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2025 Preview Service Project

Our annual Preview Service Project features a school supply drive for the Back to School Alliance. Backpacks with the items will be stuffed during Preview sessions and distributed to local children.

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School Supplies

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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 student voting

Illinois State University was named a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge.

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.

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News and Events

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

ISU President Aondover Tarhule presents President's Volunteer Service Awards to members of ISU's Spanish Club.

Spanish Club Celebrates National Volunteer Honorees, Cultural Excellence at Fiesta Latina

Illinois State University’s Spanish Club brought the campus and local community together in a celebration of culture, community, and civic leadership during its annual Fiesta Latina, a beloved tradition since 2016. This year’s event marked a historic moment for the club, as it presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) for the very first time—honoring exceptional student and faculty dedication to service at the national level. Thanks to Fiesta Latina--as well as an exciting cultural immersion trip to Cartagena, Colombia over spring break—Spanish Club was designated RSO of the Month in April, 2025. 

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Mboka Mwilambwe standing in a grassy area near a lake, with a footbridge behind him.

Alum, former mayor who advocated for Juneteenth holiday to be recognized
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Dr. Ciera Lorio named Collaboratory Civic Engagement Champion for literacy project
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Forward thinking: College of Arts and Sciences’ strategic plan charts course for next five years
Nov18

Social Impact Career Fair

11/18/25 at 2:00 PMBone Student Center

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