Monday, September 30, 2019
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Fall Campus Forum 3:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Student Union Ballroom Hear from Chancellor Koch on UIS and UI System updates. Learn about our AY19-20 budget from CFO Jerry Joseph. Get your questions answered by the UIS leadership team.
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Friday, October 4, 2019
This introductory workshop will help you find potential funders for nonprofits. In addition, this workshop will provide a brief overview of resources available through the Central Illinois Nonprofit Resource Center as well as Forefront Library's online research guides, the basics of prospect research, and using free tools to supplement your grant search.
Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so, you don't want to miss one of our most popular classes! Our workshop presenter is Zoe Magierek, a librarian at Forefront in Chicago, provides reference services and does research for Members and staff.
Monday, October 7, 2019
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Connect with ScribeAmerica to explore job opportunities in the medical field. Recruiter will be available to provide more information and answer questions from 10am-2pm in the UHB 1st floor lobby/lounge area.
Strawbridge-Shepherd House: The First Footprint of Sangamon State University presented by Richard Hart, J.D., Trustee, Elijah Iles House Foundation, which led restoration of the oldest physical structure on campus. The Early Days of Sangamon State University: A Retrospective from a Founding Faculty Member presented by Dr. Judith Everson, Professor Emerita of English, UIS
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Faculty are invited to come together as a community of scholars to celebrate faculty scholarship, collectively recognize the importance and value of their contributions to new knowledge, and honor the recipient of the prestigious University Scholar award.
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Join us for the Annual Friends of Brookens Library Book Sale! This year, the Book Sale will take place on Thursday, October 10, 2019 from 9am-4pm at Brookens Library outside under the overhang.
In a blended learning classroom, both online and traditional teaching methods are utilized to provide a more effective learning experience for the students. But finding a combination of online and in-person components that match the expectations of both students and faculty can be daunting. Join us for a discussion of blended learning led by three UIS faculty members
Friday, October 11, 2019
In this session, the COLRS staff will provide an overview of Blackboard as well as provide a look at best practices in good course design. This training is appropriate for those teaching online, blended or face-to-face.
Monday, October 14, 2019
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
In this hands-on workshop, we will review the accessibility standards for video content including adding and editing closed captions.
Join us for the 2019 Lincoln Legacy Lecture Series presented by the UIS Center for Lincoln Studies on Tuesday, October 15 at the UIS Student Union. A reception with light refreshments will begin at 6pm with the lecture to follow at 7pm.
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Are you considering graduate or professional school? Join us for a FREE trip to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. All UIS undergraduate and UIS graduate students are welcome. Transportation and lunch are provided. Space is limited. Sign up in UIS Connections Today! https://uisconnection.uis.edu/event/5005170 .
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Friday, October 18, 2019
Are you mystified by the concept of a LOGIC MODEL? This seemingly illogical-and somewhat confusing-tool has been used in various contexts since the 1960's. Many funders require grant seekers to submit a logic model with their grant proposals. So,will you accept the challenge to learn about creating and using logic models?
Join us for the 9th Annual Haunted Library. Doors open at 8pm - try not to get lost! Doors close at 10:30pm.
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Monday, October 21, 2019
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Camerata Chamber Music Concert Featuring UIS Music Scholarship Recipients Brown Bag Concert Series Tuesday October 22, 12pm Student Union Ballroom Lobby
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Connect with ScribeAmerica to explore job opportunities in the medical field. Recruiter will be available to provide more information and answer questions from 10am-2pm in the UHB 1st floor lobby/lounge area.
Come make a s'more and learn more about the new Library Peer Research Team on Thursday, October 24th! We will be set up with all you need to make a s'more at the Student Union South Patio firepit from 7-8:30pm! This is a chance to meet our team, and learn more about how we are here to help you with your research needs. We look forward to seeing you all then
Friday, October 25, 2019
Learn from recruiters from Illinois State Agencies how to navigate the CMS 100 job application process. . The event will be held in UHB 2008 from 11am-12pm.
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Update your professional wardrobe with a special discount day for UIS at JCPenney on Dirksen Parkway! Bring your University ID!
Sunday, October 27, 2019
Monday, October 28, 2019
Ever find it difficult to talk with others, interact with a group, or share in the classroom? Ever felt like no one understands your perspective or sense of humor? Have difficulty asking someone out or get nervous going to parties? Want to help improve your ability to connect with others? Join the Creating Healthy Connections group!
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Thursday, October 31, 2019
This event includes several concurrent round table discussions, led by faculty members, on a variety of topics related to teaching.
Friday, November 1, 2019
Are you currently developing a program and wondering how you are going to prove its impact? Did you inherit a program with no evaluation tools? Wondering what you are supposed to submit to get the grant application renewed? Or do you simply want to survey your clients to better plan for the year ahead.
Learn from recruiters from Illinois State Agencies how to navigate the CMS 100 job application process. The event will be held in UHB 2008 from 11am-12pm.
