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November 9, 2026 UIS Newsletter
University of Illinois Springfield ORBIT

Inside UIS 11.9.26

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Recent News

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Chancellor’s Associates for AI strategy and professional development announced

Professor Yanhui Guo will serve as chancellor’s associate for institutional AI strategy, and Katie Pavelko as chancellor’s associate for professional development.

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Open comment period for Expressive Activity Policy

The UIS Expressive Activity Policy is open for review and comment through Nov. 23. Log in to the UIS Policies open for comment page to submit feedback.

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UIS men's and women's basketball home openers set for Monday

UIS men's and women's basketball teams open their seasons at home Nov. 9 with games at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Fans are encouraged to wear UIS blue for the Blue Out.

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UIS plans Veterans Day events to honor military service

UIS will honor veterans with a keynote address, a flag ceremony and an open house, starting at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 11 in PAC 160.

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UIS employees raise more than $700 for Animal Protective League

UIS employees raised $752 for the Animal Protective League through an October bingo fundraiser as part of the SECA campaign.

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UIS invites campus to annual Lighting of the Colonnade

Join the UIS community for the annual Lighting of the Colonnade from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 20 to celebrate the season and a beloved campus tradition.

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Upcoming Events

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Open forums for CAPE director candidates

Meet the three CAPE director finalists at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Nov. 10 in UHB 2024 or 3 p.m. Nov. 11 in UHB 1005 or via Zoom.

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Can AI help teach disciplinary research skills?

Join Professor Hypatia Bolivar from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 12 in UHB 1031 or on Zoom to explore an activity comparing generative AI tools with PsycINFO for research.

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UIS Theatre 2026-27 season: "Rabbit Hole"

You still have a chance to experience "Rabbit Hole" at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12-14 in the UIS Studio Theatre. Tickets are available at uis.edu/theatre.

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Employee development series: November 2026

Join Ravneet Chhokar from 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 17 in the Student Union Ballroom to learn about emergency preparedness, fire prevention, workplace safety and ergonomics.

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ITS Workshop: Quick Wins with Teams

Join ITS from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Nov. 17 in UHB 2028 or on Zoom to learn tips for managing Teams chats, meetings and files and improving collaboration.

Kathyy Battee-Freeman

Connecting class assignments to career readiness

Join the discussion from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 17 in UHB 1031 or on Zoom to explore how NACE competencies help students communicate their skills.

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Teaching conversations

Join UIS instructors from noon to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 18 in the Student Union to exchange teaching ideas, share strategies and discuss ways to improve student learning.

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ECCE: Greenwashed or groundbreaking?

Join Roya Gholami from 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 18 in Brookens Auditorium to explore Green IS scholarship and pathways for advancing sustainability research and education.

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Newsletters

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Human resources newsletter: November 2026

Employee development series: Safety awareness and emergency preparedness | I-9 manager training | Virtual retirement planning conference | Thanksgiving break and holiday break

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COLRS catch up: October 2026

Daily office hours | UIS online course quality rubric | Utilize multimedia across domains | Teaching students how to create healthy snacks

Star power

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UIS to host post-election webinar examining midterm results

The School of Politics and International Affairs and CSPL will host a virtual panel on 2026 midterm election results from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 12 via Zoom.

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UIS professor's book explores acclaimed graphic novelist

UIS professor