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Cocktails & Conversations - Scottsdale

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.

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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!

Cocktails & Conversations - Naples

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!

Hometown/Current Location: Bloomington, IL

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Current Location: Williamsville, IL

Hometown: Arenzville, IL

What was your overall UIS experience like?

I attended UIS as a graduate student from 2001-2004, while also teaching full time at Athens Middle School.

Do you have any fond memories of your time at UIS you'd like to share?

During my time at UIS, I was able to form great relationships with my professors and fellow classmates.

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Lunch & Learn - Saving Grace: Rebirth of a Church into a Performing Arts Education Facility

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.

Current Location: Galesburg, IL

Hometown: Roseville, IL

What was your overall UIS experience like?

I had a great experience at UIS. I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to learn both Human Development Counseling as well as Marriage and Family Therapy. While there, I was able to work in the mental health field to obtain real world experience as well.

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Current Location/Hometown: Orland Park, IL

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Current Location: Beeville, TX

Hometown: Elgin, IL

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Current Location: Springfield, IL

Hometown: Kansas City, MO

What was your overall UIS experience like?

I have an overall 10/10 experience at UIS. If UIS had an LLM/JD program I think that I'll still be enrolled there today. I loved the curriculum and the unique approach to studying and learning. I kick myself for not being involved in any clubs or activities. However, there's still time because I would love a second Masters!

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Hometown: Springfield, IL

What was your overall UIS experience like?

I was a full-time online student at UIS. It was a great experience. The teachers and staff made it a good experience being online full-time in addition to working full-time.
I was a writer for the UIS Observer during my last semester at UIS.

Do you have any fond memories of your time at UIS you'd like to share?

I received the Star Student Volunteer award my senior year at UIS.

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