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Upcoming Events

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.

Hiring Student Employees Training Session All supervisors and departmental staff involved with student employees are encouraged to attend the Zoom Meeting from 1-3 p.m. on Aug. 18.

Canvas Basics Workshop New to Canvas? Need a refresher? Join COLRS staff on Aug. 19 as they go over how to use Canvas as an instructor.

Quantum Computing and Microelectronics Technology: Driving Innovation in Modern Industry Symposium This online event runs from 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 20, connecting people in the U.S. and Mexico to advance quantum computing and semiconductor technologies.

Employee Development Series: August 2026 Jim Klein will present this session on Employee Mental Health and Wellness from 9–11 a.m. on Aug. 25 in the Student Union Ballroom.

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Star Power

UIS selected to write 1908 race riot exhibit A UIS team will develop historical content for a permanent exhibit on the 1908 Springfield race riot at the new Springfield Sangamon County Transportation HUB.

Getting to Know You

Getting to Know You: Courtney Adams Courtney Adams, Academic Affairs Communication Associate

CARE

Why I CARE - Ayanna Lewis I CARE because my co-workers showed me so much compassion when my dad died. It made me more aware of the unseen challenges others may be carrying.

What is the CARE Framework? The CARE Framework is a shared, campus-wide approach that guides how we support one another and our students through four core values: Communication, Action, Respect and Empathy.