Center for Civic Engagement

Bring it Back to Normal

Spring cleaners: Bring it Back to Normal volunteers make communitywide impact. Click here to read all about students' experiences that day!

award photo — Civic Engagement Awards
2023 award winners were named and recognized at the Civic Engagement Celebration. Click here to read more!

student on a ASB trip to Living Lands — Jumping into Alternative Breaks!
Learn about the firsthand experience of student Ben Croft on his first Alternative Breaks trip. Learn more and join us for a taste of the AB magic!

picture of line on election day — 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. Learn more with the Redbird Voter Guide about how you can make your #RedbirdImpact.

Civic Engagement News

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CAS Hall of Fame nominations open

Illinois State University’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) has opened nominations for the CAS Hall of Fame. Nominations are due March 31. Read more

From the Dean’s Office: January 2026

A message from College of Arts and Sciences Dean Heather Dillaway. Read more

A smiling volunteer is seen rolling out and measuring wrapping paper from a wrapping paper roll with a cardboard box set on top of the paper to be wrapped.

Holiday Helper program wraps up another season of giving

The rustle of wrapping paper and festive flurry of volunteers filled Illinois State University’s Civil Service Testing Center on December 2 as the Holiday Helper program wrapped up another season of giving. Read more