Media advisory: "Patriotic American Muslims through History"

What: "Patriotic American Muslims through History," a panel discussion on the contributions American Muslims have made to this country

When & 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 Springfield

Details: Sponsors are UIS student groups Muslim Students Association and Peace Students Organization.

Panelists include Dr. Maryam Mostoufi of the Islamic Society of Greater Springfield and the Greater Springfield Interfaith Association, and Dr. Baker Siddiquee, UIS associate professor of Economics. The discussion will be followed by a question-and-answer session with the audience.

For additional information, contact Mohammed Khaleel Yacoob, PSO/MSA vice-president, at 405/537-5081.

Media 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 families. The program is presented by the Business/Education Partnership of Sangamon County.

Download a pdf file of the media advisory from Sarah Wolin of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce
MediaAdvGSCChostsJoeWhite.pdf

Media Alert: Confirmation of news conference

Contact: Paul MacDonna
Assistant Athletic Director/Sports Information Director
Office: 217-206-6752
Cell: 217-891-2301

The University of Illinois at Springfield and the Commissioner of the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC), will hold a press conference on:

Wednesday, October 8
3 p.m.
On the center court in
The Recreation and Athletic Center
2171 University Drive
Springfield, Illinois

The press conference will include the following personnel:

UIS Chancellor Richard D. Ringeisen
GLVC Commissioner Jim Naumovich
UIS Athletic Director Dr. Roger Jehlicka

UIS Head Coaches will be available for comments, including Kevin Gamble (Men's Basketball); Roy Gilmore (Women's Basketball); Joe Fisher (Women's Volleyball and Softball); Jay Davis (Men's and Women's Golf); and Manny Velasco (Men's and Women's Tennis).

The press conference will be webcast live, beginning at 3 p.m., and can be found on the Internet at these locations: www.uis.edu/technology/uislive.html and www.goprairiestars.com

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.

Gilman-Opalsky to speak on social movements and the public sphere

Contact: Kimberly Craig at 206-6245, speakerseries@uis.edu
or Richard Gilman-Opalsky at 206-8328, rgilm3@uis.edu

What: "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, June 19, in Brookens Auditorium, located on the lower level of Brookens Library on the UIS campus.

Details: Public spheres are where people engage new ideas and arguments and where social movements and rebellions begin. Dr. Gilman-Opalsky's presentation will facilitate a discussion of this process.

He is the author of Unbounded Publics: Transgressive Public Spheres, Zapatismo, and Political Theory (2008, Lexington Books).

See a webcast of the presentation

More about Dr. Gilman-Opalsky's book

Illinois 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. Improvements will continue in coming months, and feedback is welcome. Those with comments or requests can post their ideas at the site or e-mail them to Executive Editor Dana Heupel at heupel.dana@uis.edu.

Illinois Issues is a not-for-profit monthly publication dedicated to providing fresh, provocative analysis of public policy in Illinois with a special focus on state government and politics. The magazine also sponsors and promotes other appropriate public affairs educational activities and publishes an annual Roster of State Government Officials.

Illinois Issues is published by Center Publications, part of the Center for State Policy and Leadership at the University of Illinois at Springfield.