Learn what the UIS Division of Advancement does, how we can help you, and how you can help encourage alumni engagement and private support from alumni and community members, with lots of time for Q&A.
Bring your lunch; cookies and water provided. Open to all employees and student organization leaders.
You must register to attend.
The University of Illinois Springfield presented awards for alumni achievement, service and humanitarianism during the annual UIS Alumni Gala in the UIS Student Union on Feb. 24, 2023.
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield will hold three Lunch & Learn Series events this spring. The series is presented by the UIS Alumni SAGE Society and the Illinois State Historical Society.
WHEN: Doors Open 11 a.m. | Lunch 11:30 a.m. | Program 12-1 p.m.
March 14, April 13 and May 9
WHERE: Illini Country Club, 1601 Illini Rd., Springfield
The University of Illinois Springfield honored three alumni for their achievement, service and humanitarianism during the annual UIS Alumni Gala at the UIS Student Union and live streamed via Zoom webinar on Feb. 25, 2022.
On commencement day, it’s typical to want to get photographs to mark the occasion.
But not many people get a photo of themselves with the university’s chancellors and president of the University of Illinois System.
That’s was Christopher Holley’s experience though when he attended the 2020 Commencement Ceremony held Sept. 18 on the UIS campus.
The UIS Alumni Association has had the privilege of honoring exceptional graduating students for their volunteer contributions as leaders of student societies, groups and organizations at UIS. The UIS Campus Advisory Board (CAAB) sponsors this recognition program and would appreciate your assistance in identifying deserving individuals on campus.
Established in 1957, this award has been bestowed upon alumni of the University of Illinois who have made significant, notable and meritorious contributions, and who have consistently demonstrated exceptional loyalty, commitment, dedication and service to the University for the advancement of their alma mater.
Established in 2001, this honor is bestowed upon alumni of the University of Illinois of each respective University. The award is presented to those alumni who, through their outstanding involvement and dedication, have made a significant contribution of leadership or service which has improved or enriched the lives of others and the welfare of humanity, and whose accomplishments reflect admirably on, or bring honor to, their alma mater.
Established in 1972, this honor has been bestowed upon alumni, faculty, staff or friends of the University of Illinois by the University of Illinois. The honor is given to those individuals who have consistently demonstrated extraordinary commitment, dedication and service to the advancement of the University of Illinois.
Doug Kamholz was a student and later a professor in the early days of Sangamon State University, which later became the University of Illinois Springfield. He visited Community Voices to reminisce about his experience at the university.
The recorded interview took place on WUIS NPR Illinois on Aug. 26, 2021.