Lawrence Landfair recounts his time interning for Senator Richard J. Durbin.
Topic: Civic Engagement
Early Voting Rally celebration, October 28
Early voting is open on the campus of Illinois State University. A rally to celebrate the right to vote will be at 11 a.m. Friday, October 28 on Milner Plaza.
Early voting open until November 4 in Bone, Watterson
The University’s Voter Engagement Coalition reminds the Illinois State community of important dates and voting information for the fall semester.
Students lunch with Illinois legislators
College students rarely have the time to think about the outside world let alone which politicians represent them in the State of Illinois. The event, Lunch with Legislators, was meant to bridge that gap and create those connections.
Civic Engagement grant applications due November 4
Civic Engagement Grant Awards are open to Illinois State University student organizations or individuals working together on an in-course project that is aimed at improving or educating within the Bloomington-Normal/McLean County community.
Take Back the Night, October 25, 2022
Illinois State University’s student organizations are hosting the annual Take Back the Night march and vigil October 25.
#ISUAdvocate: Getting the vote out
ISU’s Center for Civic Engagement shares how it is getting campus out to vote this year.
Banner-Making Workshop, October 26
Posters for rallies and political campaigns typically end up in a corner of the basement or garage, bent, maybe stained, never to be used again.
Second annual SOCKtober drive to benefit local kids
When the Center for Civic Engagement’s Annie Weaver noticed a trend of multiple kids listing “socks” on their Holiday Helper needs list, she decided to do something about it.
Pass it On
A canvas print with the message, “You can do amazing things,” was carefully placed in a bin by Evie Nikokavouras as she carried another load to her car during move-out out last spring. The freshman laughed and said, “It’s time. I need a new quote for next year.” But her artwork wasn’t headed for the