Stories of Justice: An Evening with Amanda Knox

The 缅北禁地 Innocence Project is pleased to present "Stories of Justice: An Evening with Amanda Knox" on September 24, 2025 at the Union League Club of Chicago. Amanda will read from her newest book, FREE: My Search for Meaning and share her journey to reclaim her identity after spending 4 years in an Italian prison and enduring 8 years on trial for a murder she did not commit. Following the reading, there will be a panel discussion with Amanda and clients the 缅北禁地 Innocence Project has helped exonerate and/or release.

Save the Date - SECA Bingo

Join us for SECA Bingo on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in the Student Union Ballroom. All proceeds from this event will benefit Compass for Kids.

The cost for a single sheet of four bingo cards is $5. An extra sheet may be purchased for an additional $5 (Limit 1 per person). There will also be a chance to purchase a one-time use free space for $5. Cash is the only acceptable form of payment to pay for bingo card sheets.

Raising Politically Engaged Kids: Constitution Day Community Panel

The Center for State Policy & Leadership and Springfield Public Schools District 186 are partnering to present a special community panel for Constitution Day 2025. Please join us on September 16th for a discussion on "Raising Politically Engaged Kids." Panelists will include Dr. Lindsey Cormack, author of How to Raise a Citizen, and Terrance Jordan, Director of School Leadership and Family & Community Engagement for District 186. Additional panelists will be announced. Refreshments will be provided, and attendees will receive a copy of Dr. Cormack's book. Scan the QR code above to register - we hope to see you there!

Ensuring High Impact Practices Across Campus Presentation

The High Impact Practices (HIPs) Subcommittee invites all UIS faculty and staff to attend a campus-wide presentation titled "Ensuring High Impact Practices Across Campus" from 10-11:45 a.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on Tuesday, August 5th, by Dr. Ashley Finley, Vice President of Research and Senior Advisor to the President at the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U).

Faculty-Staff Academic Year Kickoff

Learn our playbook for the upcoming year, and meet new faculty and administrative staff. Following Kickoff, join us for Convocation in the Sangamon Auditorium and a party on the quad with free food.

Bring an item for the UIS Cares Food Pantry for entry into a UIS swag drawing!

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Employee Development Series: Performance Management

We are excited to announce the next installment of the monthly Employee Development Series: Performance Management. This session will be presented by Drew Schlosser, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Human Resources. Topics discussed will include, but are not limited to, the guiding principles of performance management, processes available for various groups on campus, tips for supervisors, and Do鈥檚/Don鈥檛s from a Legal Perspective.

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