Dear students, faculty and staff,

In the past few days, we have watched the events unfolding in Israel and Gaza with great anguish and alarm. The unspeakable brutality of the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israeli civilians is simply horrifying. Such acts can never be justified and we condemn them in the strongest possible terms.

In our ongoing efforts to streamline the student transfer experience, we’re sharing information related to the process of course transfer. Two ways that you can help improve the student transfer experience are by:

John Hopkins University Press has released an abridged and revised version of Michael Burlingame’s 2008 book “Abraham Lincoln: A Life.” Burlingame is the Chancellor Naomi B. Lynn Distinguished Chair in Lincoln Studies at the University of Illinois Springfield.

Hailed as the definitive portrait of the sixteenth president, Burlingame's original 2,000-page two-volume set has been updated and condensed by Jonathan W. White. In 2009, the book was named one of the five best books of the year by The Atlantic.  

WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield invites the community to the 45th annual International Festival. The longest-running student-led program in the history of the University, the festival features live cultural performances and samples of food from around the world. Admission is free.

WHEN: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21

WHERE: The Recreation and Athletic Center, 2171 University Drive, Springfield

As we approach mid-semester, the many responsibilities that our students are balancing may begin to feel overwhelming for them. They may be experiencing the stress of mid-term exams, missing loved ones, worry about world events, or financial stress. Keeping our students healthy is one way to limit the impact of these often-unavoidable life challenges. Some basic strategies for students include good sleep, hygiene, daily movement, and proper nutrition.