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Nov 03, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: SECA Campaign Giving Opportunities
11.3.25 Dear Colleagues: As the State and University Employees Combined Appeal (SECA) campaign draws to a close on Nov. 12, I’d like to remind you about…
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Oct 29, 2025
Campus Services to Sunset
As part of our NorthStar priorities, the Campus Services unit will be sunsetted after extensive review with help from the University of Illinois System.…
"UIS Update: A message to faculty and staff from Chancellor Gooch"
Oct 27, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 10.27.25
10.27.25 Happy Monday, I want to thank you all for joining me for the Fall Employee Info Session on Oct. 16 to discuss enrollment and retention,…
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Oct 24, 2025
In Case You Missed It: 2025 Fall Employee Information Session Recording
If you could not attend our Fall Employee Information Session last Wednesday, Oct. 16, in Brookens Auditorium, the Office of Electronic Media has…
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Oct 16, 2025
Traditions That Make UIS Feel Like Home
When you think about college, you probably imagine classes, dorm life and new friends. But one of the best parts of being a student at the University of…
"UIS Update: A message to faculty and staff from Chancellor Gooch"
Oct 13, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 10.13.25
10.13.25 It’s finally starting to feel like fall! And with that, I invite you to join me for the Fall Employee Information Session from 3–4:30 p.m. on Oct…
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Oct 02, 2025
My Favorite Clubs at UIS
UIS is an organization-rich campus with clubs that every student can enjoy and get involved in. Whether you are looking to get involved in weekly events or…
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Oct 01, 2025
UIS Strategic Communication: October 2025
About UIS Strategic Communication We lead strategic organizational communication, marketing, media and digital efforts to promote the university’s mission…
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