High school teachers and students get the opportunity to dive into math research each summer at Illinois State University through two programs organized by Distinguished Professor Saad El-Zanati.
Topic: Civic Engagement
Students invited to Pantry Listening Session on food insecurity, March 22
Illinois State University students can take part in a session with local leaders to discuss food insecurity.
Cadet Jimenez’s experience proves not all classrooms have walls
In the summer of 2017, Cadet Jimenez participated in the Army’s Cultural Understanding & Leadership Program (CULP), a three-week training experience where cadets travel outside of the United States to develop intercultural awareness and improve their foreign language proficiency skills.
Food Pantry seeks to solve student hunger problem
When listing the struggles facing college students, people tend to think of homesickness or studying stress—many never consider hunger.
Palecek seeks better health for Moroccan women and girls
Renee Palecek is currently serving as a women’s and girl’s development facilitator with the Peace Corps in Morocco. Palecek is completing her master’s degree in sociology with a sequence in Applied Community and Economic Development through the Stevenson Center.
Office of Sustainability speaks for the trees—figuratively
The Lorax would have been preaching to the choir at Illinois State University. The hero of Dr. Suess’ eponymously titled children’s fable, who “speaks for the trees” and who fought in vain to stop the Once-ler’s destruction of his beloved Truffulas, may have even found a new home in the Fell Arboretum, with its thousands of trees representing 154 species. Either way, his message in support of sustainability would have definitely struck a chord with Missy Nergard.
Producer, director Conrad Weaver to attend free Thirsty Land showing, March 25
The public is invited to attend a free screening of Thirsty Land at the Normal Theater on Monday, March 25. The documentary begins at 7 p.m. and film producer/director Conrad Weaver will present immediately following the movie.
Illinois Art Station: New program inspires children through art
Illinois Art Station is a new program aiming to provide children and youth in McLean County opportunities to grow and learn through visual art experiences.
Habitat for Humanity student chapter: Building monuments to civic engagement
Carol Jones owes her home to her own fortitude and a group of college students.
Nominations for Civic Engagement Awards open
Illinois State University’s chapter of the American Democracy Project (ADP) is accepting nominations for the annual Community Engagement Awards.