Cold and wintry conditions couldn't keep a group of Millikin University students from bringing awareness about homelessness to the local community as Millikin's Human Service Connection and the Macon County Continuum of Care hosted its 9th annual Box City event on Nov. 9.
Millikin University has had a long tradition of success when it comes to collecting food items to support the annual WSOY Community Food Drive in Decatur, Ill. The Food Drive helps as many food banks as possible by encouraging the local community to give canned non-perishable goods or monetary donations. Last year, over 1.52 million pounds of food was collected.
Millikin University senior music business and information systems major Justin DeBo, of Normal, Ill., was honored as Millikin's recipient of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois' Student Laureate Award for 2017.
DeBo was presented with his award at the annual Student Laureate Convocation on Nov. 11 at the Old State Capitol in Springfield, Ill.
Millikin University students experienced homelessness, firsthand, during Millikin's 8th annual Box City event on Nov. 10. Millikin's Human Service Connection and the Macon County Continuum of Care hosted the event in support of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in an effort to help bring awareness to the local community.
Justin DeBo, a double major in music business and information systems, has found his niche in consulting, thanks to real-world experiences he's acquired as a member of Millikin University Performance Consulting (MUPC), a Millikin information technology (IT) student-run venture.
Big Blue Backpacks, a Millikin University student-run organization seeking to make a positive impact in the Decatur, Ill., community and the lives of children and families, began its second year of providing nourishment and wellness to students in need at Dennis Lab School on Sept. 8, 2017.
Millikin University recognized student organizations, leaders and faculty at the 9th annual Student Development Leadership and Scholarship Awards Ceremony on May 3. The event honors programs and individuals that went above and beyond making the academic year a success and providing the Millikin community with visionary leadership.