Students in Illinois State University’s TRIO Student Support Services Program decorated and filled Valentine’s Day gift bags for children at The Baby Fold.
TRIO Student Support Services participants show love to local children
Unit: Center for Civic Engagement
Students honor Martin Luther King Jr. with service
A group of Illinois State University students turned Martin Luther King, Jr. Day from a day off to a day on by taking part in the MLK Day Service Project through the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning (CESL).
Reports highlight civic engagement efforts for 2017–2018 school year
According to recent reports from the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning, Illinois State University’s core value of civic engagement was evident during the 2017–2018 academic year as approximately 11,409 students completed an estimated 87,146 hours of service through both curricular and co-curricular projects and activities.
Heart strings: ISU music program reaches out to Bloomington-Normal youth
When the fourth grader was told she would have to turn in her cello at the end of the semester, she hugged her instrument.
War wounds: Military alum’s mission brings salve to soldiers’ souls
Col. David Rabb ’83 is an expert in the hell that is war.
Volunteer work directs career path for Illinois State alum
In his first semester as a graduate student studying Spanish at Illinois State University, Mike Romagnoli was required to do six hours of volunteer translation work at an area agency. He chose to work with the Community Health Care Clinic (CHCC), and he’s been with the organization ever since.
Partner with CESL to increase civic engagement in your courses
If you are an Illinois State faculty or staff member interested in incorporating civic engagement into your curriculum, the center can help. The center has a variety of resources available and can also provide one-on-one consultations to determine what community organizations might best partner with a course, instructor, or program.
ISU students bring world languages to youth through afterschool program
The World Languages program at the Unity Community Center in Normal, Illinois, developed out of a partnership with the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at Illinois State University.
Redbird presents research at congressional briefing
On July 17, 2018, ISU senior Alison Myers presented before Congress on her research on the expansion of requirements for extended care for foster youth.
BallotReady prepares voters for election day
For individuals that are unsure of who they will be voting for on November 6 or are still researching their options, Ballot Ready is just one available online tool for voter research.
