The Lunch and Learn Series, presented by the UIS Alumni SAGE Society and the Illinois State Historical Society, is a series of noontime lectures in the University's tradition of open and intelligent dialogue.
In-person participation for all programs will take place at Illini Country Club in Springfield, IL. The in-person registration fee for noontime programs ($50/person, per program) includes a chef-prepared hot lunch and free parking.
Buffet lunch service for noontime programs will begin at 11:30 a.m. CT. All noontime presentations will begin promptly at 12 p.m. CT, and conclude by 1 p.m. CT.
Live complimentary virtual participation for all programs is also available via Zoom Webinar.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
In-person & Virtual Options Available
Lunch 11:30am | Program 12:00pm-1:00pm
“Sound” Foundations: An Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology
Presented by Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D., CCC-SLP & Chancellor
This presentation will offer an overview of the field of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), highlighting its essential role in diagnosing, treating, and preventing speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. The scope of practice and various conditions that SLPs address such as articulation disorders, language delays, stuttering, voice issues, and cognitive-communication impairments will be discussed. The session will also cover the training and skills required for speech-language pathologists, the interdisciplinary nature of the profession, and its impact on individuals of all ages. Dr. Gooch will highlight phonological (speech sound) development in the early years and the speech-language issues associated with cleft lip and palate, which were her areas of specialty as a practicing clinician.
Thursday, May 8, 2025
In-person & Virtual Options Available
Lunch 11:30am | Program 12:00pm-1:00pm
Native Americans in Illinois in 1818: Treaties and Treachery in the Path to Statehood
Presented by Dr. Michael Wiant, Historian and Retired Director, Illinois State Museum & Dickson Mounds Museum
Illinois' path to statehood was complex and significantly shaped by treaties with Native American tribes. At the time, Illinois was a sparsely populated territory, home to a mix of Native Americans, European settlers, and African American communities—both free and enslaved. Dr. Wiant will discuss the events and treaties that displaced tribes from the Illinois territory, leading to the eventual removal of tribes to reservations west of the Mississippi River.
Previous Lunch and Learn content is archived on MediaSpace.
If you have any questions, please contact UIS Advancement at advancement@uis.edu or 217-206-6058.