Join us for the next installment of the Chancellor’s Thinkers Series as we continue a year of dialogue, reflection, and discovery.

A Call to Think: Authentic Leadership

📅 Tuesday, April 7

🕔 5:00–7:15 p.m. (reception to follow)

📍 UIS Student Union

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Chancellor Janet Gooch will be joined by former Congresswoman Cheri Callahan Bustos for a thoughtful and engaging dialogue on authentic leadership. Their conversation will delve into what it means to lead with genuine purpose, how staying true to oneself strengthens trust and influence, and why authenticity is essential in today’s leadership landscape. Informed by Cheri’s far‑reaching experience in public service, journalism, and community advocacy, the discussion will provide a rich and inspiring perspective on the power of leading authentically.

The Chancellor’s Thinkers Series is designed to spark curiosity, stretch thinking, challenge perspectives, and foster intentional dialogue across our campus and the Springfield community.

Schedule

• 5:30–6:15 p.m. | Conversation between Chancellor Gooch & Cheri Callahan Bustos
• 6:15–7:00 p.m. | Audience Q&A
• 7:00–7:15 p.m. | Closing Reflections
• Reception with heavy refreshments to follow the program

This event is free and open to the public. To help us prepare, we strongly encourage guests to RSVP.