You’ve probably noticed the plethora of self-care articles and posts over the last couple of months. It’s hardly surprising given the ongoing chaos which surrounds us. As I suggested in my last column, self-care is essential but it’s not enough if we are to begin to heal the world. Baha’is, guided by Baha’u’llah’s vision for […]
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A day for laughter, a day for vigilance and commitment
Aside from the commemoration of the Holocaust and the celebration of Israel’s independence that were instituted in recent times, Purim, the Feast of Lots, which will occur this year on Thursday evening, March 13 and Friday, March 14, is one of two holidays on the Jewish calendar that are not mentioned in the Torah (the […]
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Attend the Chamber Spring Job Fair on Tuesday, March 3
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Spring Job Fair on Tuesday, March 3, at the Crowne Plaza – Springfield Convention Center. This year’s fair will include both a Youth Job Fair from 12–2 p.m. and the traditional Job Fair from 4–6 p.m. The Youth Job Fair provides a resource for employers […]
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The importance of mental health in our community
My name is Kortnee Walton. I am a senior psychology student at the University of Illinois Springfield and an intern at Faith Coalition for the Common Good. By growing up in Springfield and being a part of the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church since childhood, I have always felt a deep connection to my community. Now, […]
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A great South African agent of change
In 1971, the director of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency was born in Pretoria, South Africa. That same year, another South African, my Dominican brother Albert Nolan, was 1,000 miles away, mentoring students at Stellenbosch University on the country’s southern coast. Stellenbosch was the center of theological study for the Dutch Reformed Church, the […]
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UIS field stations help students engage in active learning outside the classroom
The University of Illinois Springfield operates two field stations: the Therkildsen Field Station at Emiquon (TFSE), located within The Nature Conservancy Emiquon Preserve in Fulton County, and the Field Station at Lake Springfield (FSLS). Collectively called the UIS field stations, these facilities provide students with the opportunity to apply concepts learned in the classroom and […]
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The not-to-be-missed college visit
These days there are many options for exploring colleges and training institutes – in-person with options such as tours, visit days and information sessions, and through websites, social media, online reviews and even AI summaries. Beginning by exploring a college, or institute, on its website and social media channels can provide information on programs, training […]
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Tongues of mortals
“If I speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels, but do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.” – I Corinthians 13:1 The folklore my mom liked to tell about our family is that I did not speak until I was 3 years old. Apparently as the youngest […]
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Reducing homelessness, improving health: How supportive housing can build a stronger community
For those experiencing homelessness, every day can feel like a struggle for survival. In the face of each day’s uncertainty, one of the few constants is difficulty. Every turn poses complications that create barriers to accessing life’s basic needs and the stability and safety people long for. Local organizations and advocates work to provide some […]
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Birthright: An invasion or a right?
The divine invective of Genesis 1:1-3 affirms the right and responsibility of mankind to reproduce and fill the Earth. Thus, wherever mankind goes and settles, he still operates under the Directives of God. After all, Psalm 24 reaffirms that “The Earth is the Lord’s; the world and they that dwell therein.” Thus, wherever mankind settles, […]
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Healing the world, Part I
That the world (and perhaps, primarily, our nation) needs to be healed is a premise few would dispute. One needs only be a conscious, thinking adult to discern the signs of its disease, which are both too numerous and too obvious to list. The old institutions which have served us well for hundreds of years […]
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Join United Way in Kitchen Table Experience
As United Way of Central Illinois prepares for its annual Campaign Celebration this March, community members, donors and partners will have a unique opportunity to experience firsthand the struggles many families face every day. The event will not only recognize the generosity of those who have contributed to this year’s campaign but will also feature […]
