A big thank you to Rashonda Williams, the VIP Choir and all the other UIS students who organized and presented the very first UIS Gospel Music Showcase this past Sunday night. I really love gospel music and it was great to see our talented students performing. We were also inspired by the message of Dr. Clarice Ford, our Associate Dean for Diversity, who also has a lovely voice! The Gospel Showcase was part of UIS's celebration of Black History Month and we have several other events scheduled on campus during the next several days.