Dear UIS Colleagues,
UIS Commencement 2023 is rapidly approaching, and we’re looking for volunteers to help make this year’s Commencement Ceremonies memorable for our students.
On Saturday, May 13, UIS will recognize its graduating students at the Bank of Springfield Center (BOS Center) in downtown Springfield. As a volunteer, you’ll assist with activities like setup, helping graduates with their caps and gowns, lining them up, directing guests, and generally being a friendly face. You’ll join fellow volunteer staff, alumni and friends in ensuring rewarding ceremonies - and help graduates celebrate a milestone achievement.
We will be holding one ceremony this year at 2:00 p.m. Volunteers are asked to report to the BOS Center by 12:00 p.m. for the 2 p.m. Ceremony. Some volunteers can leave shortly following the start of the ceremony, but we will need a number of volunteers to stay and assist when students walk across the stage.
A brief orientation with fellow volunteers will be required prior to commencement. Commencement day is always full of high spirits and thousands of happy faces, and we hope you will be one of them!
Please complete the 2023 Commencement Volunteer Registration Form if you are able to volunteer this year.
Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the Commencement Committee.
Thanks!
Joan Sestak
Director of Community & Governmental Relations
(217) 206-7794