Media Advisories

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72720393099987851872009-10-23T15:18:52.060-05:00Media AdvisoriesImportant information for news and information media from the University of Illinois at Springfield.UIS Web Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07738526312024102919noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7272039309998785187.post-17326895342339342422009-10-20T13:06:00.000-05:002009-10-20T13:07:07.714-05:00National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week

WHAT: UIS students will put “beer goggles” on and drive around in a golf cart in an effort to educate them about drunk driving during National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness WeekWHEN: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.WHERE: UIS Main QuadDETAILS: The UIS Counseling Center is planning an obstacle course that students will try to navigate through with the “beer goggles” on. The

Blake Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778744201471231104bwood8@uis.edutag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7272039309998785187.post-38506526612041644982009-10-14T09:21:00.000-05:002009-10-14T09:23:03.704-05:00Lincoln Legacy Lecture will examine "Lincoln and the Environment"

WHAT: The 2009 Lincoln Legacy Lecture presented by the University of Illinois Springfield featuring Dr. Mark Fiege, associate professor of History at Colorado State University.WHEN: Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.Media Interview Availability: 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. (Outside the PAC Restaurant on the lower level of the Public Affairs Center at UIS)WHERE: Brookens Auditorium on the lower level

Blake Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778744201471231104bwood8@uis.edutag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7272039309998785187.post-82750712945905814522009-06-17T11:12:00.002-05:002009-06-17T11:13:14.306-05:00Media Advisory: Girl Tech 2009

What: Girl Tech 2009, a technology camp for middle-school girls. The camp will offer sessions on programming, robotics, computer networking, iMovie, Photoshop and computer hardware.When: Thursday, June 18 and Friday, June 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Where: University of Illinois at Springfield, University Hall BuildingDetails: A partial list of sessions includes Cartoons Galore!, Persona

Courtney Westlakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10574460931991380169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7272039309998785187.post-28032554667211355602009-04-24T11:13:00.002-05:002009-04-24T11:22:29.986-05:00Media Advisory: UIS hosts etiquette dinner for junior high and high school girls

What: The Volunteer & Civic Engagement Center at UIS will be hosting an etiquette dinner for middle and high school-aged girls.When: Everyday Etiquette training will take place from 2:30 to 4 p.m., and the dinner is from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28.Where: Everyday Etiquette training will be held in the Public Affairs Center (PAC) in Conference Room G on the lower level of the PAC on the UIS

Courtney Westlakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10574460931991380169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7272039309998785187.post-31604689079880876062009-04-22T10:35:00.003-05:002009-04-22T10:37:25.088-05:00Media Advisory: Good as Gold Ceremony honors local volunteers

What: In honor of National Volunteer Week (April 19-25), the University of Illinois at Springfield and the Junior League of Springfield have formed a partnership to host the Springfield Good as Gold Ceremony, a recognition event to acknowledge community members and organizations for their volunteer efforts.When: Thursday, April 23 at 4:30 p.m.Where: The Sangamon Auditorium lobby of the Public

Courtney Westlakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10574460931991380169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7272039309998785187.post-35551831226869716172009-04-20T15:38:00.002-05:002009-04-20T16:51:43.854-05:00Media Advisory: UIS Cares Day benefits local community

What: In observance of UIS Cares Day and to celebrate National Volunteer Week (April 19-25), the UIS Volunteer & Civic Engagement Center, along with members of the UIS community, will be planting trees at Southwind Park.When: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22.Where: Edwin Watts Southwind Park in Springfield, located near the corner of S. 2nd Street and Southwind Road.Details: UIS is

Courtney Westlakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10574460931991380169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7272039309998785187.post-82072974332314092252009-04-16T13:58:00.005-05:002009-04-20T16:23:48.082-05:00Media Advisory: UIS alumna to sign copies and read from new book

What: University of Illinois at Springfield alumna Joanna Beth Tweedy will read from her debut novel, The Yonder Side of Sass and Texas, and sign copies of the book.When: Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m.Where: Café Annex on the lower level of the Public Affairs Center on the UIS campus.Details: Tweedy has taught courses in creative writing, literature, composition and educational leadership, and has

Courtney Westlakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10574460931991380169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7272039309998785187.post-42602438532347820152009-03-20T10:01:00.003-05:002009-03-20T10:03:00.203-05:00Media Advisory: Emiquon Audubon Society hosts Bluebird Workshop

What: The Emiquon Audubon Society, a chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society, in partnership with the University of Illinois Springfield’s Emiquon Field Station and Dickson Mounds Museum, will present a Bluebird Workshop called “Bring in Spring.”When: Saturday, March 21 from 1 to 3 p.m.Where: UIS Field Station on The Nature Conservancy’s Emiquon PreserveDetails: The Emiquon Preserve currently has

Courtney Westlakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10574460931991380169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7272039309998785187.post-63106538199425178852009-03-13T09:44:00.001-05:002009-03-13T09:45:14.708-05:00Expanding Your Horizons conference media advisory

Media AdvisoryWhat: “Expanding Your Horizons in Math, Science and Technology” - a hands-on conference designed specially for girls in sixth, seventh and eighth grades.When: 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2009Where: University of Illinois at SpringfieldDetails: Workshops on such topics as space walking, green architecture, protecting the earth with ethanol, bone engineering, and

