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Jun 09, 2026
Greetings Campus Community,
The contractor will be working on the building's main air handlers this week as part of the final phase of the environmental controls upgrade.
During this work, air supply throughout…
Jun 08, 2026
6.8.26
Dear UIS Community:
The UIS Update newsletter will now be issued by the Department of Strategic Communication. The newsletter will move to a monthly schedule for June and July and resume its biweekly…
Jun 08, 2026
Following the Public Affairs Center's (PAC) recent closure, Facilities & Services is happy to share that the building has resumed operations for campus units to transition back to their office locations as of…
Jun 04, 2026
Join Your Civil Service Advisory Council
Nomination Forms Available for CSAC Election
CSAC provides a communication link between Civil Service employees, the Director of Human Resources, the Chancellor…
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.…
Apr 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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Bocce Ball is Back! Summer Faculty/Staff League
Wednesdays, 12-1 p.m. Games will be at 12:00 & 12:30.
May 20-June 10 (4-week league)
Rec Park Bocce Ball Courts
Minimum: Need two per team. Encouraged to…
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After decades behind the scenes, countless shows, late nights, load-ins, load-outs, and keeping the curtain rising, Joe Taylor is retiring from UIS!
Join us as we celebrate a true original, a legendary stagehand,…
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After decades behind the scenes, countless shows, late nights, load-ins, load-outs, and keeping the curtain rising, Joe Taylor is retiring from UIS!
Join us as we celebrate a true original, a legendary stagehand,…