Caroline Monsen ’18 CPP 2016

Project: McLean County High School Drop Out Rates and Risk Factors by Census Tract for District 87 Grade Schools Binder #: 159 Major: Economics and Mathematics Passion: Youth Organization: United Way of McLean County, State Farm Executive Summary: Throughout the summer, I had a multitude of projects. At State Farm, I was in the Claims-Data Analytics Read more about Caroline Monsen ’18 CPP 2016[…]

Emily Shankar CPP Intern ’15

Binder #: 98 Major: International Studies & Hispanic Studies Passion: Education and Outreach Organization: Western Avenue Community Center, State Farm Project Summary: At State Farm, I worked in the Marketing department with the Strategy team that supports State Farm Bank. My main project was to organize the team’s SharePoint site and use this site t simplify the Read more about Emily Shankar CPP Intern ’15[…]

Fall ARC Seminar 2014

Laura Barham and Jillian Bleck Fall Seminar’14

Binder: #86 Major: N/A and Biology Passion: Education and Outreach, Health and Wellness, Youth Organization: Milestones Early Learning Center Project Title: “Sprouting Healthy Spuds: A Program on Nutrition and Healthy Eating for Children” Project Summary: Starting a youth nutrition program in the West Side of Bloomington will directly help the children that need it most. Children Read more about Laura Barham and Jillian Bleck Fall Seminar’14[…]

Kristy Hosack CPP Intern’10

Binder #: 26 Major: History and Hispanic Studies Passion: Education & Outreach, Youth Organization: Hispanic Families Work Group, Western Avenue Community Center, and State Farm Project Summary: My project for the Hispanic Families Work Group was to create a report that explained how social service agencies in Bloomington-Normal can better reach out to the Hispanic community. This report includes Read more about Kristy Hosack CPP Intern’10[…]

Kathleen Johnson CPP Intern’11

  Binder #: 25 Major: Hispanic Studies and Education Passion: Education & Outreach, Youth Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters, State Farm Project Summary: The Community Partnership Program is a very unique internship opportunity for Illinois Wesleyan University students. Featuring a 2:1 split,the internship places the student in a department at State Farm and a local not-for-profit agency. In Read more about Kathleen Johnson CPP Intern’11[…]

Hayley Strege Internship’08

Binder #: 17 Major: Sociology and Hispanic Studies Passion: Education, Human Rights, Youth Organization: Heartland Head Start Project Title: “Upward and Equal” Project Summary: I primarily worked with one bilingual preschool class, but also partnered with one of the Family Resource Advisors (FRAs – essentially social case workers) in meeting families’ needs. THerefore, the mixture of social service agency, educative Read more about Hayley Strege Internship’08[…]

Kathleen Johnson CPP Intern’11

Binder #: 6 Major:Education Passion: Youth, Racial Justice Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters, State Farm   Project Summary: I was placed in the Multicultural Business Development Group at State Farm and Big Brothers Big Sisters in the community. In MBDG I analyzed the 2010 census Census looking for growth trends and leading indicators among the three major multicultural Read more about Kathleen Johnson CPP Intern’11[…]

YMCA- Childcare

1. Childcare-School Break Days Volunteer:  Work with Y-Pals staff to ensure safety and security of children in program Assist Y-Pals staff in leading games, activities and crafts Assist Y-Pals staff in communicating with parents regarding behavior and accomplishments of children in the program Assist in supervising children’s behavior while swimming Unit 5 scheduled days off, excluding Read more about YMCA- Childcare[…]

Normal Public Library

Do you enjoy working in an environment surrounded by books? If you do, Normal Public Library is the right place for you. Partners in Reading:Every fall and spring semester, we pair college students with grade school students to read together and enjoy the library. The pairs meet once a week for 45 minutes, throughout the Read more about Normal Public Library[…]

Children’s Discovery Museum

Volunteers spend their time interacting and playing with our visitors, help us keep the museum tidy, lead free programming and assist with with education classes in and out of the museum! All volunteers complete a 90 minute orientation and a background check (if over 18) before they join the fun. Orientations last 90 minutes. Interested Read more about Children’s Discovery Museum[…]

Boys & Girls Club

Volunteer job description: Help with after school homework, tutoring, computer learning and fun, game room/gym/outside activities, fundraisers, holiday planning, carnivals, special events, etc. Assist in promoting members interest in educational and recreational program activities. Assist and maintain proper care, upkeep and operation of equipment used in program activity areas. We ask our volunteers interested in Read more about Boys & Girls Club[…]

Bloomington Public Library

Volunteer position: Book Shoppe. Requirements for the job: 1. Accuracy is the key to successfully completing the responsibilities of this opportunity—great attention to detail is necessary for performing these duties accurately 2. Ability to follow written and verbal directions, learn assigned tasks, and adhere to prescribed routines 3. Ability to provide friendly, quality service to Read more about Bloomington Public Library[…]

Big Brothers Big Sisters

1. Community-Based Mentoring: The Community-Based setting allows for Bigs to spend time Littles exploring parks, visiting museums, taking in sporting events, catching a movie together – any place that sounds like fun to you and your Little Brother or Sister. The times and possibilities are up to you. 2. Site-Based Mentoring: The Site-Based model allows for the Read more about Big Brothers Big Sisters[…]

Hayley Strege: Spring Internship ’08

Heartland Head Start Projects: I interned this spring with Heartland Head Start and although I primarily worked with one bilingual preschool class, I also partnered with one of the Family Resource Advisors (FRAs – essentially social case workers) in meeting families’ needs. Therefore, the mixture of social service agency, educative facility, and one-on-one interactions with Read more about Hayley Strege: Spring Internship ’08[…]

Julie Krause: Great Plains LIFE Foundation Internship ’07

Julie Krause worked with the Development Office to compile interviews from various students and alumni for the “Student Profile Program.” She later interned with the Great Plains LIFE Foundation, a non-profit organization that is committed to charitable causes, community-service projects, and most importantly, education. One of the main projects she had was to help organize Read more about Julie Krause: Great Plains LIFE Foundation Internship ’07[…]