College 101: How to start volunteering
Hannah Shillo, Associate News Editor
August 21, 2019
Students looking to give their free time to the community can go to the Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism, located on the third floor of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union, for volunteering opportunities. Beth Gillespie, director of the Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteeris...
FEATURE PHOTO: Food on the move
Logan Raschke, Editor-in-Chief
June 5, 2019
Monica Maybell, a dietetics senior and student worker, organizes a meal as part of the Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism's and Salvation Army's summer free meals program for youth on Wednesday at Textbook Rental. Maybell said this is her second year participating in the summer meals program;...
Free meals available for youth through summer program
Alyssa Cravens, Staff Reporter
June 4, 2019
The Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism has partnered with the Salvation Army to provide a free lunch to anyone 18 years old and younger during the summer. Director Beth Gillespie said the end of the school year brings the end of school-provided meals during the day, and for many families...
Students expected to learn about civic engagement during game night
Analicia Haynes, Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2019
The Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism is hosting a “How Well Do You Know ‘Merica” game night at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Taylor Hall. The game is intended as a pilot to see if the office will continue to host these game nights as part of a new series they are doing called “Chasing the American...
400 volunteers expected at Panther Service Day
Valentina Vargas, Multicultural Reporter
April 4, 2019
Directors from the Civic Engagement and Volunteerism said this Panther Service Day on Saturday will be the largest one they have had with about 400 students volunteering. Crystal Brown, the assistant director of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism, said for this program this is the largest group of st...
Civic engagement series to begin Fall 2019
Analicia Haynes, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2019
The Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism will focus on the “civic engagement” part of its name for the next three semesters in the form of a series that will start in the fall. The “Chasing the American Dream” series kicks off in September and is a way for students to learn about and part...
Trivia night to benefit local food pantries
Analicia Haynes, Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2018
The Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism will host a trivia night Wednesday as its final event for Hunger Action Month. Trivia night will be at the Brick House, located at 920 W. Lincoln Ave. in Charleston. Doors open at 6 p.m. with trivia starting at 6:30 p.m. Beth Gillespie, the director o...
Volunteers wanted to help with Christmas giving event
Mercury Bowen, Entertainment Reporter
December 4, 2018
The Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism will need volunteers to help One Stop Community Christmas provide new household items for more than 945 families Saturday at Lakeland College. Beth Gillespie, the interim director of civic engagement, said the purpose of One Stop Community Christmas is...
Hunger Action Month kicks off with ‘Pie a Celeb’
Analicia Haynes, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2018
Students will have a chance to throw pies at “Eastern celebrities” while supporting the three food pantries in Charleston from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 8 in the Library Quad. The event was originally supposed to take place on Nov. 1 but was moved because of inclement weather. “Pie a Celeb”...
Student opportunities to be presented at Volunteer Fair and Business Expo
Mercury Bowen, Entertainment Reporter
August 28, 2018
The Eastern Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism will host a Volunteer Fair and Business Expo Wednesday from 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union in the University Ballroom. The fair gives students the chance to learn about the volunteer opportunities in the off-campus ...
New students get a ‘Jumpstart’ on volunteering
Mercury Bowen, Entertainment Reporter
August 15, 2018
Incoming freshmen and new transfer students will participate in Jumpstart on Saturday as part of the Prowl activities to acclimate new students to Eastern’s campus and the community. The program offers incoming students the opportunity not only to get involved with the community, but to discover...
EIU students to ‘Take the Lake’
Mercury Bowen, Entertainment Reporter
August 15, 2018
Eastern students of all ages can relax and have some fun at Take the Lake on Sunday from 1pm to 3pm. Students can enjoy free pretzel bites, minute to win it and lawn games, hiking, music from WEIU, and even free canoe rides. A school bus will also be on hand to shuttle students from the MLK Jr. Union...
