One Book, One UIS March 27th Appearance Cancelled

We regretfully announce that the 2018 One Book One, UIS lecture and discussion featuring Cathy O’Neil author of “Weapons of Math Destruction: How big data increases inequality and threatens democracy” has been cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control. 

The event was scheduled for Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 7:00 pm in the UIS Student Union and will not be rescheduled. The One Book, One UIS Steering Committee would like to thank the faculty who adopted the book into their courses, the volunteers and staff who dedicated their time to serving the One Book, One UIS Campus Reading Initiative, the students who engaged with the material, and those who have supported the program. 

Documentary Screening 3/29, Get in the Way: The Journey of John Lewis

Brookens Library will be hosting a screening of the brand new documentary

“Get in the Way: The Journey of John Lewis”

Tuesday, March 29 – 7:00 pm – Brookens Auditorium

Free and open to the public

Giving Tuesday

Today is Giving Tuesday! I know that there are so many worthy causes to which you could donate today, but I hope that you will consider making Friends of Brookens Library one of them. The Friends make possible the wonderful events offered by the library, including One Book, One UIS. The organization also supports the purchase of materials for the collection (essential for us right now) and enhancements of the learning spaces in Brookens. The faculty and staff of Brookens Library are grateful for your support—thank you! – Jane Treadwell, University Librarian and Dean, Library Instructional Services

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MARCH: One Book One UIS Lecture Monday, October 19

One Book, One UIS Presents, “MARCH: The Struggle for Racial Equality and Social Justice”

TODAY: Monday, October 19 – 7:00 PM – Sangamon Auditorium
Tickets are FREE through the Sangamon Auditorium – limited quantity remaining.
One Book, One UIS is proud to present  “MARCH: The Struggle for Racial Equality and Social Justice”. Congressman John Lewis, co-author Andrew Aydin and illustrator Nate Powell are coming to UIS to speak about their graphic memoir, MARCH, as a part of our One Book, One UIS community read initiative. The lecture will take place at the University of Illinois Springfield Sangamon Auditorium on October 19th at 7:00 pm. Tickets are free and available to the public by calling the Sangamon Auditorium Ticket Office at (217) 206-6160. A book signing will immediately follow the program in the PAC.

Please pick up your tickets by or before 7:00 pm as we are expecting a large crowd. We recommend arriving 15-20 minutes prior to the start of the lecture.

One Book One UIS Events

The One Book, One UIS Keynote Lecture, MARCH: The Struggle for Racial Equality and Social Justice is quickly approaching and we have lots of great events taking place this week in conjunction with the community reading initiative. All events are FREE and open to the public and we would encourage you to attend.

Keynote Lecture: MARCH: The Struggle for Racial Equality and Social Justice.

Speakers: Congressman John Lewis, co-author Andrew Aydin and illustrator Nate Powell

• 7:00 pm – Sangamon Auditorium – University of Illinois Springfield
• Free & Open to the Public – Book Signing Immediately Following
• Tickets  Required (FREE) Through the UIS Sangamon Auditorium
• Tickets can obtained in-person, online or by calling the Sangamon Auditorium: 217-206-6160

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2015

• One Book, One UIS Book Club – “MARCH” by John Lewis & Andrew Aydin, Illustrated by Nate Powell
• 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm  –  Brookens Library – Lower Level
• Sponsored by: African American History Museum
• Free & Open to the Public

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2015

• UIS Faculty Panel: “MARCH Through Disciplinary Eyes: Faculty on John Lewis, Graphic Novels, and the Civil Rights Movement.”
• 7:00 pm – Brookens Auditorium – University of Illinois Springfield
• Sponsored by One Book, One UIS
• Free & Open to the Public

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015

• Lincoln Legacy Lecture: “Lincoln & Voting Rights”
• 7:00 pm – Brookens Auditorium – University of Illinois Springfield
• Free & Open to the Public

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015

• “The History of the Negro Spiritual & Gospel Music”
• 7:00 pm – Lincoln Library – The Public Library of Springfield, Illinois
• Free & Open to the Public

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2015

• “The Importance of Non-Violent Protests to Oppose Racial Injustice in Ferguson” – Pastor Cori Bush & Reverend Osagyefo Uhuru Sekou
• 7:00 pm – Brookens Auditorium – University of Illinois Springfield
• Free & Open to the Public
• Sponsored by the UIS ECCE Speaker Series

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2015

• UIS Music Freedom Concert
• 1:00 pm – Polly Roesch Muscia Room – Visual and Performing Arts Building – University of Illinois Springfield
• Free & Open to the Public
• Donations benefit UIS Student Music Merit Awards

MARCH Book One Book Club 10/6/2015

One Book, One UIS Invites you to attend the “MARCH” Book Club in the lower level of Brookens Library Tuesday, October 6th at noon.

