Chancellor Gooch sends a semimonthly UIS Update newsletter to faculty and staff to highlight university priorities, events, and need-to-know info.

The UIS Update can be read via your email inbox or by visiting Orbit, the UIS internal communication hub.

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Newsletters are scheduled by semester, and submission deadlines are the Wednesday before the publication date.

Publication Schedule

  • Jan. 12, 2026
  • Jan. 26, 2026
  • Feb. 9, 2026
  • Feb. 23, 2026
  • March 9, 2026
  • March 23, 2026
  • April 6, 2026
  • April 20, 2026
  • May 4, 2026
  • May 18, 2026
  • June 1, 2026
  • July 6, 2026

UIS update a message to faculty and staff from chancellor gooch

News

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Feb 02, 2024
2.2.24 Good morning! I am thrilled to share that we are offering faculty and staff the opportunity to attend another on-campus Professional Development…
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Feb 01, 2024
2.1.24 Dear Faculty and Staff — UIS Commencement is 100 days away, and our Commencement Committee is hard at work planning this year’s ceremonies,…
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Jan 26, 2024
1.26.24 Dear Students: On Tuesday evening, Jan. 30, I will be co-hosting an information session for students with the Student Government Association,…
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Jan 22, 2024
1.22.24 Happy Monday, UIS! And what a Monday it is. Due to icy conditions, in-person classes have been canceled today, and the Liberal Leave Policy…
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Jan 22, 2024
Save the Date!  Following the success of our fall retreat, there will be a Professional Development Retreat on March 1 for all faculty and…
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Jan 08, 2024
1.8.24 Welcome back, UIS! I hope everyone had a well-deserved, relaxing break with friends and family. The holiday season is a time to unwind and…