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UIS Student Affairs staff and programs receive awards at Region V ACUI Conference

University of Illinois Springfield Student Affairs staff and programs were honored with awards at the Association of College Unions International (ACUI) Region V Conference in Madison, Wisconsin, October 27-29, 2022.

Marie Watson, associate director of student life, received the Inspiring Vision Award for mid-level professionals.

UIS holds annual Springfest

One of the longest traditions is back at the University of Illinois Springfield.

Springfest is planned by multiple student organizations and features a variety of activities for students across campus.

"Fun that's what it's geared towards," said Springfest chairwoman Paige Williams. "Fun and I think the service project is fun. A lot of other students here think that the service project is fun, so the entire week is geared towards fun but we do set aside one day in the week to give back."

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Top 5 Reasons to Join SAC

  1. Help choose what large events brought to campus.
  2. Gain experience in event planning, promotions, and leadership.
  3. Get to know some of the coolest people at UIS!
  4. Work hands-on with entertainers from across the country, learning valuable skills along the way.
  5. Have opportunities to attend entertainment and leadership conferences.

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The mission of the Student Activities Committee (SAC), is to provide social, recreational, and cultural activities appealing to a wide variety of student interests by acknowledging the unique diversity of the student culture at the University of Illinois Springfield. SAC is a forum for understanding campus life by creating and carrying on the traditions of the University and striving towards increasing the involvement of students in university life.

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