Several months into Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic, Master’s International student Michael Anstirman is adjusting to his new role as an agribusiness advisor.
Peace Corps Volunteer Michael Anstirman serves in Dominican Republic
Topic: Civic Engagement
Ring in the holiday season with Holiday Helper
Holiday Helper is a program that gives Illinois State students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to provide gifts and parties for over 200 underprivileged children in the Bloomington-Normal community.
Morrell to keynote the 2017 Teaching & Learning Symposium
An award-winning author, teacher, and researcher, Ernest Morrell will lead Illinois State faculty in an exploration of cultural responsiveness in teaching at the January 12, 2017, event.
Stevenson Center Alumni Day Guest Phillip Dawson
The Stevenson Center welcomed Peace Corps Fellow in political science Phillip Dawson for alumni day during Homecoming. Dawson attended the alumni day luncheon and presented his experiences to current students afterward.
‘Super Tuesdays’: Premiere performance and talk on culture of politics
The “Super Tuesdays: The Culture of Voting” series will wrap up on November 1 with a talk on political culture and the premiere performance of a new composition.
Trick-or-Treat for Change, October 31
Volunteers for the service project, Trick-or-Treat for Change, can dress in costume and trick-or-treat for monetary donations from residents in the Bloomington-Normal community on Halloween.
Super Tuesdays: Professor Meghan Leonard on “The Role of the Courts”
Professor Meghan Leonard, of the Department of Politics and Government, and Professor Michael Gizzi, of the Department Criminal Justice Sciences, presented “The Role of the Courts” October 18 at the “Super Tuesdays” forum.
New graduate programs underway at the Stevenson Center
The Stevenson Center has partnered with the School of Kinesiology and Recreation along with the Department of Sociology and Anthropology to provide graduate students with new learning opportunities.
International Studies to host town hall viewing on U.S.-China relations
Illinois State University’s Office of International Studies and Programs will host a live viewing of the 10th annual China Town Hall on Tuesday, October 18.
Explore the impact of civic engagement in your course
Join colleagues from across campus for a special one-hour discussion on Thursday, October 20.
