tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16112212275758494232024-03-12T19:16:57.746-05:00UIS EventsUpcoming activities and eventsUIS Web Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07738526312024102919noreply@blogger.comBlogger1153125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611221227575849423.post-36756775236294026592021-06-03T11:30:00.001-05:002021-06-03T11:39:19.208-05:00This website is no longer in useThis website is no longer in use, however it does serve as an archive for past UIS news stories from January 2005 to May 2021. To view achieved stories select the year and month under the "Blog Archive" section below. You can also search for achieved stories by using the search feature on this page.For the latest UIS news stories, visit our new UIS Newsroom website at uis.edu/newsroom.&Blake Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778744201471231104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611221227575849423.post-24595343347724138692021-05-18T11:35:00.008-05:002021-05-18T11:36:19.337-05:00UIS and Community Health Roundtable to host a webinar on “COVID-19 and Returning to Work”The University of Illinois Springfield Innovation Hub, UIS Center for State Policy and Leadership and the Community Health Roundtable will host a free public webinar titled “COVID-19 and Returning to Work: Implications for the Workforce, Women and Work Sectors” at Noon Friday, May 21 via Zoom.As the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are gradually lifted, "returning to work" is not as simple as it Blake Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778744201471231104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611221227575849423.post-34875367853146263162021-04-14T12:00:00.007-05:002021-04-14T12:01:13.823-05:00UIS to hold Take Back the Night march and rally against sexual violence2016 File PhotoWHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield Women’s Center will hold its annual Take Back the Night march and rally against sexual violence during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. WHEN: 7-9 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2021WHERE: UIS Student Union North PatioDETAILS: Take Back the Night is an opportunity to raise awareness about sexual violence and for students to express themselvesBlake Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778744201471231104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611221227575849423.post-45177229834727283552021-04-13T13:52:00.001-05:002021-04-13T13:52:29.390-05:00UIS College of Business and Management hosts author Benjamin Powell to speak on the economic benefits of immigrationThe University of Illinois Springfield College of Business and Management will host a presentation by author Benjamin Powell as part of the Christine & Lou Friedrich Speaker Series. Powell will present “Business, Ethics and Immigration – Why we should welcome the ‘Wretched Refuse,’” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 20 via Zoom.Powell, author of “Wretched Refuse: The Political Economy of Immigration Blake Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778744201471231104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611221227575849423.post-86202510604757008442021-04-13T11:07:00.002-05:002021-04-13T11:07:25.718-05:00UIS and Community Health Roundtable to host a webinar on “COVID-19 and the Health of the Community”The University of Illinois Springfield Innovation Hub, UIS Center for State Policy and Leadership and the Community Health Roundtable will host a free public webinar titled “COVID-19 and the Health of the Community: Moving from the Old to the New Normal” at Noon Friday, April 16 via Zoom.The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of how people and communities take care of their health. Some Blake Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778744201471231104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611221227575849423.post-32609024712249368352021-04-12T15:34:00.005-05:002021-04-12T15:34:51.754-05:00Explore “Flash Point || Liminal Lost,” an art exhibition featuring works by UIS Visual Arts Program seniorsThe University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) is pleased to present “Flash Point || Liminal Lost,” two exhibitions showcasing works of art created by graduating seniors in the UIS Visual Arts Program. The exhibitions will open on April 26 and run through May 12, 2021. A closing remote exhibition reception will be held via Zoom from 6-7 p.m. May 13. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Blake Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778744201471231104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611221227575849423.post-32517266846323078742021-04-05T08:48:00.001-05:002021-04-05T08:48:02.725-05:00UIS students to create 1,000 flag display on the quad for Sexual Assault Awareness Month’s Day of ActionWHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield Women’s Center and Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center will co-sponsor a visual display of 1,000 flags on the UIS quad for Sexual Assault Awareness Month’s Day of Action.WHEN: 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2021WHERE: UIS campus quad near the colonnadeDETAILS: Sexual Assault Awareness Month Day of Action is observed on the first Tuesday of every Blake Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778744201471231104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611221227575849423.post-70983010389908154862021-03-31T09:41:00.002-05:002021-03-31T09:42:11.654-05:00UIS Music program to hold virtual panel discussion, “From Diversity to Inclusion: Arts Advocacy and Racial Equality in the 21st Century”The University of Illinois Springfield Music Program will host a virtual panel discussion, “From Diversity to Inclusion: Arts Advocacy and Racial Equality in the 21st Century,” at 6 p.m. Monday, April 5, 2021, via Zoom. This event is free and open to the public and will be followed by an open discussion session with the audience. Panelists will discuss their efforts to engage the arts to