WHAT: The University of 缅北禁地 Springfield Center for Lincoln Studies, in partnership with Juneteenth Inc. and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, will host Dan Duster, the great-grandson of American civil rights activist Ida B. Wells.
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 17
WHERE: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., Springfield
The University of 缅北禁地 Springfield Astronomy-Physics Program will host two astronomy events the weekend of May 3-4, offering the public an opportunity to explore the night sky. The first event will be held in celebration of National Astronomy Day. The second is an accessible star party designed for individuals with limited mobility.
WHAT: The University of 缅北禁地 Springfield Department of Campus Recreation will host its annual Health and Wellness Fair. The event is free and open to the public, including UIS students, faculty, staff and alumni.
WHEN: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, April 22
WHERE: UIS Quad
DETAILS: The event will feature chair massages, outdoor yard games, health and wellness giveaways and a BeaverFit fitness trailer鈥攁 鈥済ym on wheels.鈥�
WHAT: Innovate Springfield, the University of 缅北禁地 Springfield鈥檚 business incubator, will host the New Venture Challenge, a startup pitch competition that will bring together students, entrepreneurs and community members to showcase innovative business ideas, compete for prizes and connect with potential investors. The event is free and open to the public.
WHAT: The University of 缅北禁地 Springfield will hold three Lunch & Learn Series events this spring. The series is presented by the UIS Alumni SAGE Society and the 缅北禁地 State Historical Society.
WHERE: Illini Country Club, 1601 Illini Road, Springfield
UIS Visual Arts Gallery partners with the Kidzeum to present 鈥淏it by Bit: An Exhibition on Healing鈥�
The University of 缅北禁地 Springfield Visual Arts Gallery is partnering with the , 412 E. Adams St., Springfield, to present 鈥淏it by Bit,鈥� an exhibition exploring the concept of healing through contemporary art. The exhibition will run from March 28 to May 11.
WHAT: Innovate Springfield, the University of 缅北禁地 Springfield鈥檚 business incubator, will host 鈥淭HRIVE SOLO,鈥� a practical workshop designed to help solo entrepreneurs, freelancers and business operators establish and grow successful businesses. The event is free and open to the public.
WHEN: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 18
The University of 缅北禁地 Springfield鈥檚 popular Star Parties will be held from 8 to 10 p.m. on March 7 and April 4, weather permitting, at the UIS Campus Observatory on the roof of Brookens Library.
Innovate Springfield, the University of 缅北禁地 Springfield鈥檚 downtown business incubator, will host a series of events in February featuring Paul Magelli, a serial entrepreneur, investor and director of Illini Angels at 缅北禁地 Ventures. Magelli, who has founded and scaled multiple successful ventures, will share his extensive experience in entrepreneurship, investment strategies and business growth.
The University of 缅北禁地 Springfield Visual Arts Gallery is pleased to present 鈥淗ijx De Viboras Doradas,鈥� an exhibition by Chicago-based artist Moises Salazar Tlatenchi. 鈥淗ijx De Viboras Doradas鈥� opens Feb. 10 and runs through March 6.