Don’t miss the annual Faculty-Staff Academic Year Kickoff!

Mark your calendar to attend the annual Faculty-Staff Kickoff at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 21 in the Student Union Ballroom. You will hear from the chancellor and vice chancellors about university priorities for the coming academic year and meet new faculty and staff. It’s an opportunity to start of the year strong and to network with employees across campus.

Bring an item for the UIS Cares Food Pantry for entry into a UIS swag drawing!

Following Kickoff, employees are encouraged to walk to Sangamon Auditorium to celebrate the incoming class at New Student Convocation. Students will hear from peers and key employees about how to succeed in college and at UIS and unite in the Prairie Star Pledge. Join us directly after Convocation for food and entertainment on the Quad, open to everyone on campus.

This has been designated an “approved event.” With prior approval and operations permitting, non-exempt civil service employees may attend the event without loss of pay.