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Volume 1 • Number 1 • Spring 2018
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.
Sewing problems: Students offer free clothing repairs to community
An elderly man approached a couple of students sitting in front of a sewing machine in the Coffee Hound and asked what they were doing. Repairing clothes, they told him, and noticing a large rip in his jacket, suggested he get it fixed.
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.
Saving the world: One class project at a time
Two School of Social Work students are helping to save the lives of overdose victims in Peoria through a project they created in class.
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.
Redbirds contribute to Harvey relief efforts
Hurricane Harvey hit Texas and Louisiana in August devastating the region. Redbirds stepped up and helped with the relief effort.
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.
Get involved: Upcoming civic engagement opportunities at ISU
Here are some upcoming community engagement events and opportunities available through Illinois State University.
