Illinois State University Alternative Breaks

Get involved at ISU by learning how you can make a difference and implementing that into your community, your country and the world!

[ISU Center for Civic Engagement @redbirdimpact]

In this year's Preview Service Project, 61 attendees have stuffed 122 backpacks for students so far. If you want to donate and are here for the 2023 Preview, you can drop your donated supplies at Milner Library. All other outside donations will be accepted at the CCE.

[Illinois State University Alternative Breaks @ISUAltBreaks]

Curious about who the Alternative Summer Break trip to Kenya is working with? #ASuB Check it out here:
https://t.co/RuEIXWBOMl

[ISU Center for Civic Engagement @redbirdimpact]

Celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development by conversing with others about different cultures. Recognizing and appreciating each other's differences to promote the peace and sustainable development of our diverse society.

[Illinois State @IllinoisStateU]

Student trustee and political science major Ash Ebikhumi joins the Redbird Buzz podcast to talk about his unique experience as the only student representative on the University’s Board of Trustees. Check it out! 🎧
https://t.co/70PTD6mSCP

[ISU Center for Civic Engagement @redbirdimpact]

Staff CE Award Winner: Kelly Hasselbring
While working in the Department of Health Sciences, she has served as a @ISUAltBreaks trip advisor 4 times, cleaning the Mississippi, working at an elephant sanctuary, and working on reforestation in the Andes Mountains. Congrats to Kelly!

[ISU Center for Civic Engagement @redbirdimpact]

It has been a great year for Civic Engagement! ❤️

[ISU Center for Civic Engagement @redbirdimpact]

Members of Breakthrough, an organization engaged in various community-building initiatives in Chicago, spoke with students in a minor core class of peace and conflict resolution studies.
https://t.co/q4db3vBvS4

[ISU Center for Civic Engagement @redbirdimpact]

During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we celebrate Denim Day. Supporting survivors and educating ourselves and others! Make a social statement with your fashion statement, and wear your jeans purposefully this Wednesday. #SAAM #DenimDay #SexualAssualtAwarenessMonth #DenimDay2023

[Illinois State University Alternative Breaks @ISUAltBreaks]

Congratulations to our AB President, Ash Ebikhumi on being installed as the student trustee for Illinois State's Board of Trustees!
https://t.co/ixWVhJcnmN

[Illinois State University Alternative Breaks @ISUAltBreaks]

With a focus on fair trade and the fair trade movement, students spent their 2023 spring break in Costa Rica. The trip allowed them to think about and understand critical sustainability issues from a global perspective. #EarthDay
https://t.co/BjEMzKaFya

[ISU Center for Civic Engagement @redbirdimpact]

Go on a journey with ISU student Ben Croft as he recalls his experience with Alternative Breaks this past Spring Break.
https://t.co/2U8dsSCElh

[ISU Center for Civic Engagement @redbirdimpact]

It is not too late to register for Bring It Back to Normal! Make sure you sign up to assist Normal Parks and Rec, ParkLands Foundation, and the Ecology Action Center with various outdoor service on April 14th. Link in our bio! #BIBTN #RedbirdImpact

[Illinois State University Alternative Breaks @ISUAltBreaks]

Congratulations to Kyle and Ben for participating in our ASB trip to @livinglandsandwaters in Memphis, TN. In their service, they helped collect the 13 millionth pound of trash. Alternative Spring Break #LivingLands #ASB

[Aja C. Holmes, Ph.D. @AjayHolmes]

When you put on the book of faces that you’re going to be in town and they say stop by for a swag bag!! Sending good vibes to all the Alternative Spring Break trips that will be making an awesome impact across the world! @IllinoisStateU #RedbirdProud

[Illinois State University Alternative Breaks @ISUAltBreaks]

While all of our Redbirds leave the nest this weekend. Our Birds Give Back challenge donor, @AjayHolmes, returned to the nest! She graciously visited us at the center while we pack up item for our ASB trips leaving this weekend.

[ISU Center for Civic Engagement @redbirdimpact]

Fill out the @NSSEsurvey survey in your email for a chance to win!

[ISU Center for Civic Engagement @redbirdimpact]

Bring it Back to Normal will take place during the afternoon of Friday, April 14th. Those interested in participating should complete the volunteer registration. Click the link in our bio! #BIBTN

[Aja C. Holmes, Ph.D. @AjayHolmes]

@ISUAltBreaks This is awesome! So glad I could be apart of such an awesome day to be a Redbird!

[School of Com at ISU @ISUSOC]

Dr. Lance Lippert is CeLeBrAtInG 🎉 We have over 100 gifts to the School of Communication! Keep it up, #Redbirds! #BirdsGiveBack

[Illinois State University Alternative Breaks @ISUAltBreaks]

We have met our first goal of 60 gifts! Which has unlocked a gift of $6000 gift from our donor
@AjayHolmes !
Give with the link in our bio! ❤️