Showing posts with label Leadership lived. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Leadership lived. Show all posts
Monday, July 20, 2020

Newest Prairie Stars meet through virtual KickStart

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KickStart Orientation is a UIS staple in preparing new Prairie Stars for a transition from home to campus. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic...
Thursday, July 02, 2020

Collaboration Success

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The moment the Illinois “stay at home” order went into effect on March 21, the wheels were turning in Bruce Sommer ’s head. Sommer, UIS’ D...
Wednesday, March 04, 2020

UIS Model Illinois Government Delegation Wins Outstanding Large Delegation at 2020 MIG

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The University of Illinois Springfield Model Illinois Government delegation was named the Outstanding Large Delegation at the 2020 Model ...
Thursday, May 30, 2019

Leadership lived: Internship helps student get hands on experience in the accounting field

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Ashlee Knapik is learning hands on at the University of Illinois Springfield . She recently completed an internship at accounting firm E...
Thursday, May 23, 2019

Leadership lived: UIS online student presents her research on the Illinois teacher shortage at the state capitol

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Jen Brooks leads a busy life working a full-time job, while raising two children. That’s why she decided the University of Illinois Sprin...
Thursday, May 16, 2019

Leadership lived: Recent UIS graduate helps lead women’s empowerment event for middle school girls

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Heba Qazi says it’s important for young women to feel empowered and know what they can accomplish with a college education. Qazi, who ...
Wednesday, May 08, 2019

Leadership lived: Accounting internship helps prepare student for his future career as a CPA

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Senior accountancy major Jon O'Daniel says he’s being well prepared for his future career as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) fol...
Thursday, May 02, 2019

Leadership lived: Future elementary school teacher gains valuable experience in and out of the classroom at UIS

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Growing up in small town Taylorville, Illinois, Kelsey Marucco was inspired by her fourth grade teacher. That inspiration turned into a ...
Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Leadership lived: UIS tennis player helps fellow students off the court

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Kaitlyn Thornhill came to the University of Illinois Springfield to be part of the women’s tennis team. However, she quickly discovered...
Thursday, April 18, 2019

Leadership lived: Freshman becomes a leader in student government and his fraternity

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Luigi Cabantog came to the University of Illinois Springfield knowing he wanted to make a difference. As a freshman, he was elected a S...
Tuesday, April 02, 2019

Leadership lived: Student helps Puerto Rico recover from Hurricane Maria as part of Alternative Spring Break

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Senior business administration major Matthew Traxler was one of 14 University of Illinois Springfield students who spent their spring b...
Friday, March 29, 2019

Leadership lived: Student helps lead recycling and sustainability efforts at UIS

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Before coming to the University of Illinois Springfield , Caleb Froidcoeur admits he wasn’t passionate about the environment. However, th...
Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Leadership lived: Maura Freeman heads campus newspaper, while making sure students feel at home on campus

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Maura Freeman has two major leadership roles at the University of Illinois Springfield . The senior communication and English major is e...
Thursday, March 14, 2019

Leadership lived: Future counselor enjoys the challenge of the Capital Scholars Honors Program

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When Alice Caceres-Turcios was looking for a place to attend college, she knew she wanted to be challenged academically. She found the p...
Wednesday, March 06, 2019

Leadership lived: Musically gifted student helps international students feel welcomed at UIS

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Samantha Hwang transferred to the University of Illinois Springfield because she wanted to be part of the UIS Music Program . She’s pla...
Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Leadership lived: Transfer student helps prospective students and parents learn about UIS

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As a transfer student, Cambry Bennett says she had a smooth transition to the University of Illinois Springfield thanks to the UIS Admi...
Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Leadership lived: International student gains professional experience thanks to the Graduate Public Service Internship Program

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Geetu Sharma came to the United States to be part of the Graduate Public Service Internship Program at the University of Illinois Sprin...
Friday, February 15, 2019

Leadership lived: Communication major helps fellow students land jobs through her work at the Career Development Center

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Kia Jones has become an expert in reviewing resumes and cover letters. The University of Illinois Springfield junior communication majo...
Wednesday, February 06, 2019

Leadership lived: UIS political science major leads effort to lobby state lawmakers on behalf of students

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As a political science major, Ben Szalinski says he chose the University of Illinois Springfield because of its smaller class sizes and...
Thursday, January 24, 2019

Leadership lived: Senior helps boost school spirit as an intern for UIS Athletics

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  Nick Reynolds is helping to boost school spirit as a marketing and engagement intern for the University of Illinois Springfield Athlet...