Installation of Green Roof

What: Green roof being installed on new residence hall at University of Illinois at Springfield. Living plant matter and soil are being placed on three levels of roof top on that building.

When: Wednesday, August 13, and Thursday, August 14.

Where: New residence hall, called Founders Hall, located adjacent to Lincoln Residence Hall on west side of campus.

Why: The green roof is part of UIS’ strategic goal to create more energy savings and increase environmental sustainability.

Insulation provided by the roof will reduce heating costs by 8% and cooling costs by 16% in the building. It will also reduce storm water runoff, and the water retained will help nourish and maintain the health of the plantings, called sedums.

The green roof at UIS is the first installed on any structure in central Illinois.

Read more about green roofs.

Andre Iguodala Celebrity Weekend at UIS

Andre Iguodala, star forward of the Philadelphia 76'ers, and Kevin Gamble, head coach of the UIS Prairie Stars men's basketball team, will host a basketball camp on the campus of the University of Illinois at Springfield during the week of July 21, 2008. The camp precedes a celebrity-filled lineup of events taking place on Saturday, July 26.

Tickets are $20 for each event; call 217/220-0267 for more information.

Who: Andre Iguodala Youth Foundation

What: Andre Iguodala Celebrity Weekend 2008

Where:

Andre Iguodala and Kevin Gamble Basketball Camp, at UIS, Monday July 21 through Friday, July 25, 2008;

Health and Education Fair, at UIS, Saturday, July 26, 10am - 1pm;

Andre Iguodala Celebrity Basketball Game, at UIS, Saturday, July 26, 3pm - 6pm;

"Style" Fashion and Comedy Show featuring The World's Greatest Entertainer Doug E Fresh, Morris Chestnut and LisaRaye, at UIS' Sangamon Auditorium, Saturday, July 26, 8pm - 11pm;

"The After Party" at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Ballroom, 3000 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL.