Illinois State senior Karly Enger has been questioning the status quo and their own identity since they were a child.
Student fights to make ISU more inclusive
Topic: Civic Engagement
ISU immersion visit inspires education student to spring into action
The week of March 7th marked the 2016 Spring Break week for all Illinois State University students, a week to rest and refocus. Meet Chanel Howard, an ISU Special Education major student who did just that! After taking a College of Education redesigned course offered by Dr. Lucille Eckrich, Chanel observed a local High School in the East Garfield Park Community on the West-side of Chicago.
Pilsen community tour inspires discovery for ISU students
This semester, as part of their clinical visits to Pilsen, Illinois State University students participated in self-guided tours of the neighborhood.
Bring civic engagement to your course
The deadline to apply for the (Re)Design Your Course for Civic Engagement summer workshop series has been extended to April 26.
ISU F.L.A.M.E. hosts Clothesline Project for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
On Tuesday, April 19, ISU Feminist Led Activist Movement to Empower (ISU F.L.A.M.E.) hosted The Clothesline Project on the Quad of Illinois State University.
Becker named Grabill-Homan Peace Prize recipient
Kelley Becker, associate minister at First Christian Church in Bloomington, is the 2016 recipient of the Grabill-Homan Community Peace Prize from the Illinois State University Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies Program.
Exploring the world—and your place in it—through Peace Corps
Illinois State alum Brad Merryman visited campus March 30 to discuss global engagement as part of the International Studies Seminar Series sponsored by the Office of International Studies and Programs.
Student art goes green to celebrate Earth Day 2016
Illinois State students will exhibit art they created using sustainable materials April 21 the day before Earth Day. Faculty, staff, and students are welcomed to attend this event, which will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Rosa Parks Room in Watterson Towers.
‘Choose to Shine’ fashion show raises money for Down syndrome group
Illinois State’s Down Syndrome Special Interest Group will host a fashion show Sunday, April 24, to raise money for the Central Illinois Down Syndrome Organization.
Donate your items when you move out
As the time to move out of off-campus residences quickly approaches, Leadership and Community Connections would like to inform students of the local organizations available to accept donated items.
