UIS Police: Community Training on Active Threat Response
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Seminar Discussion: “Mirror Biology and Centralized Biosecurity Reporting: Bridging Global Asymmetries in Science”
This seminar explores mirror-image biology, synthetic systems, and data governance, emphasizing inclusive global collaboration— linking the America 250 ideals of discovery, security, and shared prosperity.
This seminar is in collaboration with Dr. Noah Reynolds' General Biochemistry class.
This event is open to the public.
Hands-on Workshop: “Scenario-Based Risk Assessment in Laboratory and Public Health Settings”
A practical session applying a 5×5 risk-assessment matrix to case studies in biosafety and biosecurity. Participants will learn to balance innovation with safety, reflecting the American value of responsible scientific advancement.
This workshop is in collaboration with Dr. Jessica Madrigal's Environmental Risk Assessment class.
This event is open to the public.
Public Lecture: “Antimicrobial Resistance: A Global Health Challenge and America’s Shared Responsibility”
An interactive keynote highlighting global AMR trends, the One Health framework, and community driven interventions that resonate with the American tradition of scientific leadership and civic engagement.
This event is open to the public.
Fulbright Program-focused Event: “Paths to Fulbright: Research, Exchange, and Impact”
During this interactive session, Dr. Sajjad will share his Fulbright experience as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, including:
Campus Senate - Friday, November 7
Campus Senate will meet on Friday, November 7, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, in the Lincoln Residence Hall Great Room.
If an expected document is missing from the links provided, please notify CampusSenate@uis.edu as soon as possible.
Follow-Up from the Illinois Online Higher Education Symposium, with the Central and Southern Illinois Faculty Development Network
Please join us on Friday, November 14, at 12:00 PM for a follow-up conversation on the 2nd Annual Illinois Online Higher Education Symposium, on “Doing Less with Less, Effectively.” What panels did you attend? What did you learn about? What ideas excited you? What do you still have questions about? Let’s talk about it!
Vice Chancellor for Enrollment and Retention Management Finalist Forums
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.
CSAC Meeting - Wednesday, Nov. 5
The next Civil Service Advisory Council meeting will be held Wednesday, November 5th at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held via Zoom at the link below. All Civil Service employees are welcome to attend.
Faculty & Staff Appreciation Day at the Bookstore
On October 29, join us in honoring our incredible faculty and staff who make the campus community so special. As part of the celebration, shoppers who spend $75 or more on apparel and gifts will receive a complimentary, school-branded tote—our way of saying thank you (while supplies last).
UIS Bookstore
Founders Residence Hall (FRH) 153/154