Early voting is open on the campus of Illinois State University. A rally to celebrate the right to vote will be at 11 a.m. Friday, October 28 on Milner Plaza.
Early Voting Rally celebration, October 28
Unit: American Democracy Project
Studying service: Gaining real-world experience and broader perspective of service in the civic engagement and responsibility minor
Illinois State’s civic engagement and responsibility minor is for every student, representing five of the University’s six colleges, and encourages students to engage in community service.
Events planned for presidential inauguration
The Center for Civic Engagement is encouraging Redbirds to remain engaged in the political process by watching the presidential inauguration.
New community partners join Community Consulting Board
This fall, the Center for Civic Engagement welcomed new members to its Community Consulting Board.
New strategic plan leads to name change and advisory board
Based on recommendations from their new strategic plan, the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning is beginning the 2021 calendar year with a new name—the Center for Civic Engagement.
Holiday Helper program serves local children amid the pandemic
For decades, Illinois State University students, faculty, and staff have provided holiday gifts for local children through the University’s Holiday Helper program. In the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and struggling economy, the program became more important than ever for families in Bloomington-Normal.
All in on democracy: ISU makes major effort to get students engaged in 2020 election and beyond
Civic engagement is a core value at Illinois State, and the University has made a concerted effort to ensure students are more represented at polls, in policymaking, and in community building.
CCE encourages conversation skills through new Deliberative Dialogue programming
A new program through the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning (CESL) encourages students to voice their perspectives while actively listening to others.
Holiday Helper seeks sponsorships, offers curbside drop-off
For decades, Illinois State University students, faculty, and staff have provided holiday gifts for local children through the University’s Holiday Helper program.
Events offer post-election support for students, faculty, and staff
Illinois State University’s Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning (CESL) is working with a variety of campus partners to offer resources and events to support the campus community after the November 3 election.
