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Center for Civic Engagement

Redbirds to the rescue

University faculty and staff, such as Dr. Joan Brehm and Ian Bruckner, volunteer to help others near and far from home

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Dr. Joan Brehm, with her K9 dog, and Ian Bruckner with the Lexington Fire Department.

A student working as volunteer on a Alternative Breaks trip.

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.

Plan to vote in the 2024 primary election on March 19

Picture of line on election day.

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.

Speech-language pathologist conducts instrumental assessment of a client's vocal fold function
Our voice is an important aspect of our daily lives. We need our voice to effectively communicate. If changes occur in our voice, they may cause a person to avoid social interactions and become frustrated from having to repeat themselves. 

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