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Sep 01, 2026
Dear Campus Community,
We’re expecting very hot conditions in our area today through Friday, with a Prolonged Heat Advisory in effect. Afternoon temperatures are expected to reach the 90° to around 100°F,…
Aug 27, 2026
Every journey begins with a sense of direction.
As Prairie Stars, we are guided by a shared sense of purpose and a commitment to continuous improvement. UIS is preparing for its next Higher Learning Commission (HLC…
Aug 27, 2026
To accommodate the annual Rec Palooza event, Vachel Lindsay Drive will be closed from noon on Wednesday, September 2, until noon on Thursday, September 3.
During the closure, please use Ernest Hemingway…
Aug 26, 2026
The Chancellor’s Office is accepting applications for the Chancellor’s Associate Program, a professional development opportunity designed to provide eligible faculty and staff with hands-on experience in university…
Aug 26, 2026
Good afternoon, faculty and staff —
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Faculty-Staff Kickoff on Aug. 21. It was energizing to come together as a campus community, reflect on where we are headed and look ahead to the opportunities we…
Aug 18, 2026
Colleagues,
Welcome to the new academic year!
One of my favorite times of the year is New Faculty Welcome Week and our annual fall kickoff events. It's energizing to see campus come alive again as we prepare for the return of students and the…
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Get ready for a successful semester with practical tools, fresh ideas, and strategies to help you thrive this fall!
Join us every Tuesday at 9:30 am for a 30‑minute workshop series designed to help you prepare for…
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To provide additional opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to pick up parking hang tags, Parking Operations is extending in-person hang tag distribution through Friday, Sept. 4. Individuals who have…
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Sign up for website editor training on the uis.edu website. Training typically lasts an hour and is open to all staff and students.
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To provide additional opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to pick up parking hang tags, Parking Operations is extending in-person hang tag distribution through Friday, Sept. 4. Individuals who have…