Center for State Policy &amp; Leadership

Illinois Innocence Project

Samuel K. Gove Legislative Internship Hall of Fame Reception & Induction Ceremony

jcook36 — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:47:03 +0000

Samuel K. Gove Legislative Internship Hall of Fame Reception & Induction Ceremony jcook36 Tue, 08/05/2025 - 09:47

The Center for State Policy and Leadership and the Office of Graduate Intern Programs are pleased to host the 2025 Samuel K. Gove Legislative Internship Hall of Fame Reception & Induction Ceremony! Please save the date for October 27, 2025. Additional details and registration will be coming.

When

Mon, Oct 27 2025, 5:30 - 9pm Google Outlook iCal

Location

Illinois Old State Capitol - 526 East Adams Street, Springfield

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Faculty

Department

Graduate Intern Programs

Raising Politically Engaged Kids: Constitution Day Community Panel

jcook36 — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:31:10 +0000

Raising Politically Engaged Kids: Constitution Day Community Panel jcook36 Tue, 07/29/2025 - 10:31

The Center for State Policy & Leadership and Springfield Public Schools District 186 are partnering to present a special community panel for Constitution Day 2025. Please join us on September 16th for a discussion on "Raising Politically Engaged Kids." Panelists will include Dr. Lindsey Cormack, author of How to Raise a Citizen, and Terrance Jordan, Director of School Leadership and Family & Community Engagement for District 186. Additional panelists will be announced. Refreshments will be provided, and attendees will receive a copy of Dr. Cormack's book. Scan the QR code above to register or visit the registration form - we hope to see you there!

When

Tue, Sep 16 2025, 5:30 - 7:30pm Google Outlook iCal

Location

Lanphier High School - 1300 North 11th Street, Springfield

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Department

Constitution Day Panel - The First Amendment Under Stress

jcook36 — Mon, 19 May 2025 22:43:38 +0000

Constitution Day Panel - The First Amendment Under Stress jcook36 Mon, 05/19/2025 - 17:43

When

Wed, Sep 17 2025, 5 - 7:30pm Google Outlook iCal

Location

UIS Student Union Ballroom

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Department

Celebrating Constitution Day - CSPL Showcase 2025

jcook36 — Mon, 19 May 2025 22:37:41 +0000

Celebrating Constitution Day - CSPL Showcase 2025 jcook36 Mon, 05/19/2025 - 17:37

When

Wed, Sep 17 2025, 11am - 2pm Google Outlook iCal

Location

UIS Student Union Ballroom

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Department

Retirement Party for Dr. Beverly Bunch

hbruc3 — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:10:35 +0000

Retirement Party for Dr. Beverly Bunch hbruc3 Mon, 04/28/2025 - 15:10

Please join us as we bid a fond farewell and celebrate the upcoming retirement of Dr. Beverly Bunch on May 8th. We hope to see you there!

School of Public Management and Policy

Center for State Policy and Leadership

When

Thu, May 8 2025, 12:30 - 2pm

Location

PAC 3rd Floor Atrium

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Faculty

Department

School of Public Management and Policy

Capitol Connections Day - Seeking Nominations for Undergraduate Students

hbruc3 — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:26:50 +0000

Capitol Connections Day - Seeking Nominations for Undergraduate Students hbruc3 Mon, 03/17/2025 - 10:26

2025 IIN Social Innovation Workshop

jcook36 — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 20:14:05 +0000

2025 IIN Social Innovation Workshop jcook36 Thu, 01/09/2025 - 14:14

2025 IIN Social Innovation Workshop

Join CSPL and the Illinois Innovation Network for a Social Innovation Workshop at the UIS Student Union Ballroom and on Zoom! Learn design thinking principles that will help prepare a competitive application for up to $100,000 in IIN Social Innovation and Impact seed grant funding.

The Illinois Innovation Network drives inclusive and integrated research, innovation, and economic development across Illinois. IIN hubs combine research, public-private partnerships, entrepreneurship, and workforce training programs to spur inclusive economic development regionally and throughout the state. Special thanks to the Social Innovation Subcommittee for spearheading this event.

This workshop will guide participants to:

Key Components: Develop a strong, well-informed proposal and strengthen their funding application for greater effectiveness
Consulting Expertise: Gain insights from previous social innovation seed funding awardees on successful projects that address complex social challenges, build community capacity and partnerships, and serve as scalable models for other communities
Funding Opportunity: Up to $100,000 per project for 2-3 awardees
- Proposal submission deadline: March 30, 2025
- Expected project start date: July 1, 2025
- Eligibility: All IIN hubs are eligible to apply

You'll hear from speakers with the Siebel Center for Design, the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, and the Office of Broadband. This hybrid event is free to attend. Registration opens at 9:00 am with a continental breakfast, and the program begins at 10:00 am. Registrants will receive a social innovation workbook and social entrepreneur workbook, and lunch will be provided.

Social Innovation Workshop Registration Form

A Zoom link will be sent to registrants by email prior to the event. In-person registrants will receive parking and additional details via email. Please contact cspl@uis.edu with questions.

When

Wed, Jan 22 2025, 9am - 3pm

Location

Student Union Ballroom

Event Type

Innovation Center

Workshop

Department

Foreign Affairs in the 2024 US Elections and Beyond

jcook36 — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:28:28 +0000

Foreign Affairs in the 2024 US Elections and Beyond jcook36 Thu, 11/14/2024 - 13:28

Join the UIS Center for State Policy & Leadership and the School of Politics and International Affairs for a panel discussion on foreign affairs in the 2024 U.S. elections and beyond. Dr. AJ Simmons will moderate a discussion with panelists Dr. Brandon Bolte, Dr. Adriana Crocker, Dr. Isabel Skinner, and Dr. Ali Nizamuddin. Register to reserve your spot! The Zoom link will be provided ahead of the event.

When

Thu, Nov 21 2024, 6 - 7:30pm

Location

Zoom

Event Type

Lecture

Webcast

Department