Since 2008, Bring It Back to Normal (BIBTN) has provided opportunities for students to give back to the community that is home to Illinois State University. In keeping with the tradition of "spring cleaning," we will be assisting local community partners with their outdoor clean-up this year. This spring BIBTN is scheduled to take place during the afternoon of Friday, April 4.   Click HERE to complete the waiver of liability. You cannot volunteer without a waiver of liability.    We will volunteer with the following community partners in groups: Merwin Nature Preserve ParkLands Foundation (Task: invasive plants pick-up on the preserve. Location: Lexington) – FULL.  Project Linus (Task: blanket making for children in local hospital. Location: Bone Student Center, Prairie Room). **Priority for those who cannot attend other sites at all due to accessibility, accommodation, or schedule limitations – 10 volunteers needed. 1 Group Leader needed.  Cruisin Outta Poverty (Task: various tasks as needed in store. Location: Bloomington) – 15 volunteers needed. 2 Group Leaders needed.  Town of Normal Parks and Rec. (Task: outdoor cleaning) – 15 volunteers needed. 2 Group Leaders needed.  Ecology Action Center (Task: trash pick-up along Division Str. Creek. Location: Bloomington) – 30 volunteers needed. 3 Group Leaders needed.  ReStore Habitat for Humanity (Task: donations processing and organization. Bloomington) - 10 volunteers needed. 2 Group Leaders needed.  School Street Food Pantry (Task: donations processing and organization tasks. Normal) - FULL. Fell Arboretum (Task: assist in labeling, data entry, graphic design, etc. for Fell Arboretum’s database). An interest in botany and or communications/graphic design preferred to participate in this. **Only for volunteers who cannot attend other sites due to an accommodation. 2-5 volunteers needed. Office of Sustainability (Task: sewing related. MUST HAVE BASIC SEWING SKILLS. Location: Office of Sustainability). **Priority for those who cannot attend other sites at all due to accessibility, accommodation, or schedule limitations - up to 3 volunteers ONLY. 1 Group Leader needed (basic sewing skills needed).  Office of Sustainability (Project – help remove litter contaminating the ISU Farm on Saturday, April 5 from 10am-3pm with lunch offered – 50+ volunteers needed). 6 Group Leaders needed.    RSVP today for a spot to volunteer here in Redbird Life and report to the Prairie Room in the Bone on the day of the event for check-in starting at 11:45 AM. We will do a pre-reflection activity about service before we head out to our volunteer sites in groups. Your service site will be assigned to you. Please let us know if you need any accommodations. Transportation will be provided for off-campus locations.   Click here to apply to be a Group Leader for one of the sites!   If you need an accommodation to fully participate in this program/event, please contact the Center for Civic Engagement at 309-438-1100 or civicengagement@ilstu.edu. Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.Hosted by: Center for Civic Engagement, Office Of SustainabilityAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/10784370

Student RecitalHosted by: School of Music, Wonsook Kim College of Fine ArtsAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11028754

As Judy London nears the end of her career as a Professor of Home Economics, an encounter with one of her former “practice babies” leads her to question her life’s journey and the sacrifices she’s made along the way. Loosely based on the practice and former operation of university “practice houses” for home economics students, BORROWED BABIES explores the ever-evolving role of women and mothers in American society over the last sixty years.   Get your tickets here: https://illinoisstatefinearts.evenue.net/events/ARTSSOTD3Hosted by: School of Theatre and Dance, Wonsook Kim College of Fine ArtsAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/10891871

Student recitalHosted by: School of Music, Wonsook Kim College of Fine ArtsAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11028764

Student recitalHosted by: School of Music, Wonsook Kim College of Fine ArtsAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11010299

Time: 10am-3pm. Location: ISU Farm, Lexington, IL. Task: Help remove litter contaminating the ISU Farm Check-in time and location: 9:45am at the Office of Sustainability 305 N. School Str. Transportation will be provided. Please arrive at 9:45am to avoid missing the bus. Lunch will be provided.   Click here to complete the waiver of liability (scroll down and select "Bring it Back to Normal mCLEAN Up Day at the ISU Farm: April 5" then hit apply). You must complete this waiver of liability through the Ecology Action Center to be fully registered to volunteer.    Click here to apply to be a Group Leader!   If you need an accommodation to fully participate in this program/event, please contact the Center for Civic Engagement at 309-438-1100 or civicengagement@ilstu.edu. Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.Hosted by: Center for Civic Engagement, Office Of SustainabilityAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/10987884