Join us for a Mental Health Check-In after the unveiling of Josh's Bench to raise awareness on Mental Health & Suicide Prevention. The evening will include activities such as coloring, painting, and journaling, all while enjoying s'mores, cookies, and hot chocolate.
The unveiling will be taking place at Noon in the Southeast corner of UHB, facing the parking lot near the sidewalk.
Living in a residence hall in college creates a positive experience for students as they learn and make connections with their peers. Unfortunately, it also means that germs can spread more easily. Staying healthy while in college requires developing good habits. UIS offers a lot of support and resources to keep you thriving throughout the semester. Let’s talk about what dorm disease is, how to prevent it and the services provided on campus to make you feel better sooner.
Starting college is exciting, but it can also be a little overwhelming. It’s a new beginning on your own. You’re in a new place, meeting new people and adjusting to a new routine. At UIS, we aim to help make your first year a memorable one by providing helpful tips about college life that every first year should know!
There are lots of apps you can download to make your stay at UIS easier. The main one you will want to download is UIS Mobile. You can download UIS mobile on both iOS and Android. It has lots of features, resources, and websites and apps embedded within it.
Upon opening the app, the home page displays:
Come connect and share in processing the recent tragedy that occurred in Chatham. This event will be an opportunity to gather as a UIS community and join in our grief. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join in informal conversations.
Sponsored by the UIS Counseling Center and Human Development Counseling Program.
The following message was emailed to all UIS students about mental health resources that are available to them as we near midterms.
Hello Students,
For employee awareness, the following message from UIS Counseling and Health Services was sent to all students via email about their resources and services offered during the spring semester:
Hello Students,
For faculty and staff awareness, the following email message was sent to all UIS students as the fall semester is coming to a close with final exams and projects due this week. Please share these resources with your students as needed.
UIS Students,
Time management is essential for efficiency and success and balancing productivity and relaxation. Knowing when to focus and when to rest can make a huge difference in overall well-being and productivity.
When people talk about college, they usually mention the fun parts—making new friends, attending events or starting fresh. However, for some people, there's a side to college that isn’t talked about as much, such as struggling with loneliness, worrying about money or questioning your ability to make it to graduation. If you're feeling this way, you're not alone—and there are ways to get through it to ensure your time at UIS is positive!