The Celebration of Philanthropy event is an evening to celebrate and recognize the generosity of our donors whose support continually makes a difference for our university community.
The evening will include the presentation of several awards.
William E. Winter Award for Outstanding Advocate Leadership
Evelyn Brandt Thomas
Philanthropists of the Year
Sean & Taryn Grant
Join the UIS College of Business and Management on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 11 a.m. for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the Sean & Taryn Grant/Landmark Auto Trading Lab. Located on the fourth floor of University Hall, the new Bloomberg trading lab provides students with hands-on access to real-time market data and professional financial tools.
UIS Advancement is hosting an evening of great company, delicious drinks, and engaging conversations! Cocktails & Conversations is the perfect opportunity for UIS alumni and friends to come together, share stories, and strengthen connections within our vibrant community.
Event Access Notice
This event is invite‑only and requires prior registration through a personal invitation. If you have been invited, please follow the instructions provided in your email to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you!
The former site of the Elliott Avenue Baptist Church, one of the finer examples of mid-century modern architecture in Springfield, has been reborn as the Grant Conservatory for Music and Dance, an inspiring, safe place for young artists to learn, experiment and grow. With ingenuity, planning and hard work, the former sanctuary, church offices and other areas have been transformed into a unique and exceptional performance space with practice rooms, office space and more.
Please visit our Theatre Productions page for more information about the play, performance schedule, ticket information and more!
Students and faculty are invited to participate in the Visual Arts Gallery's Annual Silent Auction & Benefit featuring local and regional artists! Proceeds fund annual gallery programing. The auction runs online from November 13 - December 7. See auction items in person at the gallery from December 4 - 7. A final bidding reception will be held at the gallery on December 7 from 5:30 - 7 pm; this event is free and open to the public.