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May 05, 2026
Information Technology Services (ITS) is aware of a nationwide security incident involving Canvas, the university’s learning management system. We are actively monitoring updates from Instructure and assessing any…
May 05, 2026
UIS Performing Arts Center Director Bryan Rives to Retire; Sarah Brewer Named Interim Director
Bryan Rives, Director of the UIS Performing Arts Center, will retire effective June 30, 2026, concluding nine years of…
May 01, 2026
Dear colleagues,
I am delighted to report that at today’s Campus Senate meeting, Matthew Geras (SPIA) was elected as Senate Chair for 2026/2027 and Kristi Barnwell (HIS) was elected as Vice-Chair. …
Apr 30, 2026
Greetings, Campus Community,
We are writing to inform you that the elevator in Tower 2 of PAC is currently out of service. We will provide updates as they become available.
Thank you for your patience and…
May 04, 2026
5.4.26
Dear UIS Community:
The 55th annual commencement will take place on Saturday, May 9, at the Bank of Springfield Center. A total of 1,020 students will participate in the ceremonies.
At 12:30 p.m., we will celebrate…
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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The next Civil Service Advisory Council meeting will be held Wednesday, May 6, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held via Zoom. All civil service employees are welcome to attend.
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Rethinking In-Class Learning
What kinds of learning activities might benefit from the shared time and space of the classroom?
This CSIL panel explores the idea that if a skill or practice really matters…
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Good music. Good food. Great company.
Please join us for the End of Academic Year Party on May 11, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the North Patio of the Student Union. Enjoy a delicious lunch with your colleagues…
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