Right off the bat I was participating in the UIS Orchestra Program, Psychology Club, Camerata Program, and the Honors Program. As the months went by I started to establish who I was as a musician, student, mentor, leader, and friend. I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to work closely with my professors and help develop the Camerata music program from a simple ensemble group to a close-knit team of friends and collaborators.

Priyanka Deo, a University of Illinois Springfield alumni with distinguished credentials as a media and communications professional, has been named UIS’ new director of student media, over

We have an exciting opportunity Thursday, Aug. 22, to start off the new semester with some intentional time together as colleagues followed by a new first-year student convocation celebration. Please mark your calendars and don’t forget to wear your UIS blue!

The schedule includes:

WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield Center for Lincoln Studies will host the 22nd annual Beaumont Endowed Lincoln Legacy Lecture, focusing on “Lincoln and Political Conflict.” The lecture is free and open to the public.

WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12

WHERE: UIS Student Union Ballroom, 2251 Richard Wright Drive, Springfield