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1.20.26
Dear Faculty and Staff —
Three days remain to register for the upcoming RISE Professional Development Retreat. I hope as many of you as possible can attend.
The Feb. 6 retreat will be a launchpad for introducing the CARE Framework to the UIS community. CARE stands for Communication, Action, Respect and Empathy, and the breakout sessions and keynote presentation at the retreat will touch on one or more of these important features of the framework.
1.9.26
Dear Faculty and Staff —
I am excited to share with you details about this year’s RISE Professional Development Retreat, scheduled for Feb. 6.
12.9.25
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,
As the holiday season draws near, I have been reflecting on what makes me proud to be a Prairie Star. It is not just our accomplishments, though we have many to celebrate. It is the spirit of this community.
That spirit shows up in our classrooms and labs, in our campus activities, in the stories our alumni tell and in the belief that what we do matters. I see it in the small moments and the big ones, and I carry immense pride in this community because of it.
11.24.25
Happy Holidays,
As we head into the final stretch before a well-earned holiday break, I want to express my gratitude for your dedication and hard work. You are the reason I and so many others are proud to be Prairie Stars.
11.24.25
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.
I hope you all find time this week to rest, recharge and enjoy a meal with friends, family or anyone who brings joy to your life. As we move into the final stretch of the semester, I’m grateful for the dedication and care you bring to our campus community each day. Wishing you a warm, relaxing and well-deserved holiday break.
11.10.25
Happy Monday,
11.10.25
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:
The University Experience Survey remains available through Nov. 21. Over the past three weeks, you should have received a series of emails inviting you to participate. The next reminder email will be sent Nov. 12. I strongly encourage you to watch for that email and follow the provided link (which is unique to each recipient) to complete the survey.
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 the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families in need.
While there are several worthy causes you can support through SECA, food pantries in our area are facing a significant surge in demand, especially as the continuation of SNAP benefits is uncertain.
Two options directly addressing food insecurity in the central Illinois area are available:
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, construction projects and how we are moving towards our NorthStar initiative to make our university a better place. For those of you who could not attend, the session was recorded and can be accessed on Orbit.