Anya Malley ’17 is an alum of Illinois State University’s Department of English who received their Bachelor of Arts through the publishing studies program. During their time at the University, they gained hands-on experience at the Publications Unit, and now they are an associate editor at Learning for Justice.
Topic: Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement Grants open for in-course, RSO projects
Awards are open to collaborative projects aimed at improving or educating within the Bloomington-Normal or McLean County community.
Transgender students’ struggles on a college campus
College can be challenging for any student in a multitude of ways, but for transgender students it can present additional stressors.
Metcalf Elementary students learn about civic engagement
Metcalf Elementary students from Kim Carthans’ third grade class had the opportunity to learn about civic engagement while making cards for Carle BroMenn Medical Center.
Learning to serve and serving to learn
A group of D/deaf education majors and faculty from the College of Education worked to make a difference in the lives of D/deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) students in Chicago and throughout the state.
MCN supports healthcare workers during event
Mennonite College of Nursing faculty, staff, and alumni gathered to show their support for healthcare workers during the “Light Up the Night” event on Thursday, November 4, during the evening shift change at Carle Bromenn Medical Center in Normal and OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington.
Partner Perspective: Environmental conservation in our own backyard
A partnership with Illinois State’s Alternative Breaks program allowed for valuable environmental conservation work for the ParkLands Foundation.
A concert like no other: Symphony Orchestra’s Music for All provides interactive experience
Illinois State Symphony Orchestra’s Music for All concert is an interactive event meant to engage attendees of all ages.
Illinois State art students create documentary for local nonprofit
Students in Assistant Professor Ruth Burke’s special topics course created a video documentary to spread awareness about Sunnyside Community Garden’s mission to help people have access to healthy and organic produce. The documentary is approximately 15 minutes and will be followed by a question and answer session with the students.
Teach Chicago Tomorrow students enjoy Taste of ISU
On August 24, 2021, the National Center for Urban Education (NCUE) had the pleasure of hosting the first Taste of ISU event with future Redbird educators from the recently launched program Teach Chicago Tomorrow (TCT). It was a wonderful day full of new experiences for first-year students: meeting new people and learning more about ISU and its community partners, schools, faculty, and staff.