5.28.24
Good morning UIS,
I hope you had a restful holiday weekend and that you enjoyed a well-deserved chance to relax and recharge. It’s the perfect...
Mayo 13, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 5.13.24
5.13.24
Happy Monday—
We did it! We completed another successful academic year at UIS. Thank you to everyone who helped at or attended Commencement. It...
Mayo 07, 2024
New opportunity to comment on pending UIS policies
The Chancellor’s Cabinet is establishing a new opportunity for the university community to comment on proposed university-level policies or significant policy...
Abr 29, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 4.29.24
4.29.24
Good morning,
It is a busy time for students, faculty and staff as we work to close out the semester. We may be struggling with competing...
Abr 15, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 4.15.24
4.15.24
Happy Monday—
Springfest is one of our longest and most loved traditions, and it starts today! Festivities will kick off with a Scavenger Hunt...
Abr 01, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 4.1.24
4.1.24
Hello, UIS—
Let’s kick off the week with some good news! We have seen a marked increase in enrollment in second eight-week courses, or...
Mar 29, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: 2024-2025 Faculty Sabbaticals
3.29.2024
Dear Colleagues & Students:
I am pleased to announce the Board of Trustees has approved the following faculty for sabbatical leave during...
Mar 18, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 3.18.24
3.18.24
Hello, Prairie Stars:
It’s hard to believe we are already nearing the end of the semester, with spring break in our rearview mirror and...
Mar 04, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 3.4.24
3.4.24
Happy Monday, UIS!
Thank you to everyone who attended Friday's Rise Professional Development Retreat and to the committee members who spent...
Feb 26, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: Three things to know for Friday's retreat!
2.26.24
Good afternoon!
Thank you to all faculty and staff who registered for Friday’s Rise Professional Development Retreat. Below are three things to...
Feb 19, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 2.19.24
2.19.24
Good morning, UIS!
The snowfall at the end of last week is a good reminder that winter is still with us. Thank you to our Facilities and...
Feb 13, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: Feb. 22 Employee Information Session
Dear Colleagues —
As part of our ongoing Rise initiative, our leadership team is hosting a Spring Employee Information Session from 3 to 4:...
Feb 05, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 2.5.24
2.5.24
Good morning, UIS:
It’s February, which means it’s Black History Month! The theme this year is, “BHM 2024 Roots and Rhythm.” The Diversity Center...
Feb 05, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: May Commencement News
2.5.24
Dear Students —
UIS Commencement is just shy of 100 days away, and our Commencement Committee has been hard at work planning this year’s...
Feb 02, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: Register for the Spring Professional Development Retreat!
2.2.24
Good morning!
I am thrilled to share that we are offering faculty and staff the opportunity to attend another on-campus Professional Development...
Feb 01, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: May Commencement News
2.1.24
Dear Faculty and Staff —
UIS Commencement is 100 days away, and our Commencement Committee is hard at work planning this year’s ceremonies,...
Ene 26, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: Info Session for Students, Jan. 30
1.26.24
Dear Students:
On Tuesday evening, Jan. 30, I will be co-hosting an information session for students with the Student Government Association,...
Ene 22, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 1.22.24
1.22.24
Happy Monday, UIS!
And what a Monday it is. Due to icy conditions, in-person classes have been canceled today, and the Liberal Leave Policy...
Ene 22, 2024
Save the Date: Spring Professional Development Retreat - March 1
Save the Date!
Following the success of our fall retreat, there will be a Professional Development Retreat on March 1 for all faculty and...
Ene 08, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 1.8.24
1.8.24
Welcome back, UIS!
I hope everyone had a well-deserved, relaxing break with friends and family. The holiday season is a time to unwind and...
Dic 11, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 12.11.23
12.11.23
Happy Monday!
It’s finals week, which means we’re nearing the close of a wonderful semester. In fact, we’re celebrating our summer and fall...