Sunday, September 2, 2018
Monday, September 3, 2018
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Connect with Field Organizer Hannah Leibson to learn more about the Fall Field Fellow Opportunity from 12-2pm in UHB 1st Floor Lobby on Tuesday, September 4th!
Open auditions and crew interviews for UIS Theatre's Fall Production: Lauren Gunderson's "Silent Sky." Numerous technical/production positions available. Roles available for 4 women and 1 man. Crew Interviews start at 6pm, auditions start at 7pm
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Students, faculty, staff and the community are invited to the Ceremony of Investiture for Dr. Leo Bin, PNC Distinguished Professor in Banking and Finance. Following the ceremony, Dr. Bin will be speaking on “My Journeys through Finance and Risk Management: Seeing the Impact on Our Local Communities."
Open auditions and crew interviews for UIS Theatre's Fall Production: Lauren Gunderson's "Silent Sky." Numerous technical/production positions available. Roles available for 4 women and 1 man. Crew Interviews start at 6pm, auditions start at 7pm
Monday, September 10, 2018
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Join the COLRS staff to explore the ways in which technology can enhance your online, blended, or face-to-face courses. We’ll share a look at things you can do to incorporate lightboard or green screen videos, “shaky hand” videos, open educational resources, and ideas for improving accessibility in your course materials. Light refreshments will be served.
Brookens Library & the Friends of Brookens Library in partnership with the Diversity Center & Capital Honors Scholars Program will be taking a group of UIS students to the Illinois College campus to hear Colson Whitehead, author of "The Underground Railroad" speak about his award winning book.
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Experts from the Accessibility Office and Brookens Library will explain and discuss the university’s policies on copyright and accessibility. They can help you navigate these policies to ensure that your courses work for all students while honoring ownership rights. Topics will include ensuring your materials are compliant, purchasing needed materials, linking to library
Sunday, September 16, 2018
Monday, September 17, 2018
Contemporary Attacks on American Constitutional Freedom: Hate In recognition of Constitution Day. A panel will discuss current issues related to free speech, political discourse, race, sexuality, & the press. They will examine how the U.S. Constitution addresses the civil liberties related to these important issues that we believe constitute the core of U.S. citizenship.
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
The development of AI applications in education has been escalating, with more devotees each week. Could teacher “bots” help you with grading, tutoring, or student evaluations? In this session, we’ll explore ways in which artificial intelligence may make life easier for faculty.
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Join the Library from 11am-2pm in the Student Union for Talk Like a Pirate Day! We will have a Make Your Own Pirate Eyepatch station, fun giveaways, and tasty treats throughout the day! Look for us around campus too. You never know where we will be popping up!
Friday, September 21, 2018
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Artifacts & Anniversaries: Robert Sill, Interim Director, Illinois State Museum, will present Long History: Illinois' Past in 12 Artifacts. Pam VanAlstine, Co-chair, Illinois Bicentennial Coordinating Committee of Springfield, will present Commemorating the State's 200th Anniversary: A Primer for the Next Century.
Board of Trustees Committee Meetings: Healthcare Systems Committee (12:30 pm) Governance, Personnel, & Ethics Committee (2 pm) Academic and Student Affairs Committee (2:45 pm)
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Friday, September 28, 2018
Saturday, September 29, 2018
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Monday, October 1, 2018
Join us at the Meet & Eat! Student & Alumni Networking Event on Monday, October 1st! Make connections. Brush up on networking & professional etiquette. Enjoy delicious mocktails & hors-d'oeuvres. Register to attend and be entered to win a $25 Starbucks gift card for a professional meet-up. (2 prizes each for undergraduate and graduate students)
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Queertober Event
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Homecoming Week at the University of Illinois Springfield is fast approaching, which means it's time for the Friends of Brookens Library Book Sale! This year the annual Book Sale will take place on Thursday October 4, 2018. Support the Library by attending this year's Book Sale!
Friday, October 5, 2018
Are you considering graduate or professional school? Would you like a FREE trip to Chicago? Then mark your calendar for Friday, 10/5/18! The UIS Career Development Center is going to Chicago for the UIC Graduate and Professional School Fair. This is a great opportunity to talk with 120+ program reps and get info on how on how to apply and the admissions requirements.
