The art of giving

UIS has received a very special gift from Robert and Ruth Vogele -- a collection of more than 20 prints by leading American contemporary artists. Pieces from this impressive collection will be hung throughout campus for students, staff and faculty to enjoy. UIS Professor of Visual Arts Jonathan Perkins said the Vogeles' gift "will be enduring and enriching for Visual Arts classes as well as for the overall campus environment." He is particularly pleased to have works by Dine, Lewitt, Perlstein and Jiminez in the collection. The Vogeles, both graduates of the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign, are no strangers to UIS. Previously, they donated a mechanical statue to UIS by renowned sculptor Michael Dunbar, one of our own graduates (Community Arts Management MA, '76). The sculpture is going to be installed in Brookens Library. We are so grateful for gifts of art such as these, which create a richer and more satisfying campus atmosphere and help us to continue building cultural life at UIS.