F&S Newsletter - January 2026

Publish Date

2026-01-06

Construction Updates

Library Commons

We see continued progress on the library construction. The grand staircase and one of the elevator shafts have been constructed. Structural steel has begun arriving on site, and you'll soon see the building's framework taking shape. In February, expect to see crane activity and additional steel deliveries. Concurrently, teams are also completing underground plumbing systems.

Keep watching the live feed to see the transformation!

Classroom Scheduling

With the Spring Semester underway, we wanted to share a few reminders about room scheduling and use.

Room Configuration: Classroom furniture is configured to accommodate the occupancy for each room, ensuring optimal functionality and clear pathways. Please do not rearrange furniture. This helps keep the space ready for the next group.

Technology problems should be reported to ITS at (217) 206-6000 or TechSupport@uis.edu.

Food and beverages are prohibited in classrooms.

Scheduling classroom space: send an email to Classroom Scheduling with the date(s), start and end times, the purpose of the reservation, the attendee group (students, staff, etc.), and anticipated headcount.

Mail Services and Receiving

Facilities & Services is committed to providing excellent customer service for all Central Receiving operations. To ensure smooth processes, please keep the following points in mind:

Personal Purchases: Central Receiving is designed to handle university business-related deliveries only. While we currently accept some personal packages, we cannot guarantee their condition, status, or timely delivery. Additionally, personal items will not be delivered across campus, as this would require university resources intended for institutional use. We recommend shipping personal purchases to your home address whenever possible.

Order Tracking: Individual units are responsible for tracking the status and shipment details of their orders. Central Receiving staff do not have access to all purchase information and cannot track every order.

Expedited Deliveries: If your unit is expecting an expedited delivery, please notify Central Receiving in advance so we can assist as needed.

Delivery Schedule: Central Receiving does not operate year-round. When placing orders, please consider university closures (weekends and holidays) to avoid delays.

Mail Services: Some items may be delivered to Mail Services rather than Central Receiving.

For questions, please reach out to mailservices@uis.edu.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain efficient and effective service

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