Adam Kovac
Current Location: Wheaton, IL
Hometown: West Lafayette, IN
Current Position: Self-employed, Author and role-playing game developer
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Summer & December Graduate Celebration
Summer & December
Graduate Celebration
Monday, December 9, 2024
3pm - 5pm
UIS Student Union
Pre-function Area - 3rd Floor
2251 Richard Wright Drive
Springfield, IL 62703
Life After UIS | Finding the Right Path for Your Career
We are proud to introduce
Life After UIS
Presented by UIS Unite
A series to help new alumni and students prepare for life after college.
Join us in person or online for our first session:
Alumni Gala
Friday, February 21, 2025
UIS Student Union Ballroom
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate outstanding alumni achievements. This special night will feature live music, a memorable photo booth, a delicious dinner, refreshing drinks, and the presentation of prestigious awards. Don’t miss this opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new memories. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Paula Stewart
Current Location/Hometown: Jacksonville, IL
Current Position: Regional Specialist, BAT (Behavior Assessment Training) Project @ SIUC STEM Education Research Center
Luke Runyon
Current Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
Hometown: Peoria, Illinois
Current Position: Co-Director at The Water Desk at the University of Colorado Center for Environmental Journalism
Promising Prairie Star Recognition Program
We are pleased to announce our new Promising Prairie Star Recognition Program!
The Promising Prairie Star Recognition Program honors outstanding graduates under the age of forty or those who have graduated within the previous 5 years. Honorees are selected for their emerging and unique innovation, creativity and success in their chosen career and/or life's work. Established by the UIS Young Alumni Committee in 2024, the inaugural class of honorees will be selected and recognized in the Spring of 2025.
Getting to Know You: Krystal Geist
Krystal Geist is the associate director of alumni and donor engagement.
What do you like about your job?
Working in advancement, I get the opportunity to meet many alumni and community members who are passionate about UIS. My favorite part of my job is getting to know all the wonderful people who support our university. Everyone has a unique story, and it’s very inspiring to see how UIS has impacted so many lives. It makes me proud to work for such a great university.
Andrea Carlson
Current Location: Joliet, IL
Hometown: Plainfield, IL
Current Position: Partner at BCM Law, P.C.
Need Help Fundraising? Crowdfunding is Back!
UIS Crowdfunding provides an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to raise funds for University-related projects. Our goal is to provide support and guidance to units seeking funding and to create a unique experience for donors to make an impact on the UIS community.