Greetings Campus Community,
The replacement of a rooftop heating and cooling unit on the Student Life Building (SLB) is scheduled for this Wednesday, August 21. Work will begin in the early morning and may continue until late afternoon.
A crane will be in use for this project. Please avoid the work area and use alternate routes when possible.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we strive to ensure the safety and functionality of our building systems.
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
We have an exciting opportunity Thursday, Aug. 22, to start off the new semester with some intentional time together as colleagues followed by a new first-year student convocation celebration. Please mark your calendars and don’t forget to wear your UIS blue!
The schedule includes:
Essential Information & Dates
- New to Canvas or UIS? View our Canvas for Instructors page and contact COLRS to schedule a quick tutorial to get started!
- Students added to Canvas on Monday, May 20th
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