Advancement / en UIS Alumni Gala /event/uis-alumni-gala <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">UIS Alumni Gala</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>kmize3</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-07-01T08:52:23-05:00" title="Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - 08:52" class="datetime">Tue, 07/01/2025 - 08:52</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-event-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/webp_600/public/2025-06/Gala_Sept-2025_Email-Web-Header.jpg.webp?itok=NLvW63h-" width="600" height="257" alt="Blue background with white and gold stars and the UIS logo, Alumni Gala logo and Written in the Stars" class="image-style-webp-600"> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> <h2 class="has-text-align-center">UIS Alumni Gala</h2> <p class="has-text-align-center">Saturday, September 20, 2025</p> <p class="has-text-align-center">5:30 PM-9:30 PM</p> <p class="has-text-align-center">UIS Student Union Ballroom - 2251 Richard Wright Dr, Springfield,&nbsp;IL&nbsp;62703</p> <p class="has-text-align-center">Join us Homecoming Week for this year’s gala that promises to be BIGGER and BETTER than ever. Prepare for an unforgettable evening filled with all you can eat food and drinks, lively music, dancing, and so much more. The night will also feature a special presentation of the Alumni Awards, honoring outstanding members of our community for their achievements and contributions.</p> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center"> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link" href="https://web.cvent.com/event/cc0b1c92-5a72-4e58-ae34-ebf525a1e5cf/summary">Additional Information &amp; Registration</a></div> </div> <h2>Sponsorship Opportunities Available!</h2> <p>If you or your company would like to sponsor the Alumni Gala, please contact Jen Bettis at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jknuf01s@uis.edu">jknuf01s@uis.edu</a></p> <div style="height:100px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-when field--type-smartdate field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">When</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><time datetime="2025-09-20T17:30:00-05:00" class="datetime">Sat, Sep 20 2025, 5:30</time> - <time 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<span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>kmize3</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-06-16T14:30:52-05:00" title="Monday, June 16, 2025 - 14:30" class="datetime">Mon, 06/16/2025 - 14:30</time> </span> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 19:30:52 +0000 kmize3 33438497 at UIS honors 2025 philanthropic award recipients for their generosity and advocacy /news/advancement/uis-honors-2025-philanthropic-award-recipients-their-generosity-and-advocacy <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">UIS honors 2025 philanthropic award recipients for their generosity and advocacy</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>bwood8</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-05-01T08:45:39-05:00" title="Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 08:45" class="datetime">Thu, 05/01/2025 - 08:45</time> </span> Thu, 01 May 2025 13:45:39 +0000 bwood8 33438261 at Andy Jordan /news/advancement/alumni/andy-jordan <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Andy Jordan</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>kmize3</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-04-30T10:41:53-05:00" title="Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 10:41" class="datetime">Wed, 04/30/2025 - 10:41</time> </span> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:41:53 +0000 kmize3 33438248 at Send Your UIS Fund Proposal By April 30 /news/advancement/faculty-orbit-campus-announcement-staff/send-your-uis-fund-proposal-april-30 <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Send Your UIS Fund Proposal By April 30</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>hbruc3</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-04-28T14:58:47-05:00" title="Monday, April 28, 2025 - 14:58" class="datetime">Mon, 04/28/2025 - 14:58</time> </span> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:58:47 +0000 hbruc3 33438239 at Preston Hardge /news/advancement/preston-hardge <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Preston Hardge</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>kmize3</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-04-24T08:52:21-05:00" title="Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 08:52" class="datetime">Thu, 04/24/2025 - 08:52</time> </span> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:52:21 +0000 kmize3 33438229 at Alumni Happy Hour in Grapevine, Texas /event/alumni-happy-hour-grapevine-texas <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Alumni Happy Hour in Grapevine, Texas</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>kmize3</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-04-11T14:51:57-05:00" title="Friday, April 11, 2025 - 14:51" class="datetime">Fri, 04/11/2025 - 14:51</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-event-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/webp_600/public/2025-04/texas_alumni_IG_1080x1080.jpg.webp?itok=2cTjByc2" width="600" height="600" alt="glass of wine and grapes with alumni happy hour and UIS logo" class="image-style-webp-600"> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> <h2 class="has-text-align-center">Alumni Happy Hour</h2> <p class="has-text-align-center">Raise a glass and reconnect! Join UIS alumni and friends for an evening of socializing, networking, and fun. Enjoy complimentary drink tickets and appetizers.