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2024 Civic Engagement award winners announced

The awards were unveiled as part of Illinois State University’s annual Civic Engagement Celebration.

Discover this year's Civic Engagement Award winners.

2024 Civic Engagement Award winners

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Make a #RedbirdImpact with Alternative Breaks

During an Alternative Spring Break trip to Memphis, Tennessee, in 2024, students worked with Living Lands & Waters to collect 46,032 pounds of trash in 4 days. Watch the video and learn more!

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Illinois State University recognized for voter engagement action plan

Illinois State University has earned the Highly Established Action Plan Seal from ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for its 2024 action plan, which includes resources for voting in the general election.

Visit the Redbird Voter Guide

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Types of Civic Engagement

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

Explore Types of Civic Engagement

News and Events

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

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My “stay-bbatical”: sabbatical news from Dr. Gina L. Hunter

Dr. Gina L. Hunter reflects on her research, scholarship, and civic engagement during her sabbatical leave in the spring 2024 semester.  

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Illinois State University and Heartland Community College collaboration helps connect Central Illinois residents with digital literacy and access
An Illinois State student and members of a community partner organization stand behind boxes full of socks collected for the SOCKtober program.

Socktober program returns to collect socks for local children
Illinois State House and Capitol Building in Springfield, IL

Educators flock to the capitol for Redbird Advocacy Day
Oct25
Applying for an Illinois Innovation Network Grant10/25/24 at 9:00 AMStevenson Hall

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