Winners in all eight categories of the 2024 Civic Engagement Awards were named as part of Illinois State University’s annual Civic Engagement Celebration.
2024 Civic Engagement award winners announced
Unit: Center for Civic Engagement
National Model U.N. team earns Outstanding Delegation
Fourteen students from the Department of Politics and Government participated in the National Model United Nations conference in New York City between April 1 and April 5, 2024.
John Scott’s journey to becoming a community leader: A journey of service
Raised in University Park, Illinois, John Scott credits his family for having a huge impact on who he is today. Having several brothers and sisters that are all creative had a positive impact on the people around him. John says, “My family has a mindset of going the extra mile, never giving up, being passionate about your work and doing so even if no one is watching.”
Bring it Back to Normal: Volunteer for a day of service on April 12
Students can join one of four planned service projects and Bring it Back to Normal on April 12.
International Seminar Series to focus on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
The next event for the spring International Seminar Series is now open for registration.
Civic Engagement Celebration set to take place April 9
Illinois State University’s annual Civic Engagement Celebration will take place on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 2:30-4 p.m. in the Circus Room of the Bone Student Center.
Students make #RedbirdImpact over Alternative Spring Break collecting 23 tons of trash
The power of teamwork was on full display during Illinois State’s Alternative Spring Break trip to Memphis, Tennessee, where students worked with Living Lands & Waters to collect 46,032 pounds of trash in four days.
Partner perspective: Promoting public health
Throughout the years, the McLean County Health Department and Illinois State University have established a mutually beneficial relationship, collaborating on many projects.
Day in the Life with Living Lands & Waters: Faith Breausche
Helping remove 11,384 pounds of trash from McKellar Lake in Memphis, Tennessee, is part of a day in the life of Illinois State University senior biochemistry major Faith Breausche.
International Seminar Series to focus on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
The next event for the spring International Seminar Series is now open for registration.
