Thousands of miles from the epicenter of an earthquake that has devastated parts of Turkey and Syria, emotional aftershocks are being felt in places as far away as Illinois State University’s campus.
Unit: Center for Civic Engagement
Civic Leadership
Hear about Illinois State University faculty/staff who are living the value of civic engagement through their leadership in community organizations. Changing the lives of others while also changing themselves.
Students focus on community development during alternative break trip to Costa Rica
When you think of winter break, you probably don’t associate it with working on community development and service projects in Costa Rica. But for 14 Illinois State University students and one faculty advisor, this is exactly how they spent a portion of their time between semesters.
Campus hero: Archana Shekara
Redbird Impact named Archana Shekara the spring 2023 Campus Hero for her work as creative director of Design Streak Studio, a research-based social innovation lab that focuses on human-centered service design.
Nominations open for civic engagement awards
The annual Civic Engagement Awards celebrate student organizations, units, faculty, staff, students, community partners, and interdisciplinary and equity efforts. Nominations are due March 14.
Office of Research and Graduate Studies is now accepting speaker series proposals
The Office of Research and Graduate Studies (ORGS) is accepting proposals for the 2023-2024 academic year Research Lecture Series.
Minors matter: Civic engagement minor intrigued job interviewers
Abby Sharp graduated in December 2022 with a civic engagement and responsibility minor.
Recycled Sounds and Afro-Brazilian Percussion Workshop, March 23
Renowned percussionist Dendê Macedo will lead innteractive workshops.
Holiday Helper program serves hundreds of local children
For over a decade, Illinois State University’s Holiday Helper program has provided gifts and hosted parties for hundreds of local children each year during the holiday season.
Illinois State University recognized for student voting
Illinois State University has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge as a 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting.