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September 14, 2026 UIS Newsletter
University of Illinois Springfield ORBIT

Inside UIS 9.14.26

Recent News

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UIS welcomes second-largest freshman class in school history

UIS enrolled 353 freshmen for fall 2026, a 13.1% increase from last fall. Transfer enrollment also rose 2.6% to 431 students.

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UIS Chancellor’s Thinkers Series to feature former Congresswoman Cheri Callahan Bustos

Chancellor Janet Gooch will be joined by former Congresswoman and UIS alumna Cheri Callahan Bustos for a thoughtful and engaging dialogue on authentic leadership.

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UIS Homecoming returns Oct. 4-10

Once a Star, Always a Star is the theme for UIS Homecoming 2026, taking place Oct. 4-10.

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Public Affairs Center first floor reopens

Facilities & Services announced that the first floor of PAC has reopened following the completion of the PAC Plumbing Infrastructure Renovation Project.

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Rising Stars now accepting employees with up to five years of service

Rising Stars is accepting staff members who have been at UIS for up to five years. Register by Sept. 18.

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Register for United Way Day of Action

Register by Sept. 18 to join the United Way Day of Action from 1-4 p.m. on Oct. 2.

Related Articles

Register for SECA BingoAnnual disclosure window opens Sept. 14, 2026Parking reminder: Lot D closed on weekends through Oct. 25Fall sports ticket information for UIS faculty and staffParking regulation reminderNFL Pick’em returns to campusUIS Friday Night Star Parties return for fall season

Upcoming Events

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Community training on active threat response

The UIS Police Department is offering active threat training at 2 p.m. Sept. 14 and 10 a.m. Sept. 18 in Brookens Auditorium.

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Tiny Wins with AI: 30 minutes to work smarter

A four-part workshop series meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays in UHB 2028 or via Zoom. Each 30-minute session covers practical ways to use AI to save time and streamline work.

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Mason Kuhn on "Using Magic to Teach Dialogic Feedback"

From noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 17, Mason Kuhn, associate professor in the School of Education, will use “magic” to elicit discussion about dialogic feedback.

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Website editor training

Sign up for the bi-monthly website editor training on the uis.edu website. Multiple dates and times are available.

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What the Constitution Means to Me

UIS presents "What the Constitution Means to Me" Sept. 17-20 at the UIS Studio Theatre, with performances at various times.

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Illinois Old State Capitol tour

Join APAC for a guided tour of the Illinois Old State Capitol with two-time alumna Kaitlin Pottier from 4-5 p.m. on Sept. 18. Meet in the Old State Capitol lobby.

Andrew Bertaina

ECCE: The art of the personal essay

From 6-7 p.m. on Sept. 23 in Brookens Auditorium, Andrew Bertaina will discuss his work of personal essays.

UIS Event Calendar >

Newsletters

COLRS Catch Up: 8.25.26

Instructor Spotlight | Canvas catch up | Turnitin Clarity | IgniteAI | UIS Online Course Quality Rubric

Message from the Provost: Academic Affairs Newsletter - September 2026

Quality Initiative (QI) Update: Strengthening Advising to Promote Student Success | Charting Our Course to HLC Reaffirmation: Navigating by the Stars | Good Idea Fund

Human Resources Newsletter - September 2026

Employee Development Series | HR Staff Update | Salary Program Update | New Login Links for Cornerstone and JDXpert | Remote Work Agreement

Getting to Know You

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Getting to know you: Anthony Bogetti

Anthony Bogetti, Assistant Professor of Chemistry

CARE

What opportunity does the CARE Framework address/what problem does it solve?

CARE is an opportunity to:

-Strengthen coordination across offices
-Improve how we support students and each other
-Build a more connected, responsive campus culture
-Align everyday interactions with our shared values

It’s about turning strong individual efforts into a more intentional, unified experience.

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Why I CARE - Steven Johnson Jr.

One of the most meaningful ways I demonstrate CARE is by investing in the students who are entrusted to CARE for others.

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