College campuses begin COVID-19 vaccine outreach
Anyone who is 16 years and older can get their hands on a vaccine in Sangamon County starting on Tuesday.
Some local colleges and universities are getting the word out to their students who are now eligible.
The University of 缅北禁地 Springfield staff said they鈥檙e encouraging students to get the vaccine through virtual discussions with health experts and social media.
This story aired on WICS Newschannel 20 on March 30, 2021.
UIS Perspectives: Commencement is a celebration of endings and beginnings
The following is an excerpt from a column by University of 缅北禁地 Springfield Interim Chancellor聽Karen Whitney. This column appeared in The State Journal-Register on May 8, 2021.聽
This week, I am so very proud to announce that the聽University of 缅北禁地 Springfield聽will celebrate the incredible achievements of the Class of 2021 through both in-person and virtual commencement ceremonies.
UIS to hold virtual panel on arts advocacy, racial equality
The University of 缅北禁地 Springfield is holding a panel discussion on arts advocacy and racial equality.
The UIS Music Program is hosting "From Diversity to Inclusion: Arts Advocacy and Racial Equality in the 21st Century."
The panelists will discuss their efforts to engage the arts to tackle issues of silencing, prejudice, and racism, as well as encourage equity and inclusivity in the arts.
UIS Music Program Director and Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology Yona Stamatis will moderate the discussion.
University of 缅北禁地 system will not require ACT, SAT for admission for 2 years
The University of 缅北禁地 System announced Thursday that three state universities will not require students to submit standardized test scores for admission applications.
University of 缅北禁地 Urbana-Champaign, University of 缅北禁地 Chicago and University of 缅北禁地 Springfield will allow high school students to apply for admission for the two upcoming academic years without taking the ACT or SAT.
UIS sets up flag display for sexual assault awareness
The University of 缅北禁地 Springfield is observing Sexual Assault Awareness Month Day of Action.
The UIS Women's Center and Civic Engagement Center created a display of 1,000 flags.
The display also includes resources for those who are victims of sexual assault or know someone who is.
This story aired on WICS Newschannel 20 on April 6, 2021.
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