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Aug 18, 2026
The following Message from President Killeen was emailed to all UIS employees on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce the next phase of the Presidential Initiative to Celebrate the…
Aug 18, 2026
As we welcome our new and returning residents for the fall move-in, please be aware that several traffic and parking adjustments will be in place on Thursday, August 20th to keep the process safe and efficient. Please…
Aug 17, 2026
Mark your calendar to attend the annual Faculty-Staff Kickoff at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 21 in the Student Union Ballroom. You will hear from the chancellor and vice chancellors about university priorities for the coming…
Aug 17, 2026
UIS employees have access to a variety of AI tools to support teaching, research, communication and everyday work. These resources include AI tools available through the University of Illinois, along with guidance to…
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…
Sep 01, 2026
September 2026
From Provost Schwab
Colleagues,
I hope your semester is off to a good start and that you have found some enjoyment connecting with students and colleagues. It was fun to participate in a variety of student welcome week…
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Four finalists have been invited to interview on campus for the Senior Director of Marketing & Strategic Communication vacancy. Each will participate in an open forum.
Finalist 1 visited Aug. 27; those who…
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Small prompts. Big savings. Practical AI skills you can use immediately.
Join us for Tiny Wins with AI, a four-part workshop series designed for university employees, every Tuesday at 9:30 am in person in UHB 2028…
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A Call to Think: Authentic Leadership
Chancellor Janet Gooch will be joined by former Congresswoman and UIS alumna Cheri Callahan Bustos for a thoughtful and engaging dialogue on authentic leadership. Their…
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