Julie Heller

The Academy of Lifelong Learning at Lincoln Land Community College presented a forum on climate change. Climatologist Dr. Trent Ford spoke about terminology, explained environmental factors and shared his concerns about climate change.

The University of Illinois Springfield held a second panel discussion and Q&A with faculty experts discussing the economic consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.The panel featured Ken Kriz, UIS distinguished professor of public administration; Dursun Peksen, professor of political science at the University of Memphis; and Olha Krupa, associate professor and graduate certificate program director at Seattle University’s Institute of Public Service.The panel discussion was moderated by AJ Simmons, research director at the UIS Center for State Policy and Leadership.

The University of Illinois Springfield hosted a webinar panel discussion with faculty experts examining the causes and repercussions of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine titled “Understanding What's Happening and Why.” The webinar featured UIS faculty experts Sibel Oktay, associate professor of political science and global studies, and Heather Bailey, professor of history. The guest speaker was Nik Ford, instructor of political science and international studies at the University of Tampa.

The University of Illinois Springfield hosted a webinar panel discussion with faculty experts examining the causes and repercussions of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine titled “Understanding What's Happening and Why.” The webinar featured UIS faculty experts Sibel Oktay, associate professor of political science and global studies, and Heather Bailey, professor of history. The guest speaker was Nik Ford, instructor of political science and international studies at the University of Tampa.

The Springfield Sliders take to the field again. General Manager of the minor league team, Tod Miller, spoke to Community Voices about the team, upcoming promotions and if downtown could host a stadiu

Shad Little is a wind farmer and project developer at Enel, a renewable energy company. On Community Voices he explains the science behind wind energy and what the future of renewable energy may look like.

Pickleball ambassador Jack Handy

John Geyston provides positive and structured education in the field of martial arts. He runs his own martial arts academy and spoke with Community Voices about his experience teaching martial arts techniques.

Robin Armbrecht and Anne Brewster are co-directors of the Children's Dyslexia Center of Springfield. They spoke with Community Voices about the organization, as well as explain dyslexia and how to recognize it.

Wooden It Be Lovely is an organization that empowers women by providing employment opportunities including refurbishing furniture and sewing. Director Margaret Ann Jessup explained the organization's history and her mission to help others.