Discussion: Innovations and Challenges in Fall 2025

We are excited to announce the first meeting of the Central and Southern Illinois Faculty Development Network for the 2025-2026 academic year.

The University of Illinois Springfield will host a groundbreaking for its Library Commons building at 1:30 p.m. Sept.

The fall 2025 employee information session will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, in Brookens Auditorium.

The session will include updates on NorthStar initiatives and other key developments. A Q and A segment will follow the presentations.

Speakers will include the chancellor, provost, vice chancellor for finance and administration and vice chancellor for enrollment and retention management.

The session is open to all civil service staff, academic professional staff and faculty.

Date

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Time

Race starts promptly at 8:30 AM. Plan to arrive 15-30 minutes early.

Location

The Recreation and Athletic Center

2171 University Drive
Springfield, IL US 626703

The Illinois Innocence Project is pleased to present "Stories of Justice: An Evening with Amanda Knox" on September 24, 2025 at the Union League Club of Chicago. Amanda will read from her newest book, FREE: My Search for Meaning and share her journey to reclaim her identity after spending 4 years in an Italian prison and enduring 8 years on trial for a murder she did not commit. Following the reading, there will be a panel discussion with Amanda and clients the Illinois Innocence Project has helped exonerate and/or release.

The Center for State Policy and Leadership and the Office of Graduate Intern Programs are pleased to host the 2025 Samuel K. Gove Legislative Internship Hall of Fame Reception & Induction Ceremony! Please save the date for October 27, 2025. Additional details and registration will be coming.

Join us for SECA Bingo on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in the Student Union Ballroom. All proceeds from this event will benefit Compass for Kids.

• Check-In Begins at 11:30 a.m.
• Bingo Starts at Noon
• Location: Student Union Ballroom

The Center for State Policy & Leadership and Springfield Public Schools District 186 are partnering to present a special community panel for Constitution Day 2025. Please join us on September 16th for a discussion on "Raising Politically Engaged Kids." Panelists will include Dr. Lindsey Cormack, author of How to Raise a Citizen, and Terrance Jordan, Director of School Leadership and Family & Community Engagement for District 186. Additional panelists will be announced. Refreshments will be provided, and attendees will receive a copy of Dr. Cormack's book. Scan the QR code above to register - we hope to see you there!

The High Impact Practices (HIPs) Subcommittee invites all UIS faculty and staff to attend a campus-wide presentation titled "Ensuring High Impact Practices Across Campus" from 10-11:45 a.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on Tuesday, August 5th, by Dr. Ashley Finley, Vice President of Research and Senior Advisor to the President at the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U).