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
Through the Student Philanthropy Program, students lead efforts to establish an annual Student Body Gift. Students experience philanthropy first-hand, learning how their student experiences are made possible by private support while gaining professional development and interpersonal skills.
The Student Philanthropy Program's objectives are to:
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!
Hometown/Current Location: Bloomington, IL
Current Location: Williamsville, IL
Hometown: Arenzville, IL
I attended UIS as a graduate student from 2001-2004, while also teaching full time at Athens Middle School.
During my time at UIS, I was able to form great relationships with my professors and fellow classmates.
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
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.