Bring it Back to Normal has provided opportunities for large groups of Illinois State University students to give back to their neighborhoods since 2008.
Bring it Back to Normal celebrates 10th anniversary
Unit: Center for Civic Engagement
Student shares a fulfilling experience working for Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning
What makes a job rewarding? For some, it’s the salary. For others, it’s the prestige. For Parimal Vyas, it’s the positive impact that he creates for his fellow students and for the community.
Redesign your course for civic engagement, proposal deadline March 30
Apply to join this special summer cohort before March 30.
Brunk named a 2018 Newman Civic Fellow
Kate Brunk, a graduate student at Illinois State University, has been named a Newman Civic Fellow with Campus Compact, a national non-profit organization working to advance the public purposes of higher education.
Student leaders have high expectations for the 18th year of Alternative Breaks
Every year, Illinois State University sends students locally, nationally, and globally to volunteer and enact social change.
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.
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.
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.
Get involved: Upcoming civic engagement opportunities at ISU
Here are some upcoming community engagement events and opportunities available through Illinois State University.
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.
