Testing and inspection of the fire alarm systems will be wrapping up on Monday, January 9, with testing of detection devices, mostly those that detect smoke. No horns will be sounded as part of these final tests but the smoke detectors will beep intermittently. You should not ignore any horn alarms sounding outside this schedule or horn alarms that sound for a prolonged period of time.

1.9.23

Happy New Year, UIS!

I hope each of you had a relaxing and healthy winter break and are feeling revived for an exciting spring semester. We have a very busy few months ahead of us as we work to fill key administration positions, host the February investiture and the March Board of Trustees meeting, plan for 2023 Commencement and more — all while juggling the usual course of business of teaching and supporting our amazing students!

New Information

Welcome, Interim Provost Delene!

Hometown: Des Plaines, Illinois

Undergraduate Institution and Major: Drake University, Politics

Graduate Institution and Major: Drake University, Public Policy

1.6.23

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —

It’s my pleasure to announce the appointment of Dr. Linda M. Delene as UIS interim provost/vice chancellor for academic affairs, effective Monday, Jan. 9. Dr. Delene will serve as interim provost/VCAA designate until completion of the formal approval process with the Board of Trustees at its Jan. 26 meeting.

1.5.23

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —

Following President Killeen’s announcement regarding the system’s Spring 2023 COVID-19 approach, I want to clarify what this means for our university.