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Volume 5 • Number 2 • Fall 2022
Rolling Gardens provide year-round learning experience
Several campus units collaborated to create rolling gardens that are available for checkout through the Office of Sustainability.
Illinois State Tutoring Initiative: ISU leads tutoring program serving students, communities disrupted by the pandemic
ISU leads tutoring program serving students, communities disrupted by the pandemic.
‘Thirsty Society’: Interdisciplinary course delves into the study of water
The Center for a Sustainable Water Future was created in 2018 to fulfill three main goals: research and scholarship, civic engagement and outreach, and curriculum. Through the introduction of a new, co-taught class, the center is satisfying its curriculum goal and offering a holistic view of water’s roles across society.
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.
2022 Civic Engagement Award recipients announced
Individuals and groups across the campus and community were honored with 2022 Civic Engagement Awards on April 12, 2022, as part of Illinois State University’s annual Civic Engagement Celebration. The event was hosted by the Center for Civic Engagement.
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.
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
