university connections
OUR ROLE IN THE UNIVERSITY
The performing arts can stimulate, educate, and even intrigue our university students, engaging and transforming them like no other forms of communication, enhancing the education and making them better scholars and more well-rounded. You can contribute to this kind of programming by giving to the Sangamon Auditorium Fund; tell us your intention in the Comment Box. Donate
HOW DOES THE AUDITORIUM CONNECT WITH THE UNIVERSITY?
A few years ago, the Kronos Quartet came to Sangamon Auditorium to perform Sun Rings. This multimedia piece, commissioned by NASA and others, featured a world-famous string quartet and a 60-piece choir, Springfield’s own Choral Society.
Sun Rings wove in sounds recorded from space, back-dropped by awe-
inspiring images captured by the Hubble and Voyager telescopes that were projected on a 24’ x 40’ screen.
Our own astronomy/physics professor, John Martin, actually worked on the Hubble telescope during his postdoctoral work at the University of Minnesota. He brought his insights to a preconcert discussion, and he later discussed the images in his classes.
Events such as these that connect the performing arts to academic pursuits inspire people in lifechanging ways.
QUESTIONS?
Please use the Send Us Your Question link or contact our office directly.
Have you been a student or faculty member at UIS who has benefited from the Sangamon Auditorium?
We'd love to hear your story.
- What have you appreciated most about the Auditorium?
- How would you encourage donors to give?
Please send your comments to Marilyn Kok, mkok2@uis.edu. We would love to add more graduates' comments to this site. We look forward to hearing from you.
