Illinois State’s civic engagement and responsibility minor is for every student, representing five of the University’s six colleges, and encourages students to engage in community service.
Genetics professor Dr. John Sedbrook and a cooperative of regional institutions takes on an important environmental and economic challenge through research on the pennycress plant.
Illinois State offers an alternative and unique vehicle to discuss social issues through the establishment of ReggieCon, ISU’s home-grown comic convention with a focus on equity, diversity and inclusion.
Deliberative Dialogues are guided conversations on a variety of topics often difficult to discuss. The program uses issue guides from the National Issues Forum Institute (NIFI) to direct conversations among small groups. Participants practice conversational skills as they learn to respect and appreciate the perspectives of others.
The YWCA McLean County, a long-time campus partner, is offering a variety of free racial justice resources, both in honor of Black History Month and beyond.
Illinois State University is hosting two events in February in conjunction with its participation in the national Economic Literacy Project cohort. These opportunities are designed to promote economic literacy throughout the Illinois State University community and emphasize the impacts fiscal policies have on federal, state, and local budgets and communities.
Everyone is encouraged to attend the free film screening of the politically focused documentary, Battleground. The showing will be at the Normal Theatre on February 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
When it comes to sustainability, small everyday actions can make a big difference. Office of Sustainability Director Elisabeth Reed shared the following five ways Illinois State University students, faculty, and staff can contribute to campuswide sustainability efforts.
The Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) is now accepting nominations for the University’s annual Civic Engagement Awards. The awards celebrate Illinois State’s core value of civic engagement by recognizing individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to the cause.
Get an inside look at Illinois State University’s 2022 Alternative Winter Break trip to Memphis, Tennessee.
