- Jose Gobbo Trio to perform in Fine Arts Series at Illinois CollegeJose Gobbo Trio to perform in Fine Arts Series at Illinois Collegeemily.titsworthWed, 03/20/2024 - 16:38 3.20.2024 Illinois College will host Jose Gobbo Trio at Rammelkamp Chapel on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 3 p.m. The Illinois College Fine Arts Series will conclude its 44th season with an exciting new group of friends, the Jose Gobbo Trio. The Jose Gobbo Trio is an equilateral triangle featuring Gobbo on guitar, Max Beckman on bass, and Jay Ferguson on drums. Individually, the musicians have performed around the world, including Brazil, Japan, and the prestigious Carnegie Hall. Praised for their “adventurous solos grounded in the jazz traditions” and “in-the pocket drumming” by Jazz Today, Gobbo and Ferguson are featured on Chip Stephen’s Organ Trio album “Transgressions”. Complemented by Beckman’s versatile and dynamic bass, this trio will have you grooving, body and soul, in this final concert of the season. Individual tickets for the Illinois College Fine Arts Series are $20 each. As always, students of all ages and children are admitted free of charge to all concerts.Tickets are available for purchase in advance by phone at 217.245.3192 or at the door on event day. For a complete listing of Fine Arts Series concerts visit ic.edu/fas. Arts
- ALL IN FOR IC returns for seventh year on Wednesday, March 20ALL IN FOR IC returns for seventh year on Wednesday, March 20emily.titsworthFri, 03/15/2024 - 13:38 3.15.2024 Funds raised will be matched dollar-for-dollar to provide double the impact of gifts made to the IC Fund that day. For the past six years, IC’s single largest fundraising day of the year has set records by engaging hundreds of participants throughout the world. Last year, ALL IN FOR IC raised over $360,000 for the IC Fund to immediately help students on campus. More gifts were made online on a single day than ever before. “This day is about the power of the Illinois College community and what we can achieve when we all give what we can,” Katie Carls, executive director of advancement and alumni engagement, said. “Together, we can make a huge impact on students and champion the inspiring work that Illinois College is internationally known for.” Leading up to the day of giving, students and alumni have been encouraged to participate both on campus and virtually. On the Illinois College Alumni Community social media pages, alumni have been encouraged to reminisce on their time on the Hilltop through daily challenges. Those who participate in every challenge will be entered in a raffle to win IC gear. On Tuesday, March 19th, students are invited to ALL IN FOR IC Ultimate Bingo in Cummings Dining Hall. During this free event, students will have the chance to win the grand prize of $1,000 off of their tuition amongst other smaller prizes such as TVs, JBL speakers, gift cards, and more. The $1,000 was provided through a generous gift from Bob Moore '78 and Sherry Kwater, and prizes were generously donated by the following: Leo's Pizza, The Vault, Sonic, Walmart, Arby's, Taco Bell, Jacksonville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Applebee's, Los Rancheros, and Alison & Co. “My hope is that alumni and friends are able to reflect on Illinois College, the people they met here and how they want to give back,” Carls explained. “When you go ALL IN FOR IC, you support something meaningful to you.” The annual campaign allows supporters to name their favorite area of the IC Fund, Illinois College’s annual fund. Students and faculty will participate in challenges to raise money through their athletics team, Greek-lettered organization, academic program or student organization and earn incentives when they reach their fundraising goals. Participants can view the leaderboard to see progress toward goals and which areas of campus are being impacted by gifts made throughout the day. Ready to make your impact now? Visit ic.edu/ALLIN4IC to make an early gift or sign up to become an advocate. Tune in to the site on March 20 to view results and follow Illinois College’s social media for exciting updates. Contact the Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement at 217.245.3046 or development@ic.edu with specific questions. Giving
- Illinois College extends benefits for Fontbonne University transfer studentsIllinois College extends benefits for Fontbonne University transfer studentsemily.titsworthThu, 03/14/2024 - 09:51 3.14.2024 Illinois College is offering a streamlined transfer process and scholarships for Fontbonne University students, with a tailored approach based on each student’s situation. All Fontbonne students in good academic and social standing will be accepted to Illinois College. IIllinois College has been working to develop ways to serve students affected by the announced closure of Fontbonne University. Located in St. Louis, Mo, the institution announced March 12 that it would close at the end of the summer semester in 2025. IC is working with Fontbonne University administrators and the Higher Learning Commission to develop a teach-out partnership for Fontbonne students that will maximize the credits they can transfer and make the transition easier so they can graduate on time. Additionally, special grant funds will be offered to support Fontbonne students. Evan Wilson '01, associate vice president of enrollment management, said Fontbonne students will have access to one-on-one counseling to customize a plan for finishing their degree at IC. "We know that this is an important time for Fontbonne students as they consider where to continue their academic career and we want students to feel welcome at IC,” Wilson said. “We will ensure Fontbonne students who choose IC will have a smooth transfer process so they can continue their education uninterrupted and go on to do the amazing things they plan to do after graduation.” Illinois College scholarships are renewable annually and eligibility for state and federal aid will be based on filing their FAFSA each year. More information is available at ic.edu/Fontbonne. In the News
- Dr. Cynthia Moss visiting Illinois College as part of Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar programDr. Cynthia Moss visiting Illinois College as part of Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar programemily.titsworthFri, 03/08/2024 - 09:57 3.08.2024 The professor of psychological and brain sciences at Johns Hopkins University will be giving the lecture “Using Sound to Navigate the World - Echolocation by Bats and Blind Humans” as part of the Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar program on March 18, 2024. “Humans tend to rely heavily on vision to navigate, but blind individuals must make use of other senses,” Moss explains. “In this lecture, I will present details on the sound features that are used for echolocation by animals and blind humans and the acoustic cues they use to localize objects in the environment.” Students and members of the community are invited to attend this free event in Kirby Learning Center, Room 6 at 7 p.m. “The Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar program enables our students and the Jacksonville community to interact with internationally recognized scholars,” Dr. Beth Widmaier Capo, secretary of the Phi Beta Kappa chapter on campus, explains. “Dr. Moss has been awarded the Alexander von Humboldt Research Prize and is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. We are honored to host her visit.” Phi Beta Kappa is a distinguished honorary college society that was founded in 1776 by five students at the College of William and Mary. The society embraces the principles of freedom of inquiry and liberty of thought and expression. Invitation to membership in Phi Beta Kappa is a reflection of the highest scholastic achievement from among the leading candidates for college degrees in the liberal arts and sciences. Illinois College is one of only 293 select campuses in the country — just 10% of institutions — and one of only 11 in Illinois to have a Phi Beta Kappa chapter. On Campus
- Chris Vallillo to perform in Fine Arts Series at Illinois CollegeChris Vallillo to perform in Fine Arts Series at Illinois Collegeemily.titsworthTue, 03/05/2024 - 15:57 3.05.2024 Illinois College will host Chris Vallillo in a family-oriented program at Sibert Theatre on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. Nationally acclaimed singer/songwriter, folk musician and educator from central Illinois, Chris Vallillo, returns to our series to present this lively, family-oriented program, which tells the life and times of our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln, through the music he loved. Chris is sure to include some of his vintage instruments. This program is sure to delight both adults and children of all ages. Individual tickets for the Illinois College Fine Arts Series are $5 a piece. As always, students of all ages and children are admitted free of charge to all concerts.Tickets are available for purchase in advance by phone at 217.245.3192 or at the door on event day. For a complete listing of Fine Arts Series concerts visit ic.edu/fas. Arts
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