May 22, 2025 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Themes of visionary leadership and George Huff were briefly overshadowed by Grimace The theme of the 2025 Sapora Symposium was visionary leadership, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of Huff Hall and paying tribute to the legacy of George Huff. Only one thing could potentially overshadow that, and it is purple and […]
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2025 Sapora Symposium: Honoring a century of legacy at Huff Hall
May 21, 2025 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo George Huff was the theme, but Grimace stole the show The theme of the 2025 Sapora Symposium was visionary leadership, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of Huff Hall and paying tribute to the legacy of George Huff. Only one thing could potentially overshadow that, and it is purple and lovable: Grimace. […]
Pritzker to RST students: Stay in Illinois
Feb. 6, 2024 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker encouraged University of Illinois students to live and work in his home state If there is one thing Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker knows about, it’s hospitality. A member of the family that owns the Hyatt hotel chain, Pritzker on Jan. 25 gave the opening remarks […]
Pritzker connects tourism, recreation to state’s economic boom
May 03, 2024 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo If there is one thing Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker knows about, it’s hospitality. A member of the family that owns the Hyatt hotel chain, Pritzker on Jan. 25 gave the opening remarks for the Sapora Symposium—organized by the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism at the University of Illinois […]
Sapora Symposium: Lou Henson
Oct. 26, 2020 | The panel discussion of legendary coach Lou Henson will include his family members and colleagues. The theme of this year’s Sapora Symposium is Sports and Social Justice. Related news
A Few Minutes With … Alan Nathan
April 14, 2020 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo At the Sapora Symposium, University of Illinois emeritus professor of physics Alan Nathan speaks with College of Applied Health Sciences media relations specialist Vince Lara about his research on the physics of baseball. Related news
Day one of Sapora Symposium about Grange
Nov. 21, 2019 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Red Grange legacy celebrated; RST students urged toward professional passion The first day of the 16th annual Sapora Symposium was intended to be a tribute to Red Grange, the former Illini football star who put college football and the NFL on the map in the 1920s. And while Grange […]