4.1.24

Hello, UIS—

3.29.2024

Dear Colleagues & Students:

I am pleased to announce the Board of Trustees has approved the following faculty for sabbatical leave during academic year 2024-2025:

Fall 2024

• Cheng-Chia (Brian) Chen
• Ahmad Jumah
• Hanfu Mi
• Mohammed Mohi Uddin
• Yun Zhao

Spring 2025

• Kristi Barnwell
• Michael Burlingame
• Amy McEuen
• John Transue

Sincerely,

Janet

Janet L. Gooch, PhD

Chancellor

3.18.24

Hello, Prairie Stars:

3.4.24

Happy Monday, UIS!

2.26.24

Good afternoon!

Thank you to all faculty and staff who registered for Friday’s Rise Professional Development Retreat. Below are three things to know to help support a successful event.

2.19.24

Good morning, UIS!

The snowfall at the end of last week is a good reminder that winter is still with us. Thank you to our Facilities and Services employees, who we rely on in the worst conditions to clear roads, parking lots and sidewalks to help us safely work and learn. We’re only one month away from the first day of spring — not that I’m counting!

Dear Colleagues —

As part of our ongoing Rise initiative, our leadership team is hosting a Spring Employee Information Session from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 22 in the Student Union Ballroom.

2.5.24

Dear Students —

UIS Commencement is just shy of 100 days away, and our Commencement Committee has been hard at work planning this year’s ceremonies, slated for May 10 and 11.

This year’s ceremonies will take place on campus in the UIS Performing Arts Center. To accommodate as many guests as possible for our graduates, we will be holding three ceremonies, divided by college:

2.5.24

Good morning, UIS:

It’s February, which means it’s Black History Month! The theme this year is, “BHM 2024 Roots and Rhythm.” The Diversity Center has worked very hard to put together events that showcase the importance of BHM and to provide us opportunities to learn and grow. I encourage you to check out all the events happening on campus.