 1-4
Hostile Terrain is a participatory art exhibition organized by the Undocumented Migration Project that will run November 1-4. The exhibit aims to illuminate the humanitarian crisis of all the lives lost at the United States’ border.