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The following is an excerpt from a column by University of Illinois Springfield Director of Engagement and Curator of The Sangamon Experience Anne Moseley. This column appeared in The State Journal-Register on March 27, 2021.
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Chancellor Susan J. Koch shares how UIS professors are enhancing their expertise through the Teaching Fellows Program at UIS. The program is the brainchild of Dr. Layne Morsch, who says, “The Teaching Fellows…
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Yanhui Guo, assistant professor of computer science at UIS, has been named University Scholar for 2019. Considered the university system’s highest faculty honor, the award recognizes outstanding teaching and…
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Alumnus Robert Dixon ’13 PAA, MA ’17 PAA is the director of legislative affairs for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA). He’s worked in multiple governmental and legislative affairs roles, and says being a…
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Crisis = Stress and Anxiety. To help us all adapt, Campus Recreation is offering a series of group fitness videos, tips on dealing with stress and anxiety, and ideas for passing time productively. They also have fun ways to…
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Carly Leffel, ’17 LAS is an Admissions Counselor at UIS. She says, “I found my confidence at UIS because I felt like I belonged there.” Carly said opportunities like publishing a paper in the Continuum journal and collaborating…
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Great news! UIS Baseball is ranked 5th in the nation among NCAA Division II teams. The team has a 27-game winning streak, a 35-4 overall record and 16-0 record in their conference. That’s definitely Reaching Stellar! In this…
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Tim Gleason ’95 CBM, MA ’07 PAA has led a life of public service in many different roles. While serving as a police officer, a city mayor told Tim he “looked at things differently,” and encouraged him to pursue his MPA. After…
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Three sculptures by California-based artist Lisa Williamson were recently installed outside the Student Union. The artwork was made possible thanks to the John N. Chester Estate Fund, an endowed gift fund created with the intent…
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Trif Alatzas, a 1989 graduate of the UIS Public Affairs Reporting Program (PAR), led his team to a 2020 Pulitzer Prize as editor-in-chief of Baltimore Sun Media. They were honored for their coverage of former Baltimore Mayor…
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The UIS Alumni Board is seeking nominations of volunteer service to the board. The board serves as a voice for alumni. Volunteer leaders provide guidance on how the University can continue to engage and serve its alumni, while…
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Through nearly 20 years of nonprofit leadership, alumnus Dalitso Sulamoyo MA ’99 PAA, MPA ’02 PAA has helped develop affordable housing projects, ensure that small rural communities have access to safe drinking water,…
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