Ho Chi Minh City is the new workplace for Adella Nguyen.  She was recently employed by Shopee, one of the biggest e-commerce companies in South East Asia, as a Strategic Partnership Associate. She writes that she is excited to have a chance to apply her knowledge from her major and her favorite industry–Marketing.

Congratulations, Adella!

The University of Illinois Springfield Music Program and the Illinois Symphony Orchestra (ISO) have joined forces in a new Partnership in Education and Civic Engagement [PEACE]. The partnership is intended to enrich the cultural, educational and career-training opportunities of UIS students, to enhance music education in the Springfield-area and to extend the reach of both organizations into the community.

Greg Knott, an administrator for nearly two decades at the U of I Urbana-Champaign and a graduate of two U of I System universities (including UIS), has been appointed secretary of the Board of Trustees and the University.  President Tim Killeen said, “Greg has seen the U of I system as a student and from a leadership role, and knows the power our universities hold to transform lives and drive progress.  Coupled with his hands-on experience as a member of the Parkland College Board of Trustees, his unique perspective will serve the board and our universities well.”

Hometown: Robbins, IllinoisMajors: Global Studies and Legal StudiesFuture Plans: Attend law school

The University of Illinois Springfield’s ION Professional eLearning Programs have been honored with the 2021 University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) Outstanding Program Award. ION will be recognized at the 2021 UPCEA Regions Week Conference later this month.