For decades, Illinois State University students, faculty, and staff have provided holiday gifts for local children through the University’s Holiday Helper program. In the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and struggling economy, the program became more important than ever for families in Bloomington-Normal.
Unit: Center for Civic Engagement
All in on democracy: ISU makes major effort to get students engaged in 2020 election and beyond
Civic engagement is a core value at Illinois State, and the University has made a concerted effort to ensure students are more represented at polls, in policymaking, and in community building.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion update, November 30
This update includes a call for business names to be added to the University’s Supplier Diversity initiative, a Milner Library resource guide on systemic racism, and Deliberate Dialogues through the Center for Civic Engagement.
A Day in the Life: Students contribute through Greek life
Those who founded ISU’s sorority and fraternity community more than 50 years ago would be proud of the 2,500 affiliated students today.
CCE encourages conversation skills through new Deliberative Dialogue programming
A new program through the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning (CESL) encourages students to voice their perspectives while actively listening to others.
Central Illinois’ soon-to-be first female Eagle Scout carving out her own path
Illinois State freshman Celeste Saul will become the first female Eagle Scout in the Central Illinois region.
Register now for the 2021 University-Wide Teaching & Learning Symposium
Join the largest conversation about teaching and student learning at Illinois State, online in 2021.
A guide to all things voting on and off campus
Illinois State University’s Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning provides helpful resources for voting.
Holiday Helper seeks sponsorships, offers curbside drop-off
For decades, Illinois State University students, faculty, and staff have provided holiday gifts for local children through the University’s Holiday Helper program.
Events offer post-election support for students, faculty, and staff
Illinois State University’s Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning (CESL) is working with a variety of campus partners to offer resources and events to support the campus community after the November 3 election.