Blake Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778744201471231104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611221227575849423.post-7178903994618410872021-03-17T15:28:00.004-05:002021-03-17T15:29:34.191-05:00UIS and Community Health Roundtable to host a webinar on the implications of COVID-19 on marginalized and aging populationsThe University of Illinois Springfield Innovation Hub, UIS Center for State Policy and Leadership and the Community Health Roundtable will host a free public webinar titled “Implications of COVID-19 for Historically Marginalized Populations and the Aging Population” at Noon Friday, March 16 via Zoom.The COVID-19 virus, and the public health interventions that are meant to control the pandemic, Blake Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778744201471231104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611221227575849423.post-30108325222531164382021-03-10T15:20:00.000-06:002021-03-10T15:20:01.408-06:00UIS to host a COVID-19 webinar on “Getting our Lives Back: The Opportunities that Lie Ahead”The University of Illinois Springfield Innovation Hub and UIS Center for State Policy and Leadership will host a free public COVID-19 webinar titled “Getting our Lives Back: The Opportunities that Lie Ahead” at Noon Friday, March 12 via Zoom.As the vaccine roll-out accelerates, panelists will discuss what life post-pandemic could look like and opportunities that will impact how we live, work and Blake Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778744201471231104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611221227575849423.post-32473678762063779612021-03-08T10:31:00.004-06:002021-03-08T10:31:52.088-06:00TEDx event coming to the University of Illinois SpringfieldThe University of Illinois Springfield is hosting its first ever TEDx event on Saturday, March 20, 2021, with nine speakers discussing a variety of topics and research areas on the theme of bridging the gap. Each speaker will attempt to explore a concept that bridges a divide of understanding. The event will be held virtually from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.TEDxUofISpringfield is a first-of-its-kind Blake Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778744201471231104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611221227575849423.post-85893933568623545052021-03-04T16:30:00.007-06:002021-03-04T18:03:41.066-06:00UIS announces spring and summer virtual star partiesThe University of Illinois Springfield’s popular star parties are returning as virtual events this spring and summer. The Astronomy-Physics Program is planning six virtual star parties at 7 p.m. March 12, 8 p.m. April 9, 8:30 p.m. May 14, June 11 and Aug. 12 and 9 p.m. July 9. John Martin, UIS associate professor of astronomy/physics, will give tips for identifying planets and constellationsBlake Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778744201471231104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611221227575849423.post-74083489190171446482021-02-24T09:37:00.001-06:002021-02-24T09:37:01.864-06:00UIS Visual Arts Gallery to present group exhibition featuring faculty works of artThe University of Illinois Springfield Visual Arts Gallery is pleased to present a “Visual Arts Faculty Exhibition” in conjunction with programs that celebrate UIS’ 50th anniversary. The exhibition will open on Monday, March 8, and will run through Thursday, April 15. There will be no public reception for this exhibition.The exhibition of works by distinguished UIS Visual Arts faculty will Blake Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778744201471231104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611221227575849423.post-72625516252220985302021-02-23T08:51:00.007-06:002021-02-23T13:56:05.219-06:00UIS and LLCC to host a virtual Career Connections Expo for students, alumni and community membersWHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) and Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) are excited to announce the 2021 Virtual Career Connections Expo. Students and alumni from the hosting institutions as well as community members are invited to attend the free online event to explore career opportunities and network with participating employers. WHEN: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday,Blake Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778744201471231104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611221227575849423.post-56763016984739237172021-02-17T09:26:00.006-06:002021-02-17T09:26:58.565-06:00UIS and Community Health Roundtable to host a webinar on the impact of COVID-19 on our youthThe University of Illinois Springfield Innovation Hub, UIS Center for State Policy and Leadership and the Community Health Roundtable will host a free public webinar titled “Impact of COVID-19 on our Youth: Learning, Playing & Socializing” at Noon Friday, Feb. 19 via Zoom.This webinar will explore the impact of COVID-19 on the well-being of our children in Sangamon County. Some of the Blake Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778744201471231104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611221227575849423.post-81471926745407874642021-02-16T08:49:00.005-06:002021-02-16T08:50:15.517-06:00UIS to hold virtual Graduate School Week Feb. 22-26The University of Illinois Springfield will hold a virtual Graduate School Week Feb. 22-26, 2021. The week will give students who are thinking about earning a master’s degree a chance to learn more about UIS’ 21 graduate programs.