Two months down! We’re up past two hundred submissions, and we have some new
recommendations from our participants if you are running thin on ideas. Here are some of the
books that were submitted in the past month.

Dear UIS Community:

You may be aware that the University has been negotiating successor contracts with the labor unions that represent tenured and tenure-track faculty and clerical, service and technical employees. The negotiations are ongoing, and future negotiation sessions have been scheduled.

Submit Your 2026 Fall Welcome Program Proposal

Planning for 2026 Fall Welcome is underway! Student organizations and campus units are invited to submit program proposals by April 11, 2026. Additional funding through Student Life available for RSOs who submit proposals and host a program during Fall Welcome.

Programs should help us build a vibrant, connected Prairie Star community by:

Attentions Volunteers: Now is the time to register your team for the United Way of Central Illinois' 2026 Spring Day of Action on Friday, April 24.

Greetings Campus Community,

Please be aware that crews will be on campus beginning the week of March 9 to start work on the electric vehicle (EV) charging station project. In collaboration with the City of Springfield, EV charging stations will be installed in the northwest corner of Parking Lot I-North. The stations will be managed and maintained by CWLP, including the establishment and collection of any associated usage fees once the stations are operational. 

Spring Break Hours for Dining Services

Starbucks

• Closed March 7-15.
• Open regular hours beginning March 16.

Food Studio

• Closed March 7 and 8.
• Open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 9-13.
• Closed March 14.
• Open 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., March 15.

Living on campus at UIS is more than just having a place to sleep, it’s about being in the heart of campus life. From my first days as a freshman to my time as a graduate student, the convenience of being just minutes away from everything has made life at UIS not only more manageable but genuinely enjoyable. As a graduate student-athlete, my schedule is often jam packed with classes, work and soccer. Being on campus means I’m never more than a five minute walk from where I need to be, which saves me the stress of a commute and allows me to maximize my time. 

The Prepare for Illinois’ Future program powered by Kaplan’s All Access License will continue, ensuring ongoing support for students across Illinois!

Our partners with Kaplan are thrilled that UIS students have continued access to industry-leading courses. Encourage students to not miss out on this opportunity! They can enroll in one of the 40+ courses that will help secure their path to success in graduate school and beyond UIS.

Join us for the next installment of the Chancellor’s Thinkers Series as we continue a year of dialogue, reflection, and discovery.

UIS Library is a month into the reading challenge, and we’ve already
received almost a hundred submissions. If you’re still looking for book ideas, don’t
worry, as many of our participants have been kind enough to give us
recommendations!

Here are some of the books that were submitted this past month: