The first event for the fall 2024 International Seminar Series is now open for registration.
International Seminar Series to focus on global perspectives: Democracy and Elections Around the World
Unit: Center for Civic Engagement
Conceptual Foundations of Free Speech and Academic Freedom: Interactive workshop with Lara Schwartz of PEN America
Join Lara Schwartz, of PEN America and founding director of the American University Project on Civil Discourse, and Dr. Katy Strzepek, Ph.D. ’18, director of the Center for Civic Engagement, for an interactive online workshop designed to introduce faculty, staff, and administrators to the legal framework of the First Amendment, principles of free speech and academic freedom, and unprotected speech such as harassment or threats.
Redbirds Vote: Resources offered for voting in the general election
With the 2024 general election approaching on November 5, the Center for Civic Engagement is offering resources for voting and promoting electoral participation.
Illinois State University recognized for voter engagement action plan
Illinois State University has earned ALL IN’s Highly Established Action Plan Seal for the 2024 election cycle action plan. The University is one of 192 institutions that has earned this recognition so far.
Mennonite College of Nursing professors are selected as Collaboratory Civic Engagement Champions
Professors Jessica Sullivan and Kirsten Clerkin from the Mennonite College of Nursing were announced by the Center for Civic Engagement as the new Collaboratory Civic Engagement Champions.
Studentification is Normal
Students enrolled in a class last fall studied a phenomenon to which they and all Illinois State University students before them have contributed.
Voter Engagement Open House set for May 3, seeking coalition members and election interns
The Center for Civic Engagement will host a Voter Engagement Open House on Friday, May 3, from 2-4 p.m. for faculty, staff, or students interested in sharing ideas about voter engagement efforts.
International students prepare for life after graduation with help from Career Services
The process of applying for jobs can be an anxiety-inducing experience. For international students, the ordeal can be significantly more challenging. Career Services at Illinois State University aims to ease the burden by partnering with the Office of International Engagement (OIE) to host the International Student Career Series (ISCS).
Students embrace civic engagement through Bring it Back to Normal event
Nearly 40 Illinois State University students rolled up their sleeves on Friday, April 12, to give back to their campus and local community during the Center for Civic Engagement’s Bring it Back to Normal (BIBTN) service event.
Professor Hendricks receives Center for Civic Engagement’s Community Partner Award
On April 9, 2024, Professor Mike Hendricks received the Center for Civic Engagement’s Community Partner Award on behalf of BN Welcoming.