“The week is a perfect opportunity for prospective students who want to learn more about continuing their education, or adding more skills for career advancement or Blake Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778744201471231104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611221227575849423.post-22623907436796858852021-02-04T09:32:00.002-06:002021-02-04T09:32:34.808-06:00Register now for UIS’ spring Lunch & Learn Series WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield will hold four virtual Lunch & Learn Series events this spring. The “Timely Talks on Timeless Topics in Celebration of UIS’ 50th Anniversary” series is presented by the UIS Alumni SAGE Society and the Illinois State Historical Society.WHEN: Noon-1 p.m. on Feb. 18, March 9, April 7 and May 4WHERE: All programs will be held via Zoom WebinarThursday, Blake Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778744201471231104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611221227575849423.post-14783389604836875892021-02-01T10:50:00.004-06:002021-02-01T10:53:10.160-06:00 UIS announces virtual Black History Month eventsEvents listed below are open to the general public. To find the full list of student events, visit the Diversity Center's website. UIS 2019 File PhotoThe University of Illinois Springfield is celebrating Black History Month during February with a variety of virtual events designed to educate and raise awareness. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Still We Rise.” The following virtual Blake Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778744201471231104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611221227575849423.post-21793889340898792642021-01-13T11:55:00.006-06:002021-01-13T14:49:30.615-06:00UIS Visual Arts Gallery to present “Duet,” a mixed-media exhibit from Chicago-based artists Shir Ende and Max Guy The University of Illinois Springfield Visual Arts Gallery is pleased to present “Duet,” a mixed-media exhibit by Chicago-based artists Shir Ende and Max Guy. “Duet” will open on Tuesday, Jan. 19 and will run through Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. There will be no public reception for this exhibition. The Visual Arts Gallery will host a remote artist talk with Shir Ende and Max Guy as a program Blake Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778744201471231104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611221227575849423.post-10845059581812964552021-01-12T14:06:00.009-06:002021-01-12T14:42:44.680-06:00UIS and Community Health Roundtable to host a webinar on the COVID-19 vaccine and immunityCourtesy: SIU School of MedicineThe University of Illinois Springfield Innovation Hub, UIS Center for State Policy and Leadership and the Community Health Roundtable will host a free public webinar titled “COVID-19 Vaccine: The Journey to Immunity” at Noon Friday, Jan. 15 via Zoom.Public health and health care panelists will join together to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine and answer important Blake Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778744201471231104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611221227575849423.post-60797982175781992182020-12-16T13:41:00.006-06:002020-12-16T13:41:53.028-06:00Friday webinar seeks public feedback on Community Health Needs AssessmentThe Springfield Innovation Hub, the University of Illinois Springfield Center for State Policy and Leadership and the Community Health Roundtable are hosting a webinar at Noon Friday, Dec. 18 seeking feedback from the public for the Sangamon County Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA).The webinar is part of the county’s CHNA and seeks input on the health needs of the community in order to Blake Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778744201471231104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611221227575849423.post-83717000111472888112020-12-15T10:35:00.004-06:002020-12-15T10:35:37.004-06:00Businesses and organizations are invited take part in the virtual UIS Career Connections Expo Businesses and organizations are encouraged to register now for the University of Illinois Springfield’s virtual Career Connections Expo. The Expo will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 4, 2021, using CareerEco’s virtual platform.The annual event is being hosted by the University of Illinois Springfield and Lincoln Land Community College and is intended to bring students, alumni, Blake Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778744201471231104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611221227575849423.post-86679807412243212102020-12-14T10:41:00.004-06:002020-12-14T10:41:15.891-06:00UIS Observatory to hold a virtual Star Party for the great conjunction of Jupiter and SaturnThe University of Illinois Springfield Observatory is holding a virtual Star Party for the great conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn from 5-6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21.Participants can learn more and watch the virtual start party on Zoom by accessing the link at go.uis.edu/starparties.The conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn is an infrequent event occurring when the apparent positions of the planets Blake Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778744201471231104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611221227575849423.post-62212829029234367562020-11-19T11:12:00.004-06:002020-11-19T14:38:13.982-06:00UIS and Community Health Roundtable to present “Local Physicians at the Front Lines of COVID: Nine Months of the Pandemic” webinarAs part of the Springfield Innovation Hub, the University of Illinois Springfield and the Community Health Roundtable will offer a free public webinar on “Local Physicians at the Front Lines of COVID: Nine Months of the Pandemic” from 12-1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20. As we enter the holiday season, Sangamon County COVID-19 tracking metrics continue to break records and pressure on Blake Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778744201471231104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1611221227575849423.post-87662375189497113122020-11-10T08:54:00.002-06:002020-11-10T15:26:47.330-06:00UIS Visual Arts Gallery to hold its online Silent Auction and Benefit starting Monday, Nov. 16TheUniversity of Illinois Springfield Visual Arts Gallery Silent Auction and Benefit is moving online for 2020. The Silent Auction and Benefit, featuring original works of art donated by local and regional artists, will launch on Monday, Nov. 16 and will remain active until final bidding at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3.Artwork up for auction can be viewed and bids can be placed online at Blake Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778744201471231104noreply@blogger.com0