40 Year Anniversary In 2010, we celebrated the 40th Anniversary of Sangamon State University and the University of Illinois Springfield. See below for a history of the institution, video recollections, photos, slideshows, and more.
The Videos 40 Years of History UIS at 40: Charles Schweighauser UIS at 40: Judy Everson UIS at 40: Cullom Davis UIS at 40: Lynne Price Alumni Kickoff: Back to School for 40 Years Floppy Hat Contest Day The First Commencement University of Illinois Springfield: 1970 - 2010 The Photos Anniversary Banners in downtown Springfield Photos from the Alumni Kickoff More photos from the Kickoff Homecoming Luncheon Homecoming Parade and BBQ A Gala Evening: Celebrating 40 Years of Achievement	The History The First 40 Years (pdf) Administrative Officers (pdf) Did You Know? (pdf) The Slideshows 40 Years in Review (3 minutes) Campus Buildings (3 minutes) Downloads Screensavers Ringtones Commemorative Ornament 2010 Springfield City Ornament
The Poetry Read the poetry of John Knoepfle, on becoming a University of Illinois campus, and on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of SSU-UIS.	The Stories Read about staff, faculty, and students who passed through the halls of SSU and UIS. Read/share on our discussion board »

40 Year Anniversary

In 2010, we celebrated the 40th Anniversary of Sangamon State University and the University of Illinois Springfield.

See below for a history of the institution, video recollections, photos, slideshows, and more.

The Videos

SSU-UIS 40th Anniversary Logo

Read the poetry of John Knoepfle, on becoming a University of Illinois campus, and on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of SSU-UIS.

Read about staff, faculty, and students who passed through the halls of SSU and UIS.