Volunteer service was a big part of Matt Rillie’s time at Illinois State. The Illinois State alum became well known as a leader in the LGBTQ+ community while serving on ISU Pride’s executive board and as a coordinator for Leaders of Social Change.
Unit: Center for Civic Engagement
Make a difference this June for #RedbirdImpact Month
Redbirds can come to campus for #RedbirdImpact Alumni Weekend, join an alumni network service project, or share their own ways they make a #RedbirdImpact this June.
Video: ISU/IWU Habitat for Humanity hands over keys to 25th home
The Illinois State University/Illinois Wesleyan University (ISU/IWU) Joint Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter spent the 2018–2019 school year building its 25th house in the chapter’s 24-year history.
Individuals, organizations honored for civic engagement work
Illinois State University recognized students, faculty, staff, and on- and off-campus groups for their outstanding contributions to civic engagement.
#RedbirdProud Awards recognize ISU social media managers
The fifth annual #RedbirdProud Social Media Awards were held on May 2 to honor the great work of Illinois State’s social media managers.
Janet Paterson announces retirement
After 18 years and the creation of two visionary departments at Illinois State University, Janet Paterson recently announced that she will be retiring in June 2019.
Redbirds give back to environment during first Campus Cleanup Day
About 100 students and staff removed 300 pounds of waste and recyclable items April 23 from Illinois State University’s campus and the surrounding areas for the University’s inaugural cleanup day.
Civic Engagement Celebration, April 30
Illinois State University’s chapter of the American Democracy Project is holding the Civic Engagement Celebration on Tuesday, April 30, in the Circus Room of the Bone Student Center.
CARE4U gives hope to at-risk youth
Created by Ani Yazedjian with a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the program focuses on relationship skills, job readiness, and financial literacy targeted toward at-risk youth.
From the source: Why students choose Alternative Breaks
There are many reasons students choose to participate in Alternative Break. Hear from some current students on why they dove in and what they’ve gotten out of the experience.