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Redbirds to the rescue

University faculty and staff, such as Dr. Joan Brehm and Ian Bruckner, volunteer to help others near and far from home

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Dr. Joan Brehm, with her K9 dog, and Ian Bruckner with the Lexington Fire Department.

A student working as volunteer on a Alternative Breaks trip.

Day in the Life with Alternative Breaks

Learn about the firsthand experience of student Faith Breausche on her Alternative Breaks trip with Living Lands & Waters.

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Illinois State University recognized for student voting

Illinois State University has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) as a 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting.

Plan to vote in the 2024 primary election on March 19

Picture of line on election day.

Types of Civic Engagement

Discover the ways Illinois State practices civic engagement and some examples from actual projects.

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News and Events

See what's happening with civic engagement at Illinois State.

Picture of Henrique Villela in front of sign that reads "Career Services"

International students prepare for life after graduation with help from Career Services

The process of applying for jobs can be an anxiety-inducing experience. For international students, the ordeal can be significantly more challenging. Career Services at Illinois State University aims to ease the burden by partnering with the Office of International Engagement (OIE) to host the International Student Career Series (ISCS).  

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Exterior of a red brick building that says WGLT and The Vidette on its walls

Join WGLT for an open house May 1
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Jack Abraham awarded Grabill-Homan Scholarship
group of people in park wearing ISU shirts

Help reach this year’s goal for #RedbirdImpact Month

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