11.10.25
Happy Monday,
11.10.25
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:
The University Experience Survey remains available through Nov. 21. Over the past three weeks, you should have received a series of emails inviting you to participate. The next reminder email will be sent Nov. 12. I strongly encourage you to watch for that email and follow the provided link (which is unique to each recipient) to complete the survey.
11.3.25
Dear Colleagues:
As the State and University Employees Combined Appeal (SECA) campaign draws to a close on Nov. 12, I’d like to remind you about the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families in need.
While there are several worthy causes you can support through SECA, food pantries in our area are facing a significant surge in demand, especially as the continuation of SNAP benefits is uncertain.
Two options directly addressing food insecurity in the central Illinois area are available:
10.27.25
Happy Monday,
I want to thank you all for joining me for the Fall Employee Info Session on Oct. 16 to discuss enrollment and retention, construction projects and how we are moving towards our NorthStar initiative to make our university a better place. For those of you who could not attend, the session was recorded and can be accessed on Orbit.
10.3.25
Dear Faculty and Staff,
I would like to invite you to the Fall Employee Information Session at 3 p.m. Oct. 16 in Brookens Auditorium. During this session, you will hear from me and other UIS leaders about updates on our NorthStar strategic priorities as well as other important news.
9.17.25
Dear Colleagues,
As we begin another academic year at UIS, I am writing to invite you to participate in the State and University Employees Combined Appeal (SECA) campaign. SECA offers faculty and staff a meaningful way to make a difference in the lives of individuals and communities across Illinois and beyond through charitable giving.
9.15.25
Happy Homecoming Week, UIS!
9.11.25
Dear Faculty and Staff:
We are at a pivotal moment in the evolution of artificial intelligence, and it is reshaping higher education, the workforce and society at large. As AI continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, it is critical that we work together to thoughtfully integrate AI into our university’s operations, teaching and research. This is not just a technical challenge; it’s a strategic opportunity to align innovation with our mission, vision and values.