The University’s Voter Engagement Coalition reminds the Illinois State community of important dates and voting information for the fall semester.
Unit: Center for Civic Engagement
Students lunch with Illinois legislators
College students rarely have the time to think about the outside world let alone which politicians represent them in the State of Illinois. The event, Lunch with Legislators, was meant to bridge that gap and create those connections.
Civic Engagement grant applications due November 4
Civic Engagement Grant Awards are open to Illinois State University student organizations or individuals working together on an in-course project that is aimed at improving or educating within the Bloomington-Normal/McLean County community.
Community connections support communication healthcare for transgender individuals
Central IL Friends and Prairie Pride Coalition are invaluable partners for gender-affirming healthcare at the ISU Speech and Hearing Clinic. Both organizations offer support as part of their missions to serve members of the LGBTQ community.
Banner-Making Workshop, October 26
Posters for rallies and political campaigns typically end up in a corner of the basement or garage, bent, maybe stained, never to be used again.
Second annual SOCKtober drive to benefit local kids
When the Center for Civic Engagement’s Annie Weaver noticed a trend of multiple kids listing “socks” on their Holiday Helper needs list, she decided to do something about it.
Pass it On
A canvas print with the message, “You can do amazing things,” was carefully placed in a bin by Evie Nikokavouras as she carried another load to her car during move-out out last spring. The freshman laughed and said, “It’s time. I need a new quote for next year.” But her artwork wasn’t headed for the
Campus hero: Dave Bentlin
Redbird Impact named Dave Bentlin the fall 2022 Campus Hero for his work in civic engagement and advocating for LGBTQIA+ community.
Electrifying STEM Accessibility
Low vision and blindness education students collaborate with CeMaST to create accessible Smart Grid for All kit. Natalie Shaheen and her SED 357 course working with museum to create “wayfinding” tools for visitors with visual impairments.
Gubernatorial debate takes center stage at Braden Auditorium
The stage at Braden Auditorium drew the eyes of the state for the live, televised gubernatorial debate of Democratic Governor JB Pritzker and Republican challenger Darren Bailey.