</p> <p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>May 29, 2025</strong><br>6:00 PM-8:00 PM</p> <p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Wine Fusion Winery</strong><br>603 S Main St #304<br>Grapevine, TX 76051</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-when field--type-smartdate field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">When</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><time datetime="2025-05-29T18:00:00-05:00" class="datetime">Thu, May 29 2025, 6</time> - <time datetime="2025-05-29T20:00:00-05:00" class="datetime">8pm</time> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-location field--type-string field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Location</div> <div class="field__item">Wine Fusion Winery, Grapevine, Texas</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-categories field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Event Type</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/149811181" hreflang="en">Alumni</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Department</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/77" hreflang="en">Advancement</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/74" hreflang="en">Alumni Relations</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-share-on-social field--type-social-media field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="block block-social-media block-social-sharing-block"> <div class="social-media-sharing"> <ul class> <li> <a rel="nooopener noreffer" class="facebook-share share" href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=/taxonomy/term/77/feed&amp;title=" title="Facebook"> <img alt="Facebook" src="/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/facebook_share.svg"> </a> </li> <li> <a rel="nooopener noreffer" class="facebook-msg share" onclick="FB.ui({method: 'send',link: '/taxonomy/term/77/feed'})" title="Facebook Messenger"> <img alt="Facebook Messenger" src="/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/facebook_msg.svg"> </a> </li> <li> <a rel="nooopener noreffer" class="linkedin share" href="http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=/taxonomy/term/77/feed&amp;title=&amp;source=/taxonomy/term/77/feed" title="Linkedin"> <img alt="Linkedin" src="/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/linkedin.svg"> </a> </li> <li> <a rel="nooopener noreffer" class="twitter share" href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=/taxonomy/term/77/feed&amp;url=/taxonomy/term/77/feed&amp;hashtags=Hashtag" title="X"> <img alt="X" src="/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/twitter.svg"> </a> </li> <li> <a rel="nooopener noreffer" class="pinterest share" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=/taxonomy/term/77/feed&amp;description=" title="Pinterest"> <img alt="Pinterest" src="/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/pinterest.svg"> </a> </li> <li> <a class="email share" href="mailto:?subject=&amp;body=Check out this site /taxonomy/term/77/feed" title="Email"> <img alt="Email" src="/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/email.svg"> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:51:57 +0000 kmize3 33438168 at Lunch & Learn: Native Americans in Illinois in 1818 /event/lunch-learn-native-americans-illinois-1818 <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Lunch &amp; Learn: Native Americans in Illinois in 1818</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>kmize3</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-04-09T13:51:22-05:00" title="Wednesday, April 9, 2025 - 13:51" class="datetime">Wed, 04/09/2025 - 13:51</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-event-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/webp_600/public/2025-04/LL-Series_spring25_Instagram.jpg.webp?itok=JQ7F4r8l" width="600" height="600" alt="UIS logo and Lunch and Learn Series Spring 2025 with a purple stripped background" class="image-style-webp-600"> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> <p class="has-text-align-center">Join the UIS Alumni SAGE Society and the Illinois State Historical Society for a series of noontime lectures in the University’s tradition of open and intelligent dialogue.</p> <p class="has-text-align-center">In-person participation for all programs will take place at Illini Country Club in Springfield, IL. The in-person registration fee for noontime programs ($50/person, per program with a portion of the fee going to support the UIS Alumni Association scholarship fund) includes a chef-prepared hot lunch and free parking.</p> <p class="has-text-align-center">Buffet lunch service for noontime programs will begin at 11:30 a.m. CT. Noontime presentation will begin promptly at 12 p.m. CT, and conclude by 1 p.m. CT.</p> <p class="has-text-align-center">Live complimentary virtual participation for all programs is also available via Zoom Webinar.&nbsp;</p> <p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Thursday, May 8</strong></p> <p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Native Americans in Illinois in 1818: Treaties and Treachery in the Path to Statehood<br></strong><br><em>Dr. Michael Wiant, Historian and Retired Director, Illinois State Museum &amp; Dickson Mounds Museum</em></p> <p class="has-text-align-center">Illinois' path to statehood was complex and significantly shaped by treaties with Native American tribes.