Chancellor Koch reflects on past year: Leadership changes, branding and student union plans make academic year memorable
Nafia Khan, Assistant Editor for News
May 15, 2013
Looking back on the academic year, Chancellor Susan J. Koch attributes several people to the success of the University. “Part of the job of anybody who is new in the chancellor role is to put together a strong leadership team of their own,” she said. “The two critical hires I made this year, with... Read more »
State Senator Frerichs visits UIS
Andrew Craven, General Reporter
April 30, 2013
University administrative discontent seemed to be the sentiment of the night as Senator Michael Frerichs (D-Champaign) gave a small speech on the difficulties faced by graduate employees and service workers at the University on April 23. Union employees and graduate assistants alike aired grievances... Read more »
Police Beat
Andrew Craven, General Reporter
April 29, 2013
University of Illinois Springfield Police Department reported the following calls for the period of April 22 to April 28, 2013. • Traffic Stops (10)- police issued 5 citations and 6 warnings. • Motorist Assists (29) • Fire Alarm Responses (2) • Parking Tickets (69) • Employee Lockout (12) •... Read more »
Day of Silence speaks to UIS community: ‘Undocuqueer I Exist’ sheds light on LGBTQ students and the immigrant experience
Nafia Khan, Assistant Editor for News
April 23, 2013
“As an artist, it’s about the visual – it’s about honoring with images of real people and that was part of it, what inspired it,” Julio Salgado said. “Another part of creating these images was about honoring the fact that a lot of the folks that were doing the civil disobediences, who were... Read more »
Men in heels raise sexual assault awareness
Cameryn Barbeau, Sports Reporters
April 23, 2013
I am man enough to walk a mile in her shoes. A phenomenon that hit Springfield seven years ago, “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” is an event that assists victims of sexual assault to speak out. This event literally put men in women’s shoes, and mirror what numerous women experience daily. Men of all... Read more »
Message of reclamation rings loud at ‘Take Back the Night’
Jess Bayer, General Reporter
April 23, 2013
One out of every four college females will be the victim of sexual abuse by the time they graduate college. In an attempt to educate the community and wipe out this number, the sixth annual Take Back the Night event was held at dusk last Friday. According to the Take Back the Night’s official website,... Read more »
SGA modifies course evaluations
Sean Bruce, News Reporter
April 23, 2013
Last Sunday, the Student Government Association passed Resolution 18: Supporting a Change to Course Evaluations and Addition of Withdrawal Interviews. Essentially, the legislation will provide for online course evaluations, allowing students who were unable to attend class on the day that evaluations... Read more »
Campus Senate wraps up last seating of the year
Sean Bruce, News Reporter
April 23, 2013
Last Friday, the Campus Senate had their last meeting of the 2012-2013 academic year. They focused on hearing committee reports, passing the last few remaining resolutions and beginning the nomination process for leadership positions on next year’s senate. The first item of note dealt with was the... Read more »
Police Beat
Andrew Craven, General Reporter
April 22, 2013
University of Illinois Springfield Police Department reported the following calls for the period of April 15, 2013 to April 22, 2013. Traffic Stops (16) – Police issued 6 citations and 10 warnings. Motorist Assists (29) Fire Alarm Responses (2) Parking Tickets (132) Employee Lockout (15) Student... Read more »
SGA election results announced
April 19, 2013
The Student Government Association election and constitutional referendum, creating an international student senator, results have been announced. Here are the results: Student representative to the Board of Trustees: Jamaal Hollins President : Aaron J. Mulvey Internal vice president: Dane Vincent Treasurer:... Read more »
