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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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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.

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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Our Newest Redbird: Transfer student cultivates passion for horticulture and civic engagement

The seeds of Clare Montavon’s love of nature are planted deep. It’s no surprise to those who know her best that she is choosing to major in horticulture and landscape management, with a minor in business administration this fall as a junior transfer to Illinois State. 

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Student employment alumni share their experiences
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Legacy of Danny Mathews to live on through scholarship
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#RedbirdImpact Month 2024 exceeds goals
Aug15
Destination Uptown + Open House8/15/24 at 3:00 PMCenter for Civic Engagement

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