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Dec 02, 2024
Happy Holidays, Prairie Stars!
12.2.24 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, As the holiday season draws near, I’m reminded of the many things that make UIS so special—our traditions, our…
Nov 25, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 11.25.24
11.25.24 It is hard to believe the holidays start this week! I’ll be enjoying time with my family, and I hope you have a chance to enjoy some well-deserved…
Nov 20, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: 2025 Commencement Information
Dear Faculty and Staff — The following announcement regarding 2025 Commencement was sent to students via email this afternoon. 11.20.24 Dear…
Nov 18, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: NorthStar Strategic Visioning Website
11.18.24 Dear Faculty and Staff,  I am excited to introduce a new website for our strategic visioning initiative, NorthStar. NorthStar is our…
Nov 11, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 11.11.24
11.11.24 Happy Veterans Day to the individuals in our campus community who have served our country. We appreciate your sacrifices for the wellbeing of our…
Nov 01, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: Important Reminder-Election Day is Just Around the Corner!
11.1.24 Dear UIS Community, As we approach Election Day, Nov. 5, I want to emphasize the importance of being prepared to participate in our democracy by…
Oct 28, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 10.28.24
10.28.24 Good afternoon— Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Fall Employee Information Session on Oct. 16. If you missed the session, the…
Oct 22, 2024
In Case You Missed It: UIS Fall Employee Information Session Recording
If you could not attend our Fall Employee Information Session last Wednesday, Oct. 16, in Brookens Auditorium, the Office of Electronic Media has provided the…
Oct 16, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: Fall Employee Information Session is TODAY
10.16.24 Dear Faculty and Staff — I hope you are planning to join us today at the Fall Employee Information Session from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Brookens…
Oct 14, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 10.14.24
10.14.24 Happy Monday, UIS!  A White House proclamation published on Oct. 11 recognizes today as Indigenous Peoples' Day. Members of UIS Student…
Oct 07, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: Fall Employee Information Session is Oct. 16
10.7.24 Dear Faculty and Staff, Please join me and other members of the Chancellor’s Cabinet at the Fall Employee Information Session, beginning at 3 p.…
Sep 30, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 9.30.24
9.30.24 Hello, UIS: We had a great start to Homecoming week, but the weather just did not cooperate on Friday. The upside is that the fun continues…
Sep 27, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: Homecoming 2024 Activity Changes due to Weather
Dear Colleagues, There have been some changes to UIS Homecoming activities due to today’s weather conditions: The UIS Homecoming Block Party scheduled…
Sep 23, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: Homecoming 2024 Starts Today!
9.23.24 Dear Colleagues, Homecoming officially kicks off today, and I couldn’t be more excited to welcome you to this year’s celebration! Our theme for…
Sep 18, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: SECA Campaign Begins Today!
9.18.24 Dear Colleagues, As we begin another fall season at UIS, I am writing to invite you to participate in the State and University Employees…
Sep 17, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Vice Chancellor for Advancement Announcement
9.17.24 Dear Faculty and Staff — I am happy to announce that Gabe Cagwin, PhD, will be the new vice chancellor for advancement at UIS, pending Board of…
Sep 16, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 9.16.24
9.16.24 Happy Monday, UIS: Can you believe homecoming is next week? I’m looking forward to the Prairie Stars 5K, pep-rally block party, and supporting…
Sep 03, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 9.3.24
9.3.24 Happy Tuesday, UIS: It has been amazing to see campus come alive once again. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing everyone at the Faculty and Staff…
Aug 28, 2024
In Case You Missed It: UIS Faculty-Staff Academic Year Kickoff Recording
If you could not attend our Faculty-Staff Academic Year Kickoff information session last Thursday, Aug. 22, in the Student Union Ballroom, the Office of…
Aug 23, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: Happy First Day of Classes, Prairie Stars!
8.23.24 Dear UIS Community — Today is the first day of classes at UIS. This marks the 54th “first day” for UIS learners since our doors opened for…
Aug 19, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 8.19.24
8.19.24 Good morning, UIS: The first day of classes begin in just a few days, and I’m so excited to see our students back on campus! As we look forward…