We will have refreshments and a FREE copy of “MARCH Book One” for all those that attend. You can register before noon HERE or simply stop by and join in the conversation.

The discussion leader will be Nancy Weichert, Clinical Assistant Professor/ Instructional Services Librarian, Brookens Library.

MARCH Book Club Tonight – One Book One UIS

The African American Historical Museum is hosting their MARCH Book One Book Club tonight in the lower level of Brookens Library at 6:00 pm. If you have read the graphic memoir and would like to attend, the club is FREE and open to the public. We hope to see you there.

“MARCH Book One” is the first book out in the graphic memoir trilogy. It follows the real life struggles of John Lewis during the height of the civil rights movement.

The authors and illustrator of MARCH, Congressman John Lewis, Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell are scheduled to speak at the UIS Sangamon Auditorium on Monday, October 19th at 7:00 pm. A book signing will immediately follow in the PAC lobby. To reserve your seat visit or call the UIS Sangamon Auditorium at 217-206-6160. For more information about One Book, One UIS please visit http://onebookoneuis.com/

Selma Film Viewing Thursday September 24 & Giveaway

Please join us for a film viewing of the blockbuster film Selma.

One Book, One UIS presents “Selma”  Thursday, September 24 at 6pm in Brookens Auditorium. The first 75 people to show an I-card will receive a FREE copy of MARCH Book 1 by Congressman John Lewis, co-author Andrew Aydin, and illustrator Nate Powell. MARCH has been chosen as the 2015/2016 One Book, One UIS Community Read.

Event Sponsored by: The Diversity Center, Black Male Collegiate Society, Black Student Union, Greek Affairs Board, and Brookens Library
MARCH giveaway sponsored by: Student Government Association.

One Book One UIS Event: The Charleston Massacre 9/8/15

UIS Speaker Series explores “The Charleston Massacre & the History of Racial Violence in America”

WHAT:            The University of Illinois Springfield Engaged Citizenship Common Experience (ECCE) Speaker Series will explore “The Charleston Massacre and the History of Racial Violence in America” during a panel discussion.

WHEN:            Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.

WHERE:          UIS Brookens Auditorium, located on the lower level of Brookens Library.

DETAILS:         This event will bring together a panel of experts to explore the historical, social and political lineage that nurtures the current racist culture and climate that enabled the Charleston shootings. This event was inspired by the project #CharlestonSyllabus, http://aaihs.org/resources/charlestonsyllabus/  the creation of Chad Williams, professor of African American Studies at Brandeis University  http://chronicle.com/article/A-Professor-Crowdsources-a/231073/

This event is a part of the One Book, One UIS 2015/2016 Community Read Initiative. This years selected text is MARCH by Congressman John Lewis, co-author Andrew Aydin and illustrator Nate Powell. For more information about One Book, One UIS please visit: www.onebookoneuis.com

Join A MARCH Book Club & Receive a FREE Book!

One Book, One UIS:  We are eagerly looking forward to the One Book, One UIS events this year. MARCH, a graphic memoir about the life of civil rights icon John Lewis, has been chosen as the campus community read for the 2015/2016 academic year.  Congressman Lewis, co-author Andrew Aydin and Illustrator Nate Powell have agreed to speak at the University of Illinois Springfield in conjunction with the program.

Their presentation will be on Monday, October 19 at 7:00 in Sangamon Auditorium. Tickets (FREE) are required for the event and can be acquired through the Sangamon Auditorium in person or by calling the Sangamon Auditorium Ticket Office at 217-206-6160.

As part of the overall One Book, One UIS Program we have created Book Discussion Groups or Book Clubs. We have 4 different dates and times available for you to choose from. Slots are limited to 12 per section to be sure to sign up early. Participants will receive a free copy of MARCH Book One.  Sign up today!