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Loki Davis of Springfield awarded a $16,000 scholarship from the University of Illinois Springfield
Loki Davis of Springfield, a 2021 graduate of Lanphier High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2022 and awarded a $16,000 Lincoln Merit Scholarship for tuition over four years. At UIS, she will major in psychology.
The scholarship is awarded based on high school GPA and can be renewed for a total of four years if the student maintains college GPA requirements.
At Lanphier High School, she was a member of the drama club, paranormal club and the National Honor Society.
UIS Visual Arts senior group exhibition “OVER/LOOK” considers the past and looks to the future
The University of Illinois Springfield Visual Arts Gallery presents “OVER/LOOK,” a mixed media exhibition of works by graduating seniors from the UIS Visual Arts Department. “OVER/LOOK” will open on Monday, April 25 and run through Thursday, May 12. A reception will be held in the UIS Visual Arts Gallery from 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, April 28. This event is free and open to the public.
Green Fee Committee approved 11 new sustainable projects
On February 2, 2021, the Green Fee Committee approved 11 new sustainable projects! These new efforts, submitted by UIS students, faculty, and staff, are a refreshing sight amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. They will begin to be implemented throughout the Spring 2021 semester. Please contact greenprojects@uis.edu with any questions about these projects. The project titles are listed below:
Green Fee Committee had a record 12 student applicants to join
On September 18, 2020, the Green Fee Committee had a record 12 student applicants to join. We hope that those not selected this year will strongly consider reapplying in the future, and we encourage all to submit a Letter of Intent this fall. The 2020-2021 members and officers are listed below:
Francesca Butler (Co-chair)Sarah Porcayo (Co-chair)Ellie Bretscher (Secretary)Joshua Melnick (Treasurer)Jennifer DavisSteven Simpson-BlackLouisa Von Akkeren
Eric Kuchar named the UIS Employee of the Month for April 2022
Eric Kuchar has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for April 2022. He is the assistant to the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Kuchar’s nominator says he “consistently demonstrates outstanding performance” and always goes “above and beyond” the tasks for his job to help out whenever needed.
“He is the first one coming in and the last one to leave the office,” said Lan Dong, his supervisor and interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
