UIS Friday Night Star Parties return after Labor Day
The University of Illinois Springfield’s popular Friday Night Star Parties will resume the Friday after Labor Day and run through the end of October. The dates are Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27 and Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25. Friday Night Star Parties are held from 8 to 10 p.m., weather permitting, at the UIS Observatory on the roof of Brookens Library.
UIS Volleyball Program Welcomes 2024 Newcomers
University of Illinois Springfield head volleyball coach Kamille Jones has unveiled the Prairie Stars' roster additions for the 2024 season.
The program has welcomed seven freshmen and two transfers, with four of the newcomers hailing from Illinois.
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In Case You Missed It: UIS Faculty-Staff Academic Year Kickoff Recording
If you could not attend our Faculty-Staff Academic Year Kickoff information session last Thursday, Aug. 22, in the Student Union Ballroom, the Office of Electronic Media has provided the following recording so you can hear forward-focused updates for the academic year from Chancellor Gooch and other members of Cabinet.