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.
Topic: Civic Engagement
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.
Lifelong engagement through Alumni Association
To align with the value of civic engagement, Illinois State’s Alumni Association’s Redbird Engagement and Development (RED) Committee has been tasked with providing leadership and direction for alumni to continue the lifelong responsibility of being informed and engaged global citizens through meaningful opportunities.
Give back at Illinois State
Check out the following community engagement opportunities open to Illinois State students, faculty, and staff.
MCN asks what a future nurse will look like
We asked members of the next generation to draw what they think nurses will be like in the future.
TRIO Student Support Services participants show love to local children
Students in Illinois State University’s TRIO Student Support Services Program decorated and filled Valentine’s Day gift bags for children at The Baby Fold.
Meaningful adapted physical education experience for ISU students
Jon’s Heroes in Training is a program for physical education teacher education (PETE) students to gain experience in meeting the needs of individuals with autism.