AJ Kurfman, a senior here at Illinois State, is majoring in Spanish with a Latin American and Latino Studies (LALS) minor. This spring, as he finished up his degree, he is doing an internship with the Immigration Project for credit toward the LALS minor. Despite his busy schedule, he made time to share with LALS
Topic: Civic Engagement
Civic engagement in Criminal Justice Sciences 102
Beichner’s honors students in Criminal Justice Sciences (CJS) 102 spent the Spring 2018 semester completing a civic engagement project for YWCA McLean County’s Stepping Stones.
Student involvement helps Redbird leader develop vital career skills
Discover how newly elected SGA President Mike Rubio’s campus involvement helped him to develop essential skills employers are seeking in candidates, and how you can do the same!
Project READ inspires future educators
When Dominique’s son came home from school complaining that he was not allowed to go to swimming lessons with the rest of his class, Dominique wondered what had gone wrong.
Preservice teachers facilitate family math night
On March 22, Professors Rena Shifflet and Alan Bates along with 19 Illinois State University preservice teachers from the class Teach 204 visited Willa Cather Elementary School in the East Garfield Park community of Chicago as part of their course work.
Milner Library exhibit captures the lives of English language learners through visuals
An eye-catching exhibit in Milner Library is a perfect synthesis of interdisciplinary collaboration and civic engagement.
Relationship between campus and community explored in report, awards, May 1
The results from the Community Partner Survey Report will be announced, and the Civic Engagement Awards will be presented.
Stripeik receives Grabill-Homan Peace Prize
Politics and Government student Billy Stripeik was honored at the College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Spring Address with the Grabill-Homan Peace Prize Award.
Graduate fellow brings experience to Houston nonprofit
Change Happens, a Houston-based nonprofit, is hosting Applied Community and Economic Development Fellow Lindsey Earl for her professional practice. This is the first year that Change Happens is partnering with the Stevenson Center, providing an invaluable opportunity to refine skills while helping Change Happens fulfill its mission.
International Studies continues panels on teaching and mentoring international students
The Office of International Studies and Programs (OISP) cordially invites all university students, faculty, and staff to attend a student panel on international student experiences at Illinois State.