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11.13.23
Happy Monday, UIS!
November has been packed full of exciting events and programming so far, and perhaps the best is yet to come: It’s time for our annual Lighting of the Colonnade! At 5:15 p.m. this Friday, join me as we kick off the holiday season. You have put in so much effort to make this a great semester, so let’s enjoy this annual opportunity to build community with our students as we prepare to finish the year strong.
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11.7.23
Dear Colleagues —
Our Fall Employee Information Session is TODAY from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in Brookens Auditorium. This session will focus on budget and enrollment, with presentations by Drs. Ken Kriz and Vickie Cook. Following the presentations, we will answer audience questions.
I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at this opportunity to share and discuss important information about our university. Light refreshments will be available following the meeting.
Bingo Details
WHEN: Noon (Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m.) Thursday, Nov. 9
WHERE: Student Union Ballroom
$5 for a sheet with four cards. You may purchase an extra sheet for $5. (Limit 1)
We will be awarding a spirit award, so bring your best!
Bingo Caller: Craig McFarland
Use the SECA Bingo Registration form to RSVP
Check in starts at 11:30am with Bingo starting at 12:00pm.
10.26.23
Dear Colleagues —
As part of our ongoing Rise initiative, I am hosting a Fall Employee Information Session from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Nov. 7 in Brookens Auditorium. Please note: This is a new time, date and place from information previously shared regarding this event due to last-minute scheduling conflicts among our leadership team.
As part of the UIS Rise initiative, employees are welcome to join the campus community from 2:30 to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, in Brookens Auditorium to hear important updates from:
SECA Bingo
Bingo Details
Get ready to shout "BINGO!" and win some amazing prizes from SCHEELS, Chick-fil-A, Papa Murphy's, Target, Starbucks, Crumbl Cookies and more at this fun-filled event! The cost for a single sheet of four bingo cards is $5. An extra sheet may be purchased for an additional $5 (Limit 1 per person). Cash is the only acceptable form of payment to pay for bingo card sheets.
10.16.23
Happy Monday, UIS!
10.12.23
Dear faculty and staff,
As we approach the holiday season, I’m looking for students' creativity to help design my 2023 holiday card. The winning artist will receive a $250 award and have their work shared with the campus community, alumni, donors and friends of UIS.
Employee Fall Information Session
Join us for important updates from:
- Dr. Janet Gooch, Chancellor
- Dr. Vickie Cook, Vice Chancellor of Enrollment and Retention Management
- Dr. Ken Kriz, Interim Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration
Submit your questions about enrollment, finance/budget, or general inquiries by Oct. 27 to chancellor@uis.edu, or ask during the Q and A.
10.2.23
Happy fall, everyone!