Two School of Social Work students are helping to save the lives of overdose victims in Peoria through a project they created in class.
Unit: Center for Civic Engagement
Healthy habits: Nursing students working in schools to improve young people’s lives
Persuading 30 kindergartners to walk in a single-file line around a dimly lit school gymnasium looked about as easy as corralling a dozen cats into a phone booth. Illinois State nursing student Kenia Najera pulled off the trick with the help of staff at Fairview Elementary in Normal.
Introduction to Redbird Impact
Welcome to the first issue of Redbird Impact. Through this biannual magazine, we will inform, celebrate, and inspire others with stories and examples of the efforts being made by students, faculty, and staff at Illinois State University to positively impact the communities in which we live, work, and study.
Get involved: Upcoming civic engagement opportunities at ISU
Here are some upcoming community engagement events and opportunities available through Illinois State University.
ISU’s Innovation Consulting Community: Teaming students with mentors to serve real clients
A new program is giving Illinois State students an opportunity to get a head start on their careers while helping the community.
Redbird Impact spotlight: Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning
Each issue we highlight university units that contribute significantly to civic engagement efforts on campus. It would only be appropriate then for our first issue to spotlight Illinois State University’s new hub for civic engagement: the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning.
Redbirds set to make an impact across the country on Alternative Breaks trips
For the 18th year, Alternative Breaks (AB) will send hundreds of students across the country to partner with local community agencies to aid in their missions. This year, AB is connecting with alumni in the communities they are visiting too.
Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning to host film series
Illinois State’s Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning will host a film series every Monday in February starting from February 5.
Community Engagement Award nominations open
The Community Engagement Awards recognize and celebrate people, organizations, and units whose work exemplifies Illinois State University’s value of civic engagement.
ISU String Project offers new class at Western Avenue Community Center
The Illinois State University String Project announces the creation of a new class held at the Western Avenue Community Center in Bloomington starting January 27.