about commencement 2012
The 41st UIS commencement ceremony was held on May 12, 2012, at 2pm, at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in downtown Springfield, 9th and Adams streets. See our Visitors page
for directions and information for out of
town guests.
Speakers and Marshals
Commencement Address
Journalist, Author, and Translator, 1991 Alumnus, Wenguang Huang
Speakers
Board of Trustees Representative, Karen Hasara
University President-designate, Robert A. Easter
UIS Chancellor, Susan J. Koch
Student Speaker, Jessica A. Odigie
Alumni Association Representative, Thomas E. Livingston
Marshals
Each year, the faculty and students from each academic program choose
a graduating student to serve as program marshal. These students, who
best exemplify the goals and spirit of their programs, are identifiable
at the ceremony by the gold stoles they wear.
You can view the list of program marshals soon.
The grand marshal who leads the commencement procession is a faculty member, chosen each year by a vote of his or her colleagues.
- Professor Stephen Schwark, Political Science
Distance viewing
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The
ceremony will be webcast
live on the UIS website. - Download the order form (pdf) to purchase a DVD of the ceremony.
Tickets
Tickets are not required for admission into the ceremony.
Commencement Week Schedule of Events
Check back here frequently for updates.
*Denotes by invitation-only
| Event | Location | Time | Contact |
| *CBM - Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society Induction Ceremony Saturday, May 5, 2012 |
Brookens Auditorium | 1:30 p.m. | Pat Sanchez (217) 206-7872 |
| *Peoria Graduation Reception Friday, May 4, 2012 |
Embassy Suites East Peoria | 6:30 p.m. | Jana Wise |
Diversity Center |
Diversity Center | 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Jeannie Capranica |
| Lavender Graduation Friday, May 11, 2012 |
Student Life Building Multipurpose Rm | Noon - 2:00 p.m. | Kerry Poynter (217) 206-8316 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences Honors Reception Friday, May 11, 2012 |
UHB First Floor Lobby | 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Keith Burton (217) 206-7435 |
| *CPAA - Political Science Graduation Reception Friday, May 11, 2012 |
PAC C & D | 5:30 p.m. | Nathan Franklin |
| *CAP Honors Graduation Breakfast Saturday, May 12, 2012 |
PAC Cafeteria | 10:00 a.m. - Noon | Rowena Vail |
| *Online Degree Graduation Brunch Saturday, May 12, 2012 |
Sangamon Auditorium Lobby | 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Carol Bloemer |
| Commencement 2012 Saturday, May 12, 2012 |
Prairie Capital Convention Center | 2:00 p.m. | Office of Records and Registration (217) 206-7730 or registrar@uis.edu |
| More events to come... |
* Denotes by invitation only
