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Sep 23, 2024
Dear colleagues,
There is still time to register for the upcoming system-wide Student & Employee Mental Health and Well-being Committee event, "Advancing Student and Employee Health and Well-Being as a Health...
Sep 20, 2024
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) offers digital badging services that let UIS departments validate employee skills and acknowledge student achievements outside the classroom....
Sep 17, 2024
Impact of the FY24 Faculty & Staff Campaign
We had another great year because of AMAZING employees like you!
Top 5 funds where employees gave
NPR Illinois / WUIS (107 donors)UIS Cares Food Pantry (...
Sep 16, 2024
What is color contrast?
According to WebAIM, “contrast is a measure of the difference in perceived ‘luminance’ or brightness between two colors.” Contrast is expressed as a ratio with a range of 1:1 (both...
Jun 02, 2026
6.2.26
Dear Colleagues —
I am pleased to share that, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, Dr. Steven Johnson Jr. will be named Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (Designate), effective June 16, 2026....
Abr 28, 2026
April-May 2026
From Provost Schwab
Dear Colleagues,
With final exam week and commencement in sight, my message is simple: thank you. Commencement reminds us why our work matters—students crossing the stage, families and friends cheering,...
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