WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield will hold four Lunch & Learn Series events this spring. The series is presented by the UIS Alumni SAGE Society and the Illinois State Historical Society.

WHERE: Illini Country Club, 1601 Illini Rd., Springfield

DETAILS:

WHAT: Innovate Springfield, the University of Illinois Springfield’s downtown business incubator, will partner with Illini Angels to present an educational workshop on angel investing. Angel investing involves individuals providing financial support to early-stage startups in exchange for equity, aiming for a return on investment as the company grows.

WHEN: 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13

2.5.24

Dear Students —

UIS Commencement is just shy of 100 days away, and our Commencement Committee has been hard at work planning this year’s ceremonies, slated for May 10 and 11.

This year’s ceremonies will take place on campus in the UIS Performing Arts Center. To accommodate as many guests as possible for our graduates, we will be holding three ceremonies, divided by college:

2.5.24

Good morning, UIS:

It’s February, which means it’s Black History Month! The theme this year is, “BHM 2024 Roots and Rhythm.” The Diversity Center has worked very hard to put together events that showcase the importance of BHM and to provide us opportunities to learn and grow. I encourage you to check out all the events happening on campus.

Have you ever caught yourself saying "please" to ChatGPT or yelling at Alexa?

Stop right there—do you need a reminder that they are mere machines? This moment of polite or frustrated interaction with AI marks more than just a quirky habit. It signals a pivotal transformation in how we engage with technology—an age that blurs the lines between human-computer and human-human interactions.