About 100 students and staff removed 300 pounds of waste and recyclable items April 23 from Illinois State University’s campus and the surrounding areas for the University’s inaugural cleanup day.
Unit: Center for Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement Celebration, April 30
Illinois State University’s chapter of the American Democracy Project is holding the Civic Engagement Celebration on Tuesday, April 30, in the Circus Room of the Bone Student Center.
CARE4U gives hope to at-risk youth
Created by Ani Yazedjian with a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the program focuses on relationship skills, job readiness, and financial literacy targeted toward at-risk youth.
From the source: Why students choose Alternative Breaks
There are many reasons students choose to participate in Alternative Break. Hear from some current students on why they dove in and what they’ve gotten out of the experience.
What is Alternative Break? (And what can your college student get out of it?)
College students are taking advantage of school breaks to leave their mark on the world, develop skills, and make great friends thanks to Alternative Break.
From trash to new paths: How Alternative Spring Break changed my outlook
Aaron Gyllenhaal, a senior public relations student, shares his experience as a trip leader on an Honors Alternative Spring Break trip this March to Memphis, Tennessee.
Course redesign leads to sociology students conducting research for local nonprofits
Students in Associate Professor Christopher Wellin’s SOC 300 course worked with local nonprofit organizations to conduct qualitative research addressing the needs of the partner organizations. The research projects were a result of Wellin’s participation in the 2018 CTLT Civic Engagement Course Redesign workshop.
Food Pantry seeks to solve student hunger problem
When listing the struggles facing college students, people tend to think of homesickness or studying stress—many never consider hunger.
Producer, director Conrad Weaver to attend free Thirsty Land showing, March 25
The public is invited to attend a free screening of Thirsty Land at the Normal Theater on Monday, March 25. The documentary begins at 7 p.m. and film producer/director Conrad Weaver will present immediately following the movie.
Illinois Art Station: New program inspires children through art
Illinois Art Station is a new program aiming to provide children and youth in McLean County opportunities to grow and learn through visual art experiences.