Whether in person or online, discussions are one of the most important and potentially memorable aspects of any course. Seeing students working together to build foundational knowledge and extend their learning–all while creating connections with each other–is rewarding and uplifting.
Dear colleagues —
Join us for two open forums featuring candidates for the Vice Chancellor for Enrollment and Retention Management position:
- Monday, November 3 at 3:00 PM
- Thursday, November 6 at 3:00 PM
Both sessions will take place in Brookens Auditorium.
In this month’s COLRS Catch Up, meet our new eLearning Specialist, explore October’s focus on journaling, and catch up on key Canvas updates and upcoming events.
Journaling is a powerful way to help students connect course material to their personal experiences. Learn how journals can foster reflection, critical thinking, and meaningful instructor–student relationships.
As part of our NorthStar priorities, the Campus Services unit will be sunsetted after extensive review with help from the University of Illinois System. Clients who use Campus Services frequently are being contacted to plan immediate projects. Job requests will be accepted until Nov. 21, and an operational plan is being drafted to meet the needs of the university in 2026 and beyond.
Mail and Central Receiving services are transitioning to Facilities and Services. Facilities is reviewing workflows and will share if there will be changes to processes regarding mail services.
UIS employees showed their generosity and spirit during our SECA Bingo event on Wednesday, Oct. 22, raising $1,116 for Compass for Kids—a record-breaking total and $343 more than last year’s contribution.
Compass for Kids, founded by UIS alumna Molly Berendt Grogan, provides after-school and summer programs that empower children from under-resourced communities in the Springfield area.
UIS is a member of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. RISE Springfield, the young professionals networking group of chamber, is planning their annual Leadership Conference for Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center.
Feeling Ducky? Ready to go duck wild?
Get ready to put your ducktective skills to work with the UIS campus-wide duck hunt! From Monday, October 27, at 8:00 AM through Friday, October 31, at 3:00 PM, the hunt is on—unless all the ducks are rescued sooner. Winners will be announced after 3:00 PM on Halloween (because what is spookier than a duck with a QR code?).
To all website editors and unit heads,
You spoke and we listened! The Web Team is excited to announce new website features designed to make editing and creating pages easier and more dynamic.