&nbsp; At the time, Illinois was a sparsely populated territory, home to a mix of Native Americans, European settlers, and African American communities—both free and enslaved. Dr. Wiant will discuss the events and treaties that displaced tribes from the Illinois territory, leading to the eventual removal of tribes to reservations west of the Mississippi River.</p> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center"> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link" href="https://web.cvent.com/event/cfcd0857-4411-475b-a9c3-8be475a54344/summary">Register Now!</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-when field--type-smartdate field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">When</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><time datetime="2025-05-08T11:30:00-05:00" class="datetime">Thu, May 8 2025, 11:30am</time> - <time datetime="2025-05-08T13:00:00-05:00" class="datetime">1pm</time> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-location field--type-string field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Location</div> <div class="field__item">Illini Country Club, Springfield, IL</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-categories field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Event Type</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/149811181" hreflang="en">Alumni</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department field--type-entity-reference field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Department</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/77" hreflang="en">Advancement</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/74" hreflang="en">Alumni Relations</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-share-on-social field--type-social-media field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="block block-social-media block-social-sharing-block"> <div class="social-media-sharing"> <ul class> <li> <a rel="nooopener noreffer" class="facebook-share share" href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=/taxonomy/term/77/feed&amp;title=" title="Facebook"> <img alt="Facebook" src="/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/facebook_share.svg"> </a> </li> <li> <a rel="nooopener noreffer" class="facebook-msg share" onclick="FB.ui({method: 'send',link: '/taxonomy/term/77/feed'})" title="Facebook Messenger"> <img alt="Facebook Messenger" src="/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/facebook_msg.svg"> </a> </li> <li> <a rel="nooopener noreffer" class="linkedin share" href="http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=/taxonomy/term/77/feed&amp;title=&amp;source=/taxonomy/term/77/feed" title="Linkedin"> <img alt="Linkedin" src="/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/linkedin.svg"> </a> </li> <li> <a rel="nooopener noreffer" class="twitter share" href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=/taxonomy/term/77/feed&amp;url=/taxonomy/term/77/feed&amp;hashtags=Hashtag" title="X"> <img alt="X" src="/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/twitter.svg"> </a> </li> <li> <a rel="nooopener noreffer" class="pinterest share" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=/taxonomy/term/77/feed&amp;description=" title="Pinterest"> <img alt="Pinterest" src="/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/pinterest.svg"> </a> </li> <li> <a class="email share" href="mailto:?subject=&amp;body=Check out this site /taxonomy/term/77/feed" title="Email"> <img alt="Email" src="/modules/contrib/social_media/icons/email.svg"> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:51:22 +0000 kmize3 33438159 at Parent & Family Leadership Council /advancement/parents-council <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Parent &amp; Family Leadership Council</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>kmize3</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-04-01T15:27:55-05:00" title="Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - 15:27" class="datetime">Tue, 04/01/2025 - 15:27</time> </span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> <h2>Welcome to the Prairie Stars Family</h2> <p>The UIS Parent and Family Leadership Council is a select group of dedicated families who serve as influential partners in shaping the future of 69ÂÜÀòapp Springfield through leadership, philanthropy and advocacy. As a member, you’ll receive special access to the university, including exclusive events and direct engagement with university leaders. You’ll enjoy a personalized experience with a dedicated university liaison to assist you every step of the way. Your involvement is essential to our success, highlighting the vital role families play in our university’s achievements.</p> <h2>Why Join the Parent &amp; Family Leadership Council?</h2> <ul><li>Connect with a dedicated university liaison to help you and your student navigate UIS.</li><li>Attend biannual UIS Parent and Family Leadership Council meetings featuring breakout sessions with the Chancellor and key university leadership.</li><li>Network with a community of engaged parents and families who share your commitment to their student’s education, leadership, and giving back.</li><li>Connect with specific UIS offices of interest to you and your student, including the Career Development Center.</li><li>Receive tickets to select events, including two to our annual Alumni Gala.</li><li>Direct your philanthropic support to areas aligned with your personal values or your student’s academic path, including the option to create an endowment in your family’s name in perpetuity.