Chancellor Gooch will be joined by Mylas Copeland, a respected community leader and beacon in Springfield’s civic life, for an engaging conversation on the power of connection, collaboration, and community impact.
Sept. 26, 5 to 7 p.m. — “COVID Stories” Exhibit Opening & Reception SIU School of Medicine, 801 N. Rutledge St., Fourth Floor Medical Library Featuring materials from the COVID Stories digital archive, student artwork inspired by the archive, the UIS 2020 photo project, SIU’s Medical Humanities Story Box submissions and the Pearson exhibit.
Jacob Friefeld and Chancellor Gooch will engage in a powerful conversation about the enduring legacy of President Abraham Lincoln. As Director of the Center for Lincoln Studies, Dr. Friefeld is uniquely positioned to guide us through Lincoln’s life, leadership, and the ways he was perceived in his time. They will explore the relevance of Lincoln’s principles today and will draw meaningful connections and parallels to our current societal landscape.
Join NPR Illinois and Sangamon Experience for a special evening that celebrates 50 years of public radio at the University of Illinois Springfield. Special guest Michel Martin from NPR's Morning Edition will be on hand as we open an exhibit that chronicles the first half-century of the station's history. "Radio That Listens to You: 50 Years of NPR Illinois" will explore the hardships and joys of keeping local news reporting alive.
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! Join us at the Old State Capitol Historic Site for a special evening honoring the 2025 Hall of Fame inductees:
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!
Please join the Center for State Policy & Leadership and NPR Illinois for our Constitution Day panel, "The First Amendment Under Stress." Watch for additional details to come later this summer.
Join CSPL as we observe Constitution Day! Register at https://go.uis.edu/CSPLShowcase2025.
New Student Orientation will be welcoming new Prairie Stars to campus for June orientation!