The Stevenson Center seeks a public relations intern and a data management intern for next year! Our undergraduate interns work for academic credit (not pay) and must be available for both fall 2018 and spring 2019. Email StevensonCenter@ilstu.edu to learn more and apply now!
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.
AmeriCorps members affiliated with the Illinois State University Stevenson Center displayed their commitment to service in preparation for AmeriCorps Week 2018, which recognizes the profound impact that participating individuals and programs have on communities across the country.
Emily Blankenberger is using her interdisciplinary education from the Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine. Placed with an ecology nonprofit, Blankenberger is focusing on organizational development to make a lasting difference.
Molly Cook’s desire to help others led her to the Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development. Cook is currently completing the professional practice portion of the program while earning a master’s degree in sociology.
Political science professor T. Y. Wang is an engaged leader at Illinois State University. As a professor, researcher, and chair of the Department of Politics and Government, like many faculty he fulfills multiple roles on campus.
It has been almost six years since I decided to join the Peace Corps. I was attracted to the idea of exploring the world and integrating into a new culture and a different way of life. While living in Ethiopia, the Peace Corps enabled me to gain field experience with my public health degree and learn how to promote health in international settings.
Robert Esterquest ’14 is putting his Illinois State education to use as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Zambia.
Illinois State University’s Alumni Association honored six award recipients at Founders Day celebrations on February 15, as well as during a dinner program. Nominations are now being sought for the 2019 Alumni Awards.
Illinois State University was recently recognized as an AmeriSchool, where AmeriCorps alumni have used the education awards they receive after serving. The Stevenson Center welcomes former AmeriCorps members to its Applied Community and Economic Development Fellows Program.
