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UIS/ISHS Lunch and Learn Series:
Central Illinois: Patchwork of Creative Minds


“Central Illinois: Patchwork of Creative Minds”, a thought-provoking three session educational series examining creative expression that has flourished in the heartland of Illinois, will begin in September at the University of Illinois Springfield.

Sponsors are the UIS Alumni SAGE Society and the Illinois State Historical Society. Each session will include presentations by two experts. UIS Faculty Emeritus, Dr. Larry Shiner and UIS Alumnus William Furry, director of the Illinois State Historical Society, will moderate the series. Each session will include presentations by two experts. A hot buffet luncheon is available at 11:30 a.m. The presentations are from 12 noon – 1:30 p.m. There is a charge for lunch but the presentations are free and open to the public. The luncheon and presentations will be held in the University of Illinois Springfield Public Affairs Center (PAC) Conference Rooms C/D (level below the Sangamon Auditorium lobby).

bulletWednesday, September 16:  Through the Lens - Images of Nature and Humanity”.
Judith Lloyd Klauba, Associate Curator of Fine Arts, Illinois State Museum, Chicago:  “Photographic Visions: The Frank Sardorus Collection”, will feature an Illinois farmer's (1880-1930s) innovative photographs of the people and landscapes he knew intimately.
Dr. Michael Jeffords, entomologist, photographer and Public Relations/Educator for the Illinois Natural History Survey:  “A Close Look at the Insects of Central Illinois”.
 
bulletWednesday, October 21: “Springfield Public Garden Design: Historic and Modern”.
Terri Cameron, Master Gardener, historic preservation advocate and retired director of educational technology, SIU School of Medicine:  "Springfield's Early Park Design and Its Impact” that will examine Springfield’s early parks through archival photos, publications and Springfield Park District minutes.
Diane Mathis, Director of Marketing and Development for the Springfield Park District: “Innovative Park Design”. She will preview Southwind – Springfield’s new universally accessible and environmentally friendly park.
bullet Wednesday, November 18:  “Creative Images: Canvas and Glass”.
Ralls Melotte, Principal, Mellote Morse Leonatti Parker, Ltd, Local architect and stained glass restoration expert: "History and evolution of stained glass in Central Illinois."
bulletRobert Sill, Curator and Assistant Director of Art for the Illinois State Museum, Springfield: “Painters from the Heart of Lincolnland."


Paid reservations are required for the luncheon at least one week before each session. The cost is $20 per person for lunch and the presentations or $50 per person for three lunches and the presentations if paid reservations are received by September 9, 2009. Pre-registration is also requested from those not purchasing the lunch who wish to attend the presentations.

To register or for more information, visit www.uiaa.org/uis, or contact the Office of UIS Alumni Relations at 217/206-7395 or alumni @uis.edu.

Illinois State Historical Society * P.O. Box 1800, Springfield, IL 62705-1800 * 217-525-2781*Webmaster: Terri Cameron tcameron@historyillinois.org