Incoming Illinois State freshman Parker Daugherty could sense the excitement. He was serving one afternoon through Feed My Sheep, a backpack program his church started a few years ago that provides meals to students who qualify for free and reduced school lunches. Daugherty, who is days away from finishing up his senior year at LeRoy High School, was stuffing food in the backpack when a little boy let out a gleeful yell. It turned out Daugherty had just packed his favorite cereal.
Unit: Center for Civic Engagement
Therapeutic recreation students make an impact
Moving classes online for the spring semester due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation meant that many professors had to act quickly and be creative. Rachel Smith, instructional assistant professor in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation, rose to the challenge.
Illinois State coalition seeks feedback on voter engagement plan
Illinois State University’s Voter Engagement Coalition is currently seeking feedback on the University’s Voter Engagement Plan for 2020–2021. Submit feedback through the online survey by May 15.
Volunteer virtually to make a difference
Civic engagement is a core value of Illinois State University, and it’s more important than ever for Redbirds to be engaged, active participants within their communities. By practicing civic engagement, we’re promoting the quality of life for those around us. Individuals can do important volunteer work even while staying at home.
Peace Corps Fellow serving with AmeriCorps uses art to promote inclusion and community
Peace Corps Fellow Ryan Arnold has always had a penchant for making things happen, even before joining the Stevenson Center. Prior to starting his master’s degree, Arnold served with the Peace Corps in Cameroon from 2011 to 2013 as a youth development coordinator. He went on to work at CARE for AIDS for four years as the African Operations Director. In 2018, Arnold joined the Stevenson Center to pursue a master’s degree in political science.
Innovation Consulting Community team proposes sustainable farming container at ISU
In just months, a team of motivated students put together a proposal to implement a shipping container farm on Illinois State’s campus.
Every Redbird Counts: 2020 U.S. Census
During the 2020 Census, Redbirds should be counted in Normal, Illinois, and not at their permanent addresses. An accurate Census count helps ensure that both the Town of Normal and McLean County receive the federal funding they need to support the infrastructure used by Illinois State students.
LinkedIn provides Redbirds with valuable online career connections
The Career Center provides practical tips for how to utilize LinkedIn effectively as a digital career and networking tool.
POSTPONED: Nominations sought for Civic Engagement Awards
Each year, the American Democracy Project (ADP) and the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning (CESL) honor individuals across campus and in the community for their efforts in civic engagement.
University supports students, alumni with career interest and passion for common good
Redbirds interested in careers in nonprofit, social services, and government gain assistance with new career advisor.