</li><li>Serve as UIS ambassadors, including welcoming new families and participating in events such as Parents and Family Weekend and New Student Orientations.</li><li>Engage with advisory committees and leadership boards that align with your interests, such as Dean’s Advisory Boards or planning for Parents and Family Weekend.</li><li>Stay up to date with UIS Today and a dedicated Parent and Family Council group page just for members.</li></ul> <hr class="wp-block-separator"> <div class="wp-block-cover has-light-gray-background-color has-background-dim block-right"><div class="wp-block-cover__inner-container"> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2025-06/UIS_quad.jpg?itok=UGuDZ9HS" alt="overhead shot of people spelling out UIS on the quad in front of the colonnade" class="wp-image-47926 size-full" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="165c576e-db8c-4c06-b97e-dd80b5005915" data-image-style="original"></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"> <p class="has-medium-font-size">If you are interested in joining the Parent &amp; Family Leadership Council, please submit your membership request below.</p> <div class="wp-block-buttons"> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link" href="https://forms.uofi.uis.edu/sec/1299176518">Membership Request</a></div> </div> <p>For questions, please contact Kate Bolte, director of annual giving and strategic programs, at <a href="mailto:kate.bolte@uis.edu">kate.bolte@uis.edu</a> or 217-206-6059.</p> </div></div> </div></div> <hr class="wp-block-separator"> <h2>Parent &amp; Family Leadership Council Team </h2> <p></p> <div class="wp-block-columns"> <div class="wp-block-column"> <div class="wp-block-image is-style-rounded"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-11/Gabe%20Cagwin%20200x200.jpg?itok=zHCDOoKY" alt="headshot of Gabe Cagwin" class="wp-image-43545" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c9f61c21-4355-4a90-9dce-468b084c45b0" data-image-style="original"></figure></div> <p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Gabe Cagwin, Ph.D.</strong><br>Vice Chancellor for Advancement<br>Senior Vice President, University of Illinois Foundation<br>(217) 206-7822 <br><a href="mailto:gcagw@uis.edu">gcagw@uis.edu</a></p> </div> <div class="wp-block-column"> <div class="wp-block-image is-style-rounded"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2025-04/Wayne%20Davenport%201920.jpg?itok=kpx1V6Do" alt="headshot of Wayne Davenport" class="wp-image-47080" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f1bae0d3-ba2d-43df-88a5-88c87cf64bc4" data-image-style="original"></figure></div> <p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Wayne Davenport</strong><br>Associate Vice Chancellor for Development<br>(217) 506-7074<br><a href="mailto:wayne.davenport@uis.edu">wayne.davenport@uis.edu</a></p> </div> <div class="wp-block-column"> <div class="wp-block-image is-style-rounded"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-08/Katie%20Williams%20200x200.jpg?itok=cGvlUm3j" alt="headshot of Katie Williams" class="wp-image-41117" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e379eaa2-eb6f-43a6-8dc2-2bf4766c80b7" data-image-style="original"></figure></div> <p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Katie Champion Williams</strong><br>Director of Development<br>(217) 206-6058<br><a href="mailto:kwill50@uis.edu">kwill50@uis.edu</a></p> </div> <div class="wp-block-column"> <div class="wp-block-image is-style-rounded"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2025-04/20250326_Kate_Bolte%20_0003_f.jpg?itok=JE69OGTe" alt="headshot of Kate Bolte" class="wp-image-47041" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3ed65579-c329-4787-aebf-f06c13acbb3e" data-image-style="original"></figure></div> <p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Kate Bolte</strong><br>Director of Annual Giving and Strategic Programs<br>(217) 206-6059<br><a href="mailto:kate.bolte@uis.edu">kate.bolte@uis.edu</a></p> </div> </div> <div style="height:100px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department-events field--type-viewsreference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="views-element-container"></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department-news field--type-viewsreference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department-profiles field--type-viewsreference field--label-hidden field__item"></div> <div class="field field--name-field-department-faculty field--type-viewsreference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="views-element-container"></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department-employees field--type-viewsreference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="views-element-container"></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department-policies field--type-viewsreference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="views-element-container"></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-department-news-2 field--type-viewsreference field--label-hidden field__item"></div> <div class="field field--name-field-department-slate-embed field--type-viewsreference field--label-hidden field__item"></div> <div class="field field--name-field-department-research field--type-viewsreference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="views-element-container"></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-dept-faqs field--type-viewsreference field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="views-element-container"></div> </div> Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:27:55 +0000 kmize3 33438071 at