August 31, 2026 UIS Newsletter

Inside UIS 8.31.26

Upcoming Events

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2026-27 Parking Hang Tag Distribution

Parking Operations is extending in-person hang tag distribution through Friday, Sept. 4. See article for times, dates and locations.

Fall 2026 ITS Workshop Series

Join Information Technology Services every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. for a 30‑minute workshop. Last workshop is Sept. 1.

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Turnitin Workshop: Clarity Assignments

COLRS will host an informative session on Turnitin from noon to 1 p.m. on Sept. 3 on Zoom.

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Guided Campus Grounds Tour

Join APAC for a guided tour of the UIS grounds with Grounds Superintendent Brian Beckerman from 10-11 a.m. on Sept. 4. Meet at the Student Union.

Chancellor's Thinkers Series

From 5:30-7:15 p.m. on Sept. 15 in the Student Union Ballroom, Chancellor Janet Gooch will be joined by former Congresswoman and UIS alumna Cheri Callahan Bustos.

ECCE: The Art of The Personal Essay

The personal essay is an ever morphing vehicle that has been used to explore the self, and through that self, the world. This form is durable enough to be about joy, about loss,...

SECA Bingo

Save the date for SECA Bingo at 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 7 in the Student Union Ballroom.

UIS Event Calendar >

Star Power

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UIS announces six new faculty appointments for fall 2026

Please welcome our six new full-time faculty members for fall 2026.

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UIS athletic training program supports inaugural Women’s Pro Baseball League season

Faculty and students from Master of Athletic Training program are gaining hands-on experience by supporting athletes competing in the Women’s Pro Baseball League.

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Frank Moscardelli named UIS Employee of the Month for August 2026

Frank Moscardelli, assistant superintendent of grounds, has been named the Employee of the Month for August 2026.

Getting to Know You

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Getting to Know You: Vyvyan Wesley

Vyvyan Wesley, Assistant Director of Discovery & Success for the Diversity Center

CARE

Why was the CARE Framework developed?

The CARE Framework grew out of campus-wide conversations about the student experience, including feedback from surveys, focus groups and cross-campus collaborations, workshops and working groups.

CARE helps address shared concerns by aligning how we communicate, respond and support students—ensuring they receive clear, consistent information while also fostering a more positive, collaborative workplace culture for all employees. Together, these efforts create a more seamless, coordinated and supportive experience for all.