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Chancellor's Newsletter for April 18, 2022
Apr 18, 2022
Dear UIS Colleagues — It is National Volunteer Month, and I am always excited to see how dedicated our university is to serving the community and each other. This week, volunteers have the fun task of assisting and judging Springfest activities. Many of you have committed to volunteering for one or both of the upcoming UIS Commencement ceremonies in May. If you’re still looking for a volunteer activity this month, the UIS Volunteer & Civic Engagement Center has many opportunities available. New Information |
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Grace Kadyk of Sherman awarded a $14,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield
Apr 15, 2022
Grace Kadyk of Sherman, a senior at Williamsville High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2022 and awarded a $14,000 Lincoln Merit Scholarship for tuition over two years. At UIS, she will major in pre-nursing. The scholarship is awarded based on high school GPA and can be renewed for a total of two years if the student maintains college GPA requirements. At Williamsville High School, she is involved in vocal jazz, madrigals and choir. |
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UIS honors alumna and former Springfield Mayor Karen Hasara for outstanding advocate leadership
Apr 15, 2022
The University of Illinois Springfield honored Karen Hasara of Springfield with the University of Illinois Foundation’s William E. Winter Award for Outstanding Advocate Leadership during a Celebration of Philanthropy event on April 13, 2022, in the Student Union Ballroom. |
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Reaching Stellar: Our Stage / Our Voices advances diversity in performing arts
Apr 15, 2022
The newest program to debut at the Performing Arts Center at UIS is the opposite of what they usually do. And that’s a good thing. “We usually buy a show and get the venue ready for that show,” said Carly Shank, artistic programs director for the Performing Arts Center. “Now, we are more involved in the creation of something. We are laying down the foundation for something special.” |
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Journalism: Where we've been, where we're going
Apr 14, 2022
I was honored to be invited to speak earlier this month at UIS' Lunch & Learn Series presented by the UIS Alumni SAGE Society and the Illinois State Historical Society. And I was especially glad that we were able to hold the event in person, at Illini Country Club. It was the first time UIS did a live L&L since before the pandemic started. |