Media Advisory: Commencement Ceremonies

UIS' 37th commencement ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in downtown Springfield. Of the nearly 1,300 students eligible to graduate, 715 will participate. Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne M. Burke will deliver the commencement address. Read more>>

Sangamon Auditorium announces 08-09 Class Acts season

Sangamon Auditorium at UIS has announced the line-up for its 2008-2009 Class Acts series for young audiences. Read more, including brief descriptions of the programs>>

UIS holds first Lavender Graduation

UIS hosted its first Lavender Graduation ceremony for graduating LGBTQ students, their families, friends, and allies, on Sunday, May 4, in the Public Affairs Center restaurant.

Lavender Graduation celebrates the achievements and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning students. A number of graduating students were recognized for their leadership and achievements; three awards were also presented. Read more>>

UIS will offer basic GIS skills workshop

The Geographic Information Systems Laboratory at UIS will present "Using GIS to Explore Your Community: A Fundamental GIS Applications Workshop," a daylong program, on Friday, May 16. The workshop is designed for anyone with a beginning interest in spatial visualization and mapping. Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office are the only prerequisites. Advance registration is required and space is limited. Read more>>

UIS Theatre announces 08-09 season

UIS Theatre's 2008-2009 season will feature British comedies, both modern and classic. The fall production, Cloud 9 by Caryl Churchill, is a parody of the Victorian-era British Empire and its rigid (and oppressive) attitudes. Assistant Professor of Theatre Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson will direct; six performances are set for mid-November. The spring production is As You Like It, one of Shakespeare's best comedies. Director of Theatre Eric Thibodeaux-Thompson will direct; production dates are in April. Read more>>

U of I ethics officer wins statewide award

University of Illinois Ethics Officer Donna McNeely has been named recipient of the Illinois Executive Ethics Commission's 2008 Abraham Lincoln Ethics Award. The award was presented at a luncheon held April 29 at UIS.

The award recognizes a state employee who has a "demonstrated record of exemplary adherence to the principles of integrity, fairness, and service" to Illinois citizens. McNeely is responsible for ethics issues across all three U of I campuses. Read more>>