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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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India 42: A Peace Corps Story playing at Normal Theater on November 11 at 7 p.m.

The new documentary film created by School of Communication Professor, Brent Simonds entitled India 42: A Peace Corps Story gives viewers a unique, on-the ground experience as to what accomplishing these goals looked like for a group of early Peace Corps Volunteers who served in India during the late 1960s.  

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International Seminar Series on global perspectives: Democracy and elections around the world
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Toys for Tots donations now being accepted
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AsiaConnect November event
Nov13
International Seminar Series on Global Perspectives: Democracy and Elections Around the World11/13/24 at 12:00 PMBone Student Center
Mar25
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Expo3/25/25 at 11:00 AMBone Student Center

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