Welcome to the first issue of Redbird Impact. Through this biannual magazine, we will inform, celebrate, and inspire others with stories and examples of the efforts being made by students, faculty, and staff at Illinois State University to positively impact the communities in which we live, work, and study.
Here are some upcoming community engagement events and opportunities available through Illinois State University.
A new program is giving Illinois State students an opportunity to get a head start on their careers while helping the community.
Each issue we highlight university units that contribute significantly to civic engagement efforts on campus. It would only be appropriate then for our first issue to spotlight Illinois State University’s new hub for civic engagement: the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning.
For the 18th year, Alternative Breaks (AB) will send hundreds of students across the country to partner with local community agencies to aid in their missions. This year, AB is connecting with alumni in the communities they are visiting too.
Since starting at Illinois State University in 2012, Javadi has returned to Iran for three summers. She began exploring opportunities to make a difference in the summer of 2014.
Over 50 students participated in the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning’s MLK Jr. Day of Service on Saturday, January 20.
Khara Holland is a traveling nurse. A traveling pediatric hematology oncology nurse, to be exact.
Illinois State’s Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning will host a film series every Monday in February starting from February 5.
The Community Engagement Awards recognize and celebrate people, organizations, and units whose work exemplifies Illinois State University’s value of civic engagement.
