Microsoft has released a new version of Teams, which provides improved speed delivering up to two times faster performance while using 50% less memory.
The new Teams has been an optional upgrade since last fall and will go into full production March 31. If you are not already using the new Teams, you will be automatically upgraded on March 31.
To upgrade prior to March 31, click the toggle in the upper left corner of Teams to switch to the new Teams.
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Greetings Campus Community,
Facilities & Services painters will be performing general maintenance in the common areas of UHB over the next few weeks. This work will include patching and painting damaged and worn spots on the walls. Only common and public areas will be affected. Offices, classrooms, and private areas will not be included in this work.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as the university strives to renew and improve our learning and working environment.
Facilities and Services
Dear Faculty and Staff:
The following message was sent to students on Wednesday, Feb. 28, regarding the Student Speaker Application form being available for those who plan to participate in Commencement 2024.
Attention all Graduating Students Who Plan To Participate in Commencement 2024!
Don't forget! The Technology Tips and Tricks Speed Meet is happening this Wednesday, February 28, from 9 a.m. to noon. This session will be presented by Kara McElwrath, UIS Director of Technology Operations. Participants will learn how to save time, enhance communication, collaborate easier, and improve efficiency by effectively using common tech applications. All faculty and staff are invited to attend.
Greetings Campus Community,
Tuesday, February 27, our Facilities & Services crews will be conducting a plumbing repair in the classroom side of Brookens Library, and water will be temporarily shut off from approximately 6:00 am to 9:00 am. The water shutoff will affect all restrooms on all floors of the classroom side of Brookens. Every effort will be made to keep the outage as brief as possible.
Your cooperation and patience during this period are greatly appreciated.
Facilities and Services
As part of our ongoing security effort to protect users, an email rate limiting policy will go into effect February 28 for all employees.
The purpose of this policy is to prevent compromised accounts from sending mass emails to other users that might put additional accounts at risk.
Starting February 28, if an employee mailbox attempts to send more than 1000 emails per hour or 10,000 emails per day, the account will be locked for 24 hours while we investigate.
ATTENTION FACULTY:
The 53rd annual UIS Commencement ceremonies will be held in the UIS Performing Arts Center. There will be three ceremonies as follows:
Greetings Campus Community,
Facilites and Services will oversee window replacement at the Student Union on Friday, February 23. Work will begin about 7:30 a.m. and is expected to take several hours.
The work area will be clearly marked for everyone's safety. Please use caution when navigating the area.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we strive to maintain our campus facilities.
Facilities and Services
Business Services Building (BSB) 33
Dear Campus Community,
As our nation’s cell service is gradually being restored to most affected customers, please keep the options below in mind if your cell service is still out.
