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		Strawbridge-Shepherd House: Its Past, Present and Future The 1840s-era Strawbridge-Shepherd farmhouse on the south side of the UIS campus has undergone a dramatic transformation in the past year. Learn about its heritage, the restoration process it underwent and discover the possibilities of its future uses for the University and Springfield community. This Lunch and Learn event will be held on May 20 and 22. REGISTER


‘Far out’ cuisine and performance by Guthrie Join the UIS Alumni SAGE Society and Friends of Sangamon Auditorium for a buffet supper prior to Arlo Guthrie’s “Solo Reunion Tour – Together Again” performance at Sangamon Auditorium on May 15. The menu will consist of cuisine from Alice May Brock’s Alice’s Restaurant Cookbook. Don’t forget to wear your beads, bell bottoms and headbands! REGISTER

Celebration luncheon for faculty emeriti
Join the College of Education and Human Services Alumni Council for a June 19 celebration luncheon honoring faculty emeriti Barbara Hartman, Jack Genskow, AM ’62 ED, PHD ’67 ED (posthumously), Gary Storm ’67 LAS, EDM ’70, PHD ’76 ED, and Don Yohe. The program will include a panel discussion with the honorees and a portrait unveiling for the College’s Wall of Fame.


Support the University’s mission through Illinois Connection Illinois Connection is a grassroots advocacy initiative that encourages support of the University’s mission and promotes a greater understanding of the impact the University has on the state, nation and world. Consider joining this vital network and becoming an “Ambassador” so your voice can be heard by elected officials and community leaders. Help tell the Illinois story.


		Brilliant Futures The largest and most ambitious campaign in recent history, Brilliant Futures aims to raise $2.25 billion over a five-year period for research, faculty, students, local communities and the campus environment. Learn how you can participate.

Hang out with us on campus…via the Internet
MediaQuad is a premier online source for UIS alumni who want to know what’s happening on campus. Through slideshows, podcasts, videos and other media formats, MediaQuad brings former UIS students up to date on what’s going on. From the latest events to the newest campus buildings to radio ads from UIS faculty, MediaQuad is a top-notch source of interesting information about your Alma Mater.


New UIAA member benefit: access thousands of periodicals online In partnership with the University of Illinois Libraries, UI Alumni Association members can now access more than 4,000 magazines, newspapers, periodicals, scientific and professional journals and trade publications. The database, ProQuest/ABI-INFORM Complete®, includes current and archived issues in full text and/or abstract versions.

Create a permanent reminder of your time at the University with an Alumni Center paver
Celebrate your achievements or those of your new graduate with an engraved patio paver at the new Alice Campbell Alumni Center. It is a fitting way to commemorate a lifelong connection to the University.
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