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Mark your calendars for the 2024 symposium and banquet
Annual Symposium and Banquet
Save the Date! Come join us for an experience of history and camaraderie at the Abraham Lincoln Association Symposium and Banquet. This grand annual event will occur on the memorable day of Saturday, February 17, 2024. Dive deep into the life of Lincoln, share ideas, and savor great food while honoring one of America's most esteemed presidents. Keep your calendar clear for this special day. Let's journey together into the past and remember the monumental achievements of Abraham Lincoln. We look forward to your presence.
Jacob K. Friefeld named new director of the UIS Center for Lincoln Studies
Jacob K. Friefeld, Ph.D., has been named the director of the Center for Lincoln Studies at the University of Illinois Springfield starting Aug. 16, 2023. He comes to UIS from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield where he served as the Illinois and Midwest studies research historian.
As the director of the UIS Center for Lincoln Studies, Friefeld will lead efforts to advance research, education and public understanding of Abraham Lincoln's life, legacy and historical significance. Through education, research and outreach, the Center provides students, faculty, scholars and the public with opportunities to understand the life and times of the 16th president and his impact on the modern period.
Friefeld has made significant academic contributions through books, articles and professional conference presentations. Apart from his research contributions, Friefeld has been actively involved in public history initiatives. He has led numerous exhibits and historical marker projects that highlight the contributions of African American homesteaders and other significant events in history.
The UIS Center for Lincoln Studies officially opened on Feb. 12, 2021, and serves as a hub for scholars, educators and history enthusiasts interested in Abraham Lincoln and his era. The Center offers research opportunities, educational programs and public engagement activities that promote a deeper understanding of Lincoln's life, his influence on American history, and his ongoing legacy.
Chat with Lincoln?
Facebook owner Meta is working on a ChatGPT-style chatbot with the personality of Abraham Lincoln, according to reports.
The new AI bot is part of a series of prototypes under development at the tech giant, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, with each one featuring a different human-like persona. Click here to learn more.