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3.10.26
Dear faculty, staff and students,
I am pleased to share that the University of Illinois System’s Mental Health Awareness and Support website now offers new Mental Health Self-assessment Tools available to all members of our university community.
3.9.26
Dear UIS Community:
The spring semester is moving quickly, and I hope you’ll consider joining us for the next Chancellor Thinkers Series event. I will be joined by former Congresswoman Cheri Callahan Bustos for a thoughtful and engaging conversation on authentic leadership.
Chancellor's Award Ceremony
Please join us on March 11, 2026, at 3 p.m. to celebrate this year's CARE, CAPE, and Star Award nominees and recipients! Light refreshments and a cash bar will be available.
2.23.26
Dear UIS Community:
The midpoint of the semester is approaching, which means it's almost time for the Spring Employee Information Session. I strongly encourage you to attend. The session will take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. March 5 in Brookens Auditorium. During our time together, you will hear from me and other UIS leaders about updates on our NorthStar strategic priorities and other important news.
2.19.26
Dear Faculty and Staff,
I would like to invite you to the Spring Employee Information Session at 3 p.m. March 5 in Brookens Auditorium. During this session, you will hear from me and other UIS leaders about updates on our NorthStar strategic priorities as well as other important news.
2026 Spring Employee Info Session
The Spring 2026 Employee Information Session will take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, in Brookens Auditorium.
The session will include updates on NorthStar initiatives and other key developments. A Q&A session will follow the presentations.
Speakers will include the chancellor, provost, vice chancellor for finance and administration and vice chancellor for enrollment and retention management.
The session is open to all civil service staff, academic professional staff and faculty.
Retirement Reception Honoring Dr. Vickie Cook
You're invited! Please join us for a Retirement Reception in honor of Dr. Vickie Cook, vice chancellor of enrollment and retention management.
- WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 26, 3:30 to 5 p.m. | Remarks at 4 p.m.
- WHERE: UIS Student Union Ballroom
Please RSVP by Thursday, Feb. 19.
2.9.26
Dear UIS Community:
Thank you to everyone who attended the RISE Professional Development Retreat last Friday and helped make the day a success. Special thanks to Dr. Jamarco Clark for stepping in during the Chancellor’s Thinker Series conversation with our keynote speaker, Dr. Celina Peerman, and to all who contributed their time and effort behind the scenes. A special thanks to Kelsea Gurski, chief of staff, and each member of the planning team for their considerable efforts leading up to the event.
1.26.26
Big things are happening on campus. Thank you to everyone for your flexibility and patience as this work progresses.
1.22.26
Dear Students —
UIS Commencement will be here before we know it, and our Commencement Committee is hard at work planning the 2026 ceremonies, slated for May 9. This year’s ceremonies will take place in downtown Springfield at the Bank of Springfield Center. To accommodate as many guests as possible for our graduates, we will be holding two ceremonies, divided by college: