Throughout the month of October, the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) will be hosting SOCKtober, a sock collection drive to benefit the kids taking part in CCE’s Holiday Helper program.
CCE hosts SOCKtober sock drive
Unit: Center for Civic Engagement
Latinx Heritage Month continues
A talk with filmmaker Neyda Martinez and a Latin American music concert highlight events for Latinx Heritage Month.
Collaboration leads to cookware program supporting local students
A new cookware program, a collaboration between the School Street Food Pantry, Illinois State University, and Molina Healthcare, will provide students with a kitchen starter set and knowledge about nutritional information.
ISU’s new Innovation Hub looks to spark entrepreneurship, economic growth in McLean County
Momentum is building again for Illinois State’s Innovation Hub.
Community in the classroom and beyond
The Civic Engagement Cohort provides an opportunity for teacher candidates to see that teaching is not a siloed profession.
Local nonprofits take part in Civic Engagement Day at Festival ISU
Civic Engagement Day was a great way for students to learn about the importance of civic engagement and find out ways they can help in their community. Representatives from 34 local nonprofit organizations had the opportunity to talk to students about their volunteer and internship opportunities.
Applications open for Alternative Breaks
Students who take part in AB are given opportunities to lead and take part in local, national, and global service trips to help communities in need. Some of these trips include building homes for the homeless, feeding hungry families, tutoring young children, and so much more.
Career strategies for freshmen and sophomores
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, there are 10 things you can do during college to make yourself marketable when searching for a job.
Illinois State University receives national award for civic engagement
The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) has recognized Illinois State University with the organization’s 2021 Excellence and Innovation Award for Civic Learning and Community Engagement.
Problems solved: Students become creative consultants
The challenge for every student is applying knowledge learned through lectures and gleaned from textbooks to the working world each will enter upon graduation.
