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Be a Holiday Helper

This Redbird tradition annually provides gifts for hundreds of children in the local community. From sponsoring a child to volunteering to wrap and pack gifts, you can be a part of it!

Get started with Holiday Helper.

A wrap and pack event for Holiday Helper

A student working as volunteer on a Alternative Breaks trip.

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!

Apply for Alternative Breaks.

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

Picture of line on election day.

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.

President Aondover Tarhule posed in office

FirstWord: Winter 2025

A message from Illinois State University President Aondover Tarhule 

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Two brothers in a hospital room

Redbird Legacy: Kidney donation strengthens brotherly bond
Group of people at a picnic, several holding pride flags or wearing pride shirts

Class notes: Winter 2025
Historical rendention of Bloomington's North Main St.

Houses on hold: Redbirds seek solutions to problem with many causes
Nov21
Holiday Helper Gift Drop-off deadline11/21/24 at 7:30 AM308 Kingsley St., Normal, IL
Nov22
Holiday Helper Gift Vetting11/22/24 at 10:00 AM308 Kingsley St., Normal, IL
Dec3
Holiday Helper Wrap and Pack12/3/24 at 10:00 AM308 Kingsley St., Normal, IL

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