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UIS License Plates

Help Support a UIS Graduate

Any student, faculty, staff, alumni, or parent can order these license plates. For each original plate issuance, renewal, or transfer of plates, the University will receive $25 for student scholarships.

State and University Employees Combined Appeal

SECA is a once-a-year voluntary campaign that allows state and university employees to donate to the charitable causes of their choice to enhance the quality of life for all. SECA supports 12 federations: America’s Best Charities, America’s Charities, American Cancer Society, Black United Fund, Creating Healthier Communities, Community Shares, EarthShare, Global Impact, Special Olympics, UNCF, and United Way.

Lasting Pursuit: 2001

History of SSU-UIS: Lasting Pursuit – Time Capsule

(The following article was published by the State Journal Register in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of SSU/UIS.)

June 12, 2001

Time capsule hits, misses in predictions for SSU, world

By Doug Pokorski

In May 1971, at the end of its first year of operation, students and faculty at Sangamon State University set aside some time to look into the future.

Lasting Pursuit: 1995

History of SSU-UIS: Lasting Pursuit

(The following article is one of three that were printed in a special section of the State Journal Register published in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of SSU/UIS.)

September 21, 1995

Pursuit of higher education lasted decades


Many false starts in Springfield preceded establishment of SSU

By Doug Pokorski

Historic Video Series

Through the Decades: History of SSU/UIS

The “ Through the Decades: History of SSU/UIS ” video series explores the history of Sangamon State University and the University of Illinois Springfield from 1969-2010. This series was produced by Blake Wood as part of a communication master’s project.

Pre-1970

Great Impact

History of SSU-UIS: Great Impact

(The following article is one of three that were printed in a special section of the State Journal Register published in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of SSU/UIS.)

September 21, 1995

An institution of great impact

University has affected way of life in Springfield

by Doug Pokorski

Floppy Hats

History of SSU-UIS: Floppy Hats

(The following article is one of three that were printed in a special section of the State Journal Register published in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of SSU/UIS.)

September 21, 1995

‘Blue memo’ and ‘floppy hats’;
Experiments in instruction were theme of early days

By Doug Pokorski

Sangamon State University’s first decade began with the idealism of the 1960s, money to burn on innovative new programs, and a frenzy of meetings.

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