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Upcoming Events
Sept. 13		See how you’d fare on a graduate admissions test The Office of UIS Alumni Relations and Kaplan are offering free admissions tests at the Public Affairs Center. See how you’d perform on the LSAT, GMAT, MCAT or GRE before your actual test day.
Oct. 4		Third annual UIS Band Day for alumni musicians If music is your thing, then dust off that old instrument and be a part of UIS Band Day. The musical activities include a tailgate performance and the option to participate in the Homecoming Parade. For your melodious efforts you’ll receive a free T-shirt, lunch and tailgate admission pass. Contact Todd Cranson at 217/206-7549 or rcran2@uis.edu for further information.
Oct. 9		Taste of UIS Chicago Listen to the wit and wisdom of Dr. Kent Redfield, former UIS political studies faculty member, as he talks politics over hors d’oeuvres and a drink at Rock Bottom Brewery in Chicago.

Alumni News

U.S. News & World Report gives UIS top rankings
U.S. News & World Report’s 2009 edition of “America’s Best Colleges” recently ranked the University of Illinois at Springfield as the best public university in the master’s category within the state of Illinois. Additionally, UIS was ranked the fourth best public university in that category in the Midwest.

UIAA Sustaining and Life Member privileges at Sangamon Auditorium
Starting Aug. 15 at 10 a.m., UIAA Sustaining and Life Members can purchase tickets in advance for the 2008-09 season at Sangamon Auditorium. In addition, Sustaining and Life Members can take advantage of a 15 percent discount on Visiting Artists and Family Series events. For more information or to order tickets, call 217/206-6160.

Season tickets for UIS sports now available
Season tickets are now available for men’s and women’s soccer, women’s volleyball and men’s and women’s basketball. Get the best seats in the house by ordering your UIS season tickets today!

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.

Illinois Connection
Late last week, the governor signed most of the FY 2009 state budget into law. Your efforts were instrumental in obtaining $743.4 million in funding for the University of Illinois.

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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University of Illinois Alumni Association
University of Illinois at Springfield
One University Plaza, MS SAB 30
Springfield, IL 62703-5407
217/206-7395
alumni@uillinois.edu