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Nov 13, 2023

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 11.13.23

11.13.23 Happy Monday, UIS! November has been packed full of exciting events and programming so far, and perhaps the best is yet to come: It’s time for...

Nov 07, 2023

Reminder: Information Session TODAY on Budget and Enrollment

11.7.23 Dear Colleagues — Our Fall Employee Information Session is TODAY from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in Brookens Auditorium. This session...

Nov 01, 2023

Bingo Details WHEN: Noon (Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m.) Thursday, Nov. 9 WHERE: Student Union Ballroom $5 for a sheet with four cards. You may...

Oct 26, 2023

Message from the Chancellor: Important changes to Fall Employee Information Session

10.26.23 Dear Colleagues — As part of our ongoing Rise initiative, I am hosting a Fall Employee Information Session from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Nov. 7 in...

Oct 26, 2023

Employee Fall Information Session: Hear what's happening at UIS!

As part of the UIS Rise initiative, employees are welcome to join the campus community from 2:30 to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, in Brookens Auditorium to hear...

Oct 16, 2023

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 10.16.23

10.16.23 Happy Monday, UIS! There’s a chill in the air, and I’m ready to celebrate the season by attending the Jack-O-Lantern Spooktacular Event at the...