Campus Safety Presentation

The UIS Campus will be holding College Safety & Security program tonight, February 26 at 7 p.m. in Brookens Auditorium.

There will be a special guest speaker and a $25 cash drawing.

All students are encouraged to attend!

Jean Kilbourne presentation

Author, scholar and lecturer Dr. Jean Kilbourne will be speaking on the UIS campus on Tuesday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m. in Brookens Auditorium. "Deadly Persuasion: Advertising and the Corruption of Relationships" will be the topic of discussion.

After Kilbourne's remarks, the floor will be open for questions from the audience. Both the address and a reception and book signing immediately following are free and open to the public. Those unable to attend in person can see a live webcast by going to www.uis.edu/technology/uislive.html at the time of the event.

The event is presented by UIS' Center for State Policy and Leadership and Women's Center in observance of Women's Heritage Month. For more information, contact Lynn Otterson, UIS Women's Center, at 206-7173.

Give a Daffodil

Daffodil Days, an event put on through the American Cancer Society, is an opportunity for people to join in the fight against cancer and save more lives. Dollars raised through the sales of daffodils support research, education, patient services and early detection.

Daffodils are the first flower of spring and are a symbol of hope for cancer patients and their families that one day cancer will be eliminated. The daffodil is the official flower of the American Cancer Society.

Some of the products include a bunch of daffodils which includes 10 stems for $10. We have a kiwi green vase for $6. A limited edition Boyd’s bear for $25, and potted bulbs for $10. One of the biggest sellers is the Gift of Hope. This is where the American Cancer Society volunteers will anonymously deliver a daffodil bouquet arranged in a vase to cancer patients at medical centers and health facilities in your community.

Daffodil Days delivery will take place the week of March 17-21st. If you sell over $200 worth your daffodils will be delivered to you. Otherwise, a pickup location will be provided to you.

If you are interested in selling, purchasing or would like to become involved in our sponsorship program, contact Sara at (217)523-4534 or sara.hammuck@cancer.org.

Open Mic Night

The Black Student Union and the Network Group are hosting "Expressions in the Dark College Tour."

The open mic night is being held Thursday, February 28 from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. in the Lincoln Residence Hall Great Room.

The Office of Multi-Cultural Student Affairs is co-sponsoring the event. Refreshments will be served.

Call for CAPE Award Nominations

The Academic Professional Advisory Committee is accepting nominations for the Chancellor’s Academic Professional Excellence (CAPE) Award. Nominations will be accepted February 18 through March 17, 2008.

The CAPE Award honors all UIS Academic Professionals by recognizing one outstanding AP who will be judged on three criteria: work projects, professional development and affiliations, and contributions to one’s unit. The winner will receive $500 in cash for personal use. In addition, $500 will be given to the winner’s department.

Any member of the UIS Campus Community -- faculty, AP and civil service staff, and students -- may nominate any AP, and APs may nominate themselves. For more details, and to submit a nomination, please use the online form available on the APAC website: http://www.uis.edu/apac/recognition/nominateCAPE.html

The announcement of this year's recipient will be on April 15 in the PAC Restaurant, and everyone is invited to come.

Academic Integrity meetings this week

Academic Integrity Town Hall meetings will be held:
*Tuesday, February 26 from 12 to1:30 p.m. in PAC, room H
*Thursday, February 28 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in PAC, room C

The UIS ad hoc committee on Academic Integrity has been working to create a comprehensive policy that they hope will assist faculty, students and academic professionals in addressing these issues.

Please join them to discuss the proposed policy, ask questions and give them your ideas for improving the draft.

Observe a Lunar Eclipse!

A total lunar eclipse will be visible in the Springfield area, weather permitting, on Wednesday evening, February 20.

Locally, the full moon will enter the earth's shadow at 7:43 p.m. The moon will become totally immersed at 9:01 p.m., and totality will last 50 minutes – until 9:51 p.m. Last contact with the earth’s shadow will be at 11:09 p.m.

The University of Illinois at Springfield observatory will be open for the event from 8 to 10:30 p.m., weather permitting. John Martin, assistant professor of Astronomy/Physics at UIS, will facilitate viewing the eclipse through the observatory's three telescopes.

The event at the observatory is free and open to the public. Reservations are not required. The entrance to the campus observatory is located outside Brookens Library on the southeast corner.

Call 206-7328 at 7 p.m. on February 20 to learn if the observatory will be open in consideration of the weather.

Sociology/Anthropology Panel Discussion

All interested students and alumni are invited to a panel discussion focused on careers and graduate school in the fields of sociology and anthropology called "Life after college for Sociology/Anthropology majors."

The panel dicussion will take place on Tuesday, February 19, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in UHB 1001.

Points of discussion will include: what kind of jobs are available for sociology/anthropology majors, how to find a job or internships, what goes on a resume, deciding if grad school is right for you and how to choose a graduate program.

Discuss these and other questions about careers and graduate schools with SOA faculty, a current UIS graduate student and a representative of the UIS Career Development Center. Panel members will be: Becky Buhl (SOA graduate assistant), Lynn Fisher (SOA faculty), Gale Kilbury (Career Counselor) and Hinda Seif (SOA/WMS faculty).

Refreshments will also be provided. Contact Lynn Fisher for more information.

New multimedia exhibit

The exhibit "The sunshine of our last day" will be on display February 21 through March 27 in the UIS Visual Arts Gallery. The project is by Michael Jones McKean, assistant professor of Sculpture and Extended Media at Virginia Commonwealth University.

The new multimedia project will gather objects and phenomena into a unifying visual constellation that will make an appeal to our imaginations.

An artist’s talk will be presented at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 21 in the gallery, followed by an opening reception, including food and refreshments, from 6 to 8 p.m. The artist’s talk, reception and exhibit are free and open to the public.

The Visual Arts Gallery is located in room 201 of the Health and Sciences Building on the UIS campus. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. For further information, go to www.uis.edu/visualarts/.

MPH Faculty and Student Event

There will be a Masters in Public Health faculty and student get-together party on Friday, February 15th from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is open to all the students on campus.

The event will be held at AMF-Laketown Lanes on Stevenson Drive. There will be four lanes reserved for two hours.

If you are interested in attending, please contact mph-ga@uis.edu by noon on Thursday, February 14th so that additional lanes can be reserved if needed.

Aging Family Members Support Group

A support group for individuals caring for aging family members is being offered to students, employees and family members of UIS and Lincoln Land Community College.

The purpose of the series is to provide an opportunity for individuals who are anticipating providing care, or are currently caring for aging family members to meet and share common experiences and support to each other. Information will be provided that will assist in balancing caregiver, work and family roles.

Bring your lunch and join in!

SESSION I: Thursday, February 28, Noon-1:00 PAC E

SESSION II: Thursday, March 20, Noon-1:00 PAC E

SESSION III: Thursday, April 17, Noon-1:00 PAC E

For more information, contact Dr. Carolyn Peck at cpeck2@uis.edu

Calling Safe Allies!

The Safe Ally Brown Bag Spring 2008 Discussion Series is being held on Wednesday, February 13, Wednesday, March 26 and Tuesday, April 22.

The discussions will be held in the Public Affairs Center room E in the lower level from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Don't forget to bring your lunch!

Wacky Wednesdays are starting up!

Wacky Wednesday is a series of unusual events designed to allow people to participate in Recreational Sports activities who may not feel they have the time or ability to participate in traditional Intramural Sports.

The events range from activities as ordinary as a trivia contest to things as off the wall as a toilet plunger tossing competition. Wacky Wednesday events will occur in a number of different venues such as the TRAC, the PAC, and the Quad. The events will, however, always occur between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Wednesdays.

A male and female winner will be declared each week for the rest of the semester, with that winner receiving a certificate for a free fitness assessment at the TRAC. So whether you are coming from class, going to class, or just looking for something to do on your lunch break, come participate in Wacky Wednesday and take advantage of this fun opportunity to win a great prize!

For more information on Wacky Wednesday, contact Lance Ennen, Coordinator of Wacky Wednesday, at lenne2@uis.edu.

Habitat Spring Break Trip

Members of the Habitat for Humanity at UIS will be making a Spring Break Trip to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Students interested in going along on the trip are invited to apply.

Applications are due February 22nd In the Student Life Office. Email Dan Bosomworth at dboso2@uis.edu for more information.

ITS Workshops

The Office of Information Technology offers workshops on a variety of programs and software. There is no cost for UIS students, faculty, and staff, and no registration required. Upcoming productivity workshops include:

*When Good PowerPoint Presentations Go BadThursday, February 7 from 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm

*Working with Animation: Intermediate FlashThursday, February 7 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

*Lights, Camera, Action! Tips for Running a PowerPoint Presentation, February 12 from 1:00-1:50 PM

*Designing Action Queries in Access, February 13 from 1:00-1:50 PM

*Personalizing Your Access Database with a Switchboard, February 14 from 1:00-1:50 PM

Multimedia workshops include:

*Working with Animation: Intermediate Flash, February 7 from 2:00-4:00 PM

*Creating a Website: Introduction to Dreamweaver, February 12 from 2:00- 4:30 PM

*Creating a Website: Intermediate Dreamweaver, February 13 from 2:00- 4:30 PM

*Creating a Website: Advanced Dreamweaver, February 14 from 2:00-4:00 PM

Multimedia workshops are held in BRK 141B and productivity workshops are held in BRK 141A. Click here for more information about ITS and its workshops.

Rainbow Connection Support Group

The UIS Counseling Center is forming the first ever LGTBQ support group, called Rainbow Connection Support Group.

This group, which will start up in February, is for LGBTQ-identified students and will provide a place where LGBTQ students can talk about their own issues in a relaxed and safe environment.

If you're interested in learning more about the group, call Dr. Alison Bess at 206-7122.

Crisis in Sudan Lecture

The Office of Student Life and Office of Multicultural Services are hosting a lecture called "The Crisis in Sudan" given by Simon Aban Deng on Thursday, February 7 at 12 p.m. in Brookens Auditorium.

The event is free.

Simon Aban Deng is a refugee from Sudan and a survivor of child slavery. A native of the Shiluk Kingdom in southern Sudan, Deng spent several years as a domestic slave in northern Sudan.

Come and hear his story.

Blood Drive!

The Central Illinois Community Blood Center’s bloodmobile will be parked outside of Lincoln Residence Hall on Tuesday, February 12th from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are appreciated! To schedule an appointment, call Tara Matheson at 753-1530 ex: 56 or go online at http://www.cicbc.org/. Bring a CICBC donor card or a photo I.D.

You can’t donate if:
-you weigh less than 110 lbs
-you’ve had a tattoo in the last year
-you’ve donated within the last 56 days (eight weeks)
-you’re taking an antibiotic for an infection
-you’re taking blood thinner (most medications are acceptable, as long as they are regulating the condition for which the medication was prescribed. For questions about your medication, call a nurse at 753-1530.)

You can donate if:
-you’ve been free of cancer for 5 years after treatment completed with no recurrence (except these certain types: leukemia, lymphomas, and melanoma)
-you are 17 years or older (16 years with a signed parental consent form)
-you are feeling well and healthy
-you bring your donor card or your drivers license
-you are willing to save the life of an area patient who needs blood

Please come out and donate!