Get ready for the ultimate UIS celebration! The UIS Alumni Gala is returning with the same incredible atmosphere you love, plus a few exciting updates to make the night even more memorable. Think great food, flowing drinks, music that keeps you moving, and a dance floor full of familiar faces—all set beneath a night among the stars. The night will also feature a special presentation of the Alumni Awards, honoring outstanding members of our community for their achievements and contributions. 

The Center for State Policy & Leadership and the Office of Graduate Intern Programs are excited to celebrate our Graduate Public Service Interns and DPA Fellows from the Class of 2026! Please join us for the GPSI & DPA Fellow Graduation Breakfast on April 22 as we honor the graduates' accomplishments and wish them well in their future endeavors.

How Global Geopolitics is Changing – and How It Isn’t

Date: Thursday, May 14
Time: 11am Doors Open | 11:30am Buffet Served | 12:00pm Program | 1:00pm Session Ends
Location: Illini Country Club, 1601 Illini Rd, Springfield, IL 62704
Cost: $50 (Lunch, Parking, and Gift to UIS included)

The Constitution, Supreme Court and Interpretation

Date: Tuesday, June 9
Time: 11am Doors Open | 11:30am Buffet Served | 12:00pm Program | 1:00pm Session Ends
Location: Illini Country Club, 1601 Illini Rd, Springfield, IL 62704
Cost: $50 (Lunch, Parking, and Gift to UIS included)

From Pelts to Bitcoin: A History of Money

Date: Wednesday, March 25
Time: 11am Doors Open | 11:30am Buffet Served | 12:00pm Program | 1:00pm Session Ends
Location: Illini Country Club, 1601 Illini Rd, Springfield, IL 62704
Cost: $50 (Lunch, Parking, and Gift to UIS included)

Celebrate Day of Giving at UIS! Enjoy free food and fun entertainment from DJ TAT, Scarlet's Darling, CFM (featuring UIS Students), and the Make a Noise Ensemble. Learn about ways you can support UIS students and the community. All are welcome to attend - bring a friend! 

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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.