Foreign Affairs in the 2024 US Elections and Beyond

Join the UIS Center for State Policy & Leadership and the School of Politics and International Affairs for a panel discussion on foreign affairs in the 2024 U.S. elections and beyond. Dr. AJ Simmons will moderate a discussion with panelists Dr. Brandon Bolte, Dr. Adriana Crocker, Dr. Isabel Skinner, and Dr. Ali Nizamuddin. Register to reserve your spot! The Zoom link will be provided ahead of the event.

UIS to host Constitution Day panel on important issues related to the 2024 election

WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield’s Center for State Policy and Leadership will host a Constitution Day panel discussion focusing on issues related to the 2024 election, such as the Electoral College, voter registration and the role of the media. The event is free and open to the public.

WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17

WHERE: UIS Lincoln Residence Hall Great Room, 2160 Vachel Lindsay Drive, Springfield

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Celebrating Constitution Day

Electoral College, Voter Registration, & the Role of the Media in Elections

Join CSPL for a Constitution Day panel on the Electoral College, voter registration, and the role of media in elections. UIS experts and a representative from the Springfield community will convene a panel discussion on these topics related to the Constitution. Lunch will be provided for registrants. Free and open to the public!

Isabel Skinner, Assistant Professor, School of Politics and International Affairs, will moderate the panel discussion:

Employee Development Series: Register for the CSPL Showcase

We are excited to announce the next installment of the monthly Employee Development Series: The CSPL Showcase. This session will be presented by The Center for State Policy and Leadership. Attendees will learn about the important work happening within The Center and hear from The Office of Research and Evaluation, The Office of Graduate Intern Programs, and The Illinois Innocence Project through presentations and a panel discussion.

UIS Center for State Policy and Leadership to host summit on policy and social innovation

WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield Center for State Policy and Leadership (CSPL), the University of Illinois System Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) and the Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) will present two days of presentations, discussion and networking around policy and social innovation. Breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be provided. Registration is required.

WHEN: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 and Wednesday, April 24

WHERE: UIS and downtown Springfield

UIS and the Child Welfare League of America partner to establish simulation training to support new standards for child protective services

The University of Illinois Springfield Alliance for Experiential Problem-Based Learning is partnering with the Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) to establish simulation training to support the implementation of new standards for child protective services. The training will be used by child protection investigative workers to better protect children from abuse.

UIS to host a networking summit for local government and non-profit leaders

WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield Center for State Policy and Leadership, College of Public Affairs and Education and Win Together will host a Government Excellence Network Summit that will bring together local government and non-profit leaders for a shared learning experience aimed at empowering them with innovative strategies and practical solutions to drive excellence in their communities.

WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25