WHAT: Innovate Springfield, the University of Illinois Springfield’s business incubator, will host the next event in its Founders, Failure and Fun speaker series, featuring Brandon Yates, an early-stage founder, tech entrepreneur and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumnus.
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12
WHERE: Innovate Springfield, 15 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield
The University of Illinois Springfield School of Politics and International Affairs and the Center for State Policy and Leadership will host a virtual panel discussion, “Foreign Affairs in the 2024 U.S. Election and Beyond,” from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21.
The University of Illinois Springfield will host several events to honor veterans in recognition of Veterans Day:
Friday, Nov. 8
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield’s School of Politics and International Affairs will host a post-election panel discussion titled “The Election is Over. Now What?” The event is free and open to the public.
WHEN: 7-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14
WHERE: UIS Student Union Ballroom, 2251 Richard Wright Drive, Springfield
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield will host an “Exploring Graduate School” event to provide prospective students with an opportunity to learn more about its 48 graduate programs of study.
WHEN: 2-4 p.m., Monday, Nov. 11
WHERE: UIS Student Union, 2251 Richard Wright Drive, Springfield
The University of Illinois Springfield Visual Arts Gallery is excited to announce its annual silent auction and benefit, featuring a diverse collection of original art, reproductions, decorative objects and crafts donated by artists and community supporters. This year’s auction will be held both online and in person, making it easy for collectors and supporters across the region to participate.
WHAT: Innovate Springfield, the University of Illinois Springfield’s business incubator, will host a two-part event featuring a pitch competition and a keynote address by Mark Achler, a venture capitalist and former senior vice president at Redbox.
WHEN: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28
WHERE: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., Springfield
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield’s Sangamon Experience will open a new exhibit and premiere a documentary film titled “Soil & Soul: Farming in the Sangamon River Valley.” The documentary tells the stories of 10 individuals who have spent their lives farming throughout the Sangamon River Valley, an area encompassing approximately 1,500 square miles in central Illinois.
The University of Illinois Springfield Theatre Program will present six performances of “Hurricane Diane” by Madeleine George.
The University of Illinois Springfield will host “Russia’s Siege of Ukraine: Filmmakers on the Front Lines” with a free screening of the documentary “Mariupolis 2” and a discussion with its Ukrainian co-producer Hanna Bilobrova at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28 in Brookens Auditorium, located on the lower level of Brookens Library.