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Apr 15, 2026
Dear UIS Community:
Collective bargaining negotiations between UIS and the union representing tenured and tenure-track faculty continued today. The parties met for 4.5 hours and discussed open issues.…
Apr 14, 2026
Dear colleagues,
The University of Illinois System is launching a Business Modernization and Transformation effort to replace our long‑standing Banner system with a modern, cloud‑based Enterprise Resource Planning (…
Apr 14, 2026
Dear UIS Community:
The University and the union representing tenured and tenure-track faculty continued collective bargaining negotiations today, meeting for five hours. During today’s joint session, the parties…
Apr 14, 2026
Earlier today, the message below was sent to participating students regarding this year’s commencement ceremonies on May 9. This notice is being featured on Orbit in the event that you receive questions from students. …
Apr 22, 2026
4.22.26
Dear Faculty and Staff,
I am pleased to share that David Meredith has been named the University of Illinois Springfield’s next vice chancellor for enrollment and retention management, effective June 16, pending formal approval by the…
Mar 10, 2026
Academic Affairs Colleagues,
I write to provide an update on the Academic Portfolio Review and Prioritization process. From the beginning, the Academic Portfolio Review (APR) was not intended to be a retrospective exercise. It was designed…
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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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Kick off your summer with a healthier relationship to your digital life!
Join us every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. for a refreshing, 30‑minute workshop series designed to help you clean up your digital spaces, streamline…