University of Illinois Springfield students learn the importance of civic engagement
The following is an excerpt of a State Journal-Register column written by Jill Hawkins, program director for the UIS Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center, that was published on Nov. 6, 2022.
The November general election is only two days away, and at the University of Illinois Springfield, we’re preparing to make sure every student has the ability to vote. From the day they arrive on campus, UIS students are taught the importance of civic engagement and how to register to vote.
UIS students collect nearly 8,000 pounds of food donations
The following is an excerpt of a WCIA-TV article published on Nov. 1, 2022
During the annual Trick-or-Treat for Canned Goods event, University of Illinois Springfield students helped to collect food on Sunday for Central Illinois Foodbank.
Illinois colleges commit to diversity despite challenge to affirmative action admissions
The following is an excerpt of a State Journal-Register article published on Oct. 31, 2022
Considering an applicant's race to foster diversity in college admissions soon could be illegal.
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments starting Monday on two landmark lawsuits that challenge affirmative action. Legal experts say the lawsuits could fundamentally reshape the college admissions process nationwide.
The Colonnade
A frequent backdrop for concerts, picnics and other events on campus and a favorite photo opportunity, The Colonnade represents the future aspirations of the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) campus.
As part of the University Hall Building project, Hanson Professional Services also provided master planning and design for The Quad and The Colonnade. A presentation on the Quad design was made at the University of Illinois Springfield in February of 2004.
WUIS Rooftop Unit Replacement on Dec. 15
Facilities & Services personnel will work in collaboration with external contractors on Thursday, December 15 to replace an old rooftop unit on the WUIS building. Work will begin at 7:00 a.m. and last most of the day as the old unit is removed and the new unit is placed and connected. Room temperatures may be unstable on the east side of the building until the new unit is fully operational.
