This event discusses how Asian American young adults understand, consolidate, and articulate their identities in comics. Using examples from graphic memoirs by Laura Gao (Chinese American and queer), Malaka Gharib (Filipino Egyptian American), Robin Ha (Korean American), Thien Pham (Vietnamese American), and others, it examines how comic creators are tasked with avenging their immigrant parents’ failed dreams, how they strive to follow and/or disentangle themselves from their parents’ hopes, and how they take ownership of their own aspirations.

The 19th ANNUAL ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS presents 16 exceptional animated shorts from around the world. At a time of increasing social instability and global anxiety, the works have a special resonance, presenting compelling ideas about our place in society and the world. “Because animation is such a natural medium for dealing with abstract ideas and existential concerns, the ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS has always included a number of thoughtful and engaging films,” says curator Ron Diamond.

Please visit our Theatre Productions page for more information about the play, performance schedule, ticket information and more!

Transfer and Graduate New Student Orientation: Taking Care of Business

Get ready for success at UIS! We've designed optional orientation programs to help you get settled in, feel prepared, and meet new people. 

This In-person Orientation program is for undergraduate First-Year (Freshmen/women) and Freshmen/women Transfer Students admitted to the Summer and Fall 2024 semesters. It is the second, of a 3 part series of programs for students entering their first-year or transferring with less than 24 credit hours. The program's schedule and information about how to register are available at the First Year Student Orientation & Parent Relations website.

This In-person Orientation program is for undergraduate First-Year (Freshmen/women) and Freshmen/women Transfer Students admitted to the Summer and Fall 2024 semesters. It is the second, of a 3 part series of programs for students entering their first-year or transferring with less than 24 credit hours. The program's schedule and information about how to register are available at the First Year Student Orientation & Parent Relations website.

This In-person Orientation program is for undergraduate First-Year (Freshmen/women) and Freshmen/women Transfer Students admitted to the Summer and Fall 2024 semesters. It is the second, of a 3 part series of programs for students entering their first-year or transferring with less than 24 credit hours. The program's schedule and information about how to register are available at the First Year Student Orientation & Parent Relations website.

This In-person Orientation program is for undergraduate First-Year (Freshmen/women) and Freshmen/women Transfer Students admitted to the Summer and Fall 2024 semesters. It is the second, of a 3 part series of programs for students entering their first-year or transferring with less than 24 credit hours. The program's schedule and information about how to register are available at the First Year Student Orientation & Parent Relations website.

This In-person Orientation program is for undergraduate First-Year (Freshmen/women) and Freshmen/women Transfer Students admitted to the Summer and Fall 2024 semesters. It is the second, of a 3 part series of programs for students entering their first-year or transferring with less than 24 credit hours. The program's schedule and information about how to register are available at the First Year Student Orientation & Parent Relations website.

This In-person Orientation program is for undergraduate First-Year (Freshmen/women) and Freshmen/women Transfer Students admitted to the Summer and Fall 2024 semesters. It is the second, of a 3 part series of programs for students entering their first-year or transferring with less than 24 credit hours. The program's schedule and information about how to register are available at the First Year Student Orientation & Parent Relations website.