Now through September 7, Illinois State University faculty and staff can record their community engagement efforts by clicking on “Report Your Activity” on the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning website.
Topic: Civic Engagement
Food pantry for students opens
When listing the struggles facing college students, people tend to think of homesickness or studying stress—many never consider hunger. A new student food pantry hopes to respond to a growing need.
AmeriCorps alumni ready for graduate school
The Stevenson Center’s newest Fellows are arriving. While all Fellows share a strong commitment to service, backgrounds and interests often vary. Two of the incoming Applied Community and Economic Development Fellows happen to share some common experiences and goals.
Illinois Art Station drives creative thinking and expression in the visual arts
A brightly painted, eye-catching van has been making appearances throughout Bloomington-Normal.
Celebrating 10-year mark, Prairie Grove ready for next step at Horticulture Center
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Prairie Grove, a collection of trees planted at Illinois State University’s Horticulture Center through the community organization Children and Elders Forest.
Stevenson Center welcomes new Peace Corps Fellows
In the fall, the Stevenson Center will welcome a new cohort of students. Three of the incoming Peace Corps Fellows bring unique experiences to Illinois State.
Grad students awarded grant for YWCA
Bich Tran, who recently completed a graduate degree in the Department of Politics and Government, and Derek Ruszkowski, an Applied Community and Economic Development graduate student in sociology, secured a Young Wonders Kitchen Remodel Grant from the Lowe’s Corporation for over $15,000.
Students find success in service learning
ISU Fellows working with the Peoria Teacher Education Pipeline help with the unique Law’n Order program for the East Bluff Neighborhood Housing Services.
Pipeline builds new partnership with Latinos Progresando
The Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline will launch a new partnership with Latinos Progresando, a community-based organization in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
Summer intern shares how her experience at Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning impacted her
For Rachael Wernsman a summer internship means getting the chance to make a lasting impact on your university through civic engagement.