Thanks to campus and system-level financial support, ITS is in the process of implementing a campus-wide infrastructure refresh as part of our efforts to improve Wi-Fi performance. This is a multi-phase project with an expected projected completion date of August 2025.

During the week of June 2, we will be upgrading the Student Life Building (SLB) and the Visual Performing Arts Building (VPA).

During the transition for each building, laptops, tablets, and phones should automatically switch to the new Wi-Fi after a possible brief interruption in service.

Join Your Civil Service Advisory Council

Nomination Forms Available for CSAC Election

CSAC provides a communication link between Civil Service employees, the Director of Human Resources, the Chancellor, campus-wide, university-wide, and state-wide groups. All status (non-probationary) Civil Service employees are invited to submit online nomination forms for this year's Civil Service Advisory Council (CSAC) election.

Summer 2025 Start Dates

• 8-week & first-half courses will be published and made available for students on Monday, June 2nd at 12:01 a.m.
• A resource page on copying your Canvas content is available.

The UIS Performing Arts Center venues are temporarily closed!

While our performance venues are closed for 15 months due to a major campus plumbing infrastructure update, our ticket and administrative offices remain open.

Our stages may be dark, but the UIS Performing Arts Center is still active behind the scenes. We're continuing our educational and community outreach programming—and working hard to refresh Sangamon Auditorium to enhance your future patron experience.

Calling all faculty, staff, and students! Help shape an unforgettable Homecoming Week at UIS, happening September 14–20, by submitting your event proposal aligned with this year’s theme: “Written in the Stars.”

By contributing a program idea, you’re helping to create a dynamic and inclusive celebration that reflects the spirit of our campus community.

ITS and COLRS have updated the Kaltura video player and functionality in Canvas. We wanted to share with you some of the changes that you can expect to see.

How to find My Media

You can still access your videos and the "Add New" button from your course navigation by clicking on "My Media" or by clicking on your profile picture in the blue, global menu and choosing "My Media."

Thanks to campus and system-level financial support, ITS is in the process of implementing a campus-wide infrastructure refresh as part of our efforts to improve Wi-Fi performance. This is a multi-phase project with an expected projected completion date of August 2025.

During the week of May 27, we will be upgrading TRAC.

During the transition for each building, laptops, tablets, and phones should automatically switch to the new Wi-Fi after a possible brief interruption in service.

If you received an email from GrantForward, it is not spam or a phishing attempt. This is a grant database that UIS is subscribed to. Previously, it only had accounts for faculty and those who opted in. Today, accounts went live for Civil Service and Academic Professional employees. 

This is how the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs will begin sending out monthly newsletters at the start of the Fall semester to increase efficiency and have better usage metrics than the email version we've been using.

Don't hesitate to reach out with questions!

To show our sincere appreciation for all you do, we’re offering 25% OFF all Sideline Store purchases with code THANKYOU—just for UIS faculty and staff.

This exclusive discount runs from May 12 through May 16 at 11:59 PM EST, and includes custom Prairie Stars apparel, drinkware, accessories, and more.

During the Summer, the Student Union will be operating on Summer Hours.

• Monday- Friday: 8 am-5 p.m.
• Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Ashley Hall, M.Ed

Director, Student Union

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