Employee Development Series

August: Employee Mental Health and Wellness

The next Employee Development Series will be an Employee Mental Health and Wellness session presented by Jim Klein. This event will take place in the Student Union Center Ballroom from 9:00-11:00am on August 25, 2026.

Construction and Project Updates

Library Commons

Construction continues to progress on schedule. Crews have completed major concrete work on the upper floors and penthouse, continued exterior framing and utility installation, and begun preparations for mechanical systems, fireproofing, and roofing.

Employee Development Series

Civil Service Testing and Rules- What You Should Know

Please join us for the June session of the Employee Development Series! This month will focus on Civil Service Testing and Rules: What You Should Know presented by Amber Fosdyck and Madison Vangunten. Topics will include classification information, requesting/editing a position, job audits, and the Civil Service testing process.

Construction and Project Updates

University Hall Environmental Controls Upgrade

UIS electricians began work this week alongside external contractors to upgrade the environmental controls in UHB. Work will primarily be focused on floors 1 through 3 of University Hall.

Upcoming Events

End of Academic Year Party

Please join us for the End of Academic Year Party on May 11, 2026 from 11am-1pm on the North Patio of the Student Union. Enjoy a delicious lunch with your colleagues celebrating together as a campus community. Although not required, please feel free to RSVP to assist in our planning efforts.

April updates on campus construction projects.

Upcoming Events

Take Your Child to Work Day

Registration is still open for Take Your Child to Work Day on April 23, 2026! We have a full afternoon planned that includes a dorm tour, exercise science activity, E-sports, and more. We welcome up to 20 kids, aged 10-15 years old (7-9 years old with a parent present), to come and join us as we explore UIS.

March updates including social media accessibility reminders, employee communication tools, new blog posts and more.

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Announcements

Take Your Child to Work Day

Another round of Take Your Child to Work Day is happening April 23, 2026. We have a full afternoon planned that includes a dorm tour, exercise science activity, E-sports, and more. We welcome up to 20 kids, aged 10-15 years old (7-9 years old with a parent present), to come and join us as we explore UIS.