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...
Eastern runner in familiar place at state track meet
Dillan Schorfheide, Sports Editor
May 19, 2019
If it were during the academic year, he probably would have been on the other side of the starting blocks. Even then, he actually may not be using the blocks, seeing as how he runs middle distance events for the Eastern Track and Field program. Also a member of Eastern’s men’s cross country...
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...
Volunteering comes with all kinds of benefits
Staff Editorial
March 6, 2019
Everyone should volunteer at least once. Volunteerism is a good thing all around, and it really does make an enormous difference. Crystal Brown, assistant director of the Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism, said the state of Illinois values one hour of volunteer service as a $25 donation to ...
Registration now open for 10th annual MLK Jr. Day of Service
Logan Raschke, News Editor
January 15, 2019
Students can register online to volunteer for Eastern’s 10th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. It is set for Monday with check-in at 2:45 p.m. at the University Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Crystal Brown, assistant director of the Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism, ...
Families have opportunity to make blankets to give back this weekend
Analicia Haynes, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2018
Students and their families will have the opportunity to give back to the community during this year’s Family Weekend by volunteering for one of two different events on Saturday. Beth Gillespie, the interim director for the Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism, and Crystal Brown, the assi...
Volunteer opportunities available in Charleston community
Mercury Bowen, Entertainment Reporter
August 30, 2018
The Eastern Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism offers several programs for students who feel the desire to get involved with the Charleston community. With programs happening an average of six days per week, there are many different avenues for students wishing to volunteer to explore. Cr...
200 volunteers expected for Panther Service Day
Mays Omar, Contributing Writer
March 26, 2018
About 200 students are set to help out at the Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism’s final service opportunity of the semester. Panther Service Day is set for April 7 and check-in for participants will start at 9:30 a.m. in the McAfee North Gym. Transportation will be available from campus...
Feel good by volunteering
Staff Editorial
February 27, 2018
We at The Daily Eastern News have a secret to share with you: It feels good to do good. Too often we see that there is still a need to fill the spots that are remaining with all of the volunteer opportunities on campus and in the community. Too often we see that the world seems to be ta...
Alternative Spring Break allows students to give back over break
Andrew Paisley, Campus Reporter
January 12, 2018
For the last 25 years, the Newman Catholic Center has offered Alternative Spring Break at Eastern, a set of mission trips designed for students to help out in different communities instead of going home for spring break. This year, the tentative dates for the mission trips are March 11 to March 17. “The...
Girls on the Run to impact community, promote confidence
Hannah Myers, Contributing Writer
November 6, 2017
Families laughing, music playing, colored hairspray and excitement will be in the air as more than 150 girls and 26 boys from 12 teams and six counties are set to run the Girls on the Run 5K Saturday at the Mattoon YMCA. Girls on the Run is a 10-week after school program for girls in third through f...
Volunteer opportunities available this week to students
Staff Report
October 9, 2017
Several opportunities to volunteer on campus and around the community are available all this week. The Standing Stone Community Center is in need of one more volunteer to help move their thrift shop items over to the Carpenter’s Table locations. The move will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday...