Courtney Westlakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10574460931991380169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7272039309998785187.post-12022587954272320162009-01-27T10:32:00.000-06:002009-02-17T10:32:52.294-06:00Media Advisory: UIS holds global warming teach-in

What: Global Warming Teach-in at the University of Illinois at Springfield. The teach-in will correspond with a national teach-in on February 5 to engage Americans in conversation about the decisions that will determine the future health of the planet.When: Friday, February 6 from 1 to 5 p.m.Where: University Hall, room 2008, on the UIS campusDetails: The event is free and open to the public.The

UIS Web Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07738526312024102919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7272039309998785187.post-22592811061320437002008-12-02T14:55:00.004-06:002008-12-02T15:03:18.736-06:00Media Advisory: Holiday Stars Project

What: The Holiday Stars Project at UIS has collected an incredibly large amount of food for the Central Illinois Foodbank. Chancellor Ringeisen will announce whether UIS reached its collection goal and talk about why this first-time project is so important to the university and the community. The food that has been collected will be on display before it's loaded onto a Foodbank truck.When: 1:30

Donna McCrackennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7272039309998785187.post-55728494429658564152008-12-02T11:21:00.001-06:002008-12-02T11:24:17.009-06:00Media advisory: "Patriotic American Muslims through History"

What: "Patriotic American Muslims through History," a panel discussion on the contributions American Muslims have made to this countryWhen & Where: 6:30 p.m., Thursday, December 4, in conference room C/D, lower level of the Public Affairs Center at the University of Illinois at SpringfieldDetails: Sponsors are UIS student groups Muslim Students Association and Peace Students

Donna McCrackennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7272039309998785187.post-23106166478703927792008-10-30T15:00:00.002-05:002008-10-30T15:04:24.127-05:00Media Advisory: President White to discuss American childhood

What: U of I President B. Joseph White will discuss "Brilliant Futures for America's Children, Home and Family Imperatives"When and Where: 12:15 p.m., Friday, November 7, Public Affairs Center conference room C/D at the University of Illinois at Springfield. Doors will open at 11:45 a.m.Details: Dr. White's presentation will touch on a variety of issues related to American children and their

Donna McCrackennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7272039309998785187.post-86106885500756768222008-10-07T14:05:00.002-05:002008-10-07T14:09:51.018-05:00Media Alert: Confirmation of news conference

Contact: Paul MacDonnaAssistant Athletic Director/Sports Information DirectorOffice: 217-206-6752Cell: 217-891-2301The University of Illinois at Springfield and the Commissioner of the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC), will hold a press conference on:Wednesday, October 83 p.m.On the center court inThe Recreation and Athletic Center2171 University DriveSpringfield, IllinoisThe press

Donna McCrackennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7272039309998785187.post-23464391898906488622008-10-02T14:51:00.004-05:002008-10-03T09:02:09.562-05:00Media Advisory: Homecoming Parade

What: Homecoming Parade at the University of Illinois at SpringfieldWhen & Where: 5 p.m., Saturday, October 4, UIS campusDetails: UIS’ Homecoming Week 2008 is capped off with the Third Annual Homecoming Parade. Some 25 entries, including 12 student groups, will participate in the parade which will feature walking units, floats, bands, fire trucks, candy, and possibly construction equipment.

Donna McCrackennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7272039309998785187.post-90526968223921679632008-08-13T12:51:00.002-05:002008-08-13T13:12:59.130-05:00Installation 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

Donna McCrackennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7272039309998785187.post-79241969139585848332008-07-08T17:01:00.004-05:002008-07-08T17:18:13.209-05:00Andre 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

UIS Web Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07738526312024102919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7272039309998785187.post-49652569250720307942008-06-19T11:04:00.003-05:002008-06-19T13:37:11.740-05:00Gilman-Opalsky to speak on social movements and the public sphere

Contact: Kimberly Craig at 206-6245, speakerseries@uis.eduor Richard Gilman-Opalsky at 206-8328, rgilm3@uis.eduWhat: "Unbounded Publics: Social Movements, Rebellion, and the Public Sphere," a presentation by Richard Gilman-Opalsky, assistant professor of political philosophy in the Political Science department at the University of Illinois at Springfield. When & Where: 6:30 p.m., Thursday,

Donna McCrackennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7272039309998785187.post-81248478032629485632008-06-09T11:39:00.003-05:002008-06-09T13:09:29.880-05:00Illinois Issues has revised, expanded website

Contact: Dana Heupel, 206-6084, heupel.dana@uis.edu What: Illinois Issues magazine has a revised and expanded website, available at http://illinoisissues.uis.edu/index.html. Details: With a cleaner look and feel, the new design makes it easier for users to find what they’re looking for. In addition to a search function and comments area, other new features include audio and video posts.

Donna McCrackennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7272039309998785187.post-24013111921395493322008-05-08T15:14:00.000-05:002008-05-14T15:16:54.795-05:00Commencement Ceremonies 2008

Contact: Cheryl Peck, 217/206-7823, cpeck1@uis.eduWhat: 37th commencement ceremonies for the University of Illinois at Springfield. Of the 1,292 students eligible to graduate, 715 will participate in the ceremony. Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne M. Burke will deliver the commencement address.When: 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2008.Where: Prairie Capital Convention Center, 9th and Adams

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