Spread the Magic, a registered student organization (RSO) at Illinois State, delivers positivity to healthcare centers and events in Bloomington-Normal. Members typically dress in costume as Disney characters or superheroes before heading out to visit with children, individuals with disabilities, or the elderly. President Leela Wolgemuth said the group is now hosting meetings over Zoom
Unit: Student Affairs
Microinternships provide students with new internship option
These short-term, paid experiences are excellent examples of adapting to the needs of today’s new professionals and remote work environment.
Living Our Values: University Housing Services Professional Staff
The professional hall staff in University Housing Services were recently honored with the University’s Living Our Values Award for their work in uplifting the institutional value of Individualized Attention.
Day in the life: Tashaunna Divers, nutrition major and dining employee, continues to thrive in class and at work
In the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, student workers are embracing new challenges at work while adapting to virtual learning and other life changes. Tashaunna Divers, student personnel manager at Marketplace at Linkins, is one of these students.
Nominations open for annual Civic Engagement Awards
The Center for Civic Engagement is now accepting nominations for the University’s annual Civic Engagement Awards. Nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 8, 2021.
Alternative Breaks plans service trips for May 2021
Alternative Breaks will begin hosting service trips once again this May, after being on hold since March 2020 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Virtual fairs provide alumni access to career opportunities
Because of the virtual career fair format, alumni and all Redbirds near or far can connect with employers to learn about their open positions, all from their desktop.
Marine veteran chosen as first student coach for Redbird Esports’ Overwatch team
Ashley Marku’s years of service in the armed forces gave her a unique skill set that made her a natural choice to serve as Redbird Esports Varsity Overwatch team’s first student coach.
Winter Break Grab and Go Food Bags program provides students food over winter break
More than 2,000 food items were donated over three days, with Illinois State faculty and staff donating a large portion of the items.
Voter Restoration Initiative seeks to continue conversations around voter suppression and political engagement
Last fall, the Voter Engagement Coalition launched the Voter Restoration Initiative to increase awareness of voter suppression in marginalized communities through a series of resources to spark conversation.