Start the summer with attending some training opportunities! We also remind readers of Rising Starts registration and of the Shared Benefits Program! We also encourage you to send us future Employee Development topics for our series. We also share details on July Lunch at the Lake and our next installment in the Employee Development Series.
CONSTRUCTION NEWS
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The May 2025 UIS Human Resources Newsletter highlights two key updates: the Protection of Minors Event Form is now fully online, streamlining submissions directly to HR with contact support from Paige Lavin, and an upcoming Employee Development Series session titled “Discussing Implicit Bias,” scheduled for May 29, 2025. This in-person training, led by Ray Rodriguez, will focus on recognizing and addressing interpersonal bias in the workplace, emphasizing the roles of ethics, equity, and culture.
In the April HR Newsletter, we discuss the new schedule for the Biennial Job Description Collection, April's Employee Development Series Session, as well as Save the Dates for the 2025 Retirement & Recognition Ceremony, Take Your Child To Work Day, and the End of the Year Academic Party!
In the April F&S Newsletter, we talk about updates to the renovations going on at Therkildsen Field Station at Emiquon, an update to the Work Orders, changes to the Motor Pool, and honors given to our staff!
In the March 2025 Newsletter, we talk about the new hiring processes for student and extra help employees, the 2025 Retirement & Recognition Ceremony coming up, sign up for the next part in the Employee Development Series, register for the 2025 CAPE/CARE Awards Ceremony, and learn how to Bring Your Child(ren) To Work on April 24th!
This newsletter covers the latest in AI news, tools, and learning resources. Highlights include DeepSeek’s global impact, the new ai.txt permission tool, and educational resources from Georgetown and Oxford. Upcoming events focus on AI in education, including workshops and the Day of AI. New tools like DeepSeek-V3, Deepinfra, and Deepchat are also featured. Readers are invited to share their AI use cases and prompt examples to inspire innovation and support the AI community.
This newsletter provides updates on recent and ongoing construction projects, including the completion of lab renovations in the Health Sciences Building and exterior upgrades at Clover Court. It also shares important updates on maintenance procedures, winter safety tips, upcoming grounds projects, and recognizes outstanding staff achievements.
In the February edition of the HR Newsletter, we discuss the Voluntary Separation Plan, celebrate the 2024 Employee of the Year, talk about the next workshop in the Employee Development Series, and give out a reminder of the University of Illinois Wellness Wednesday Sessions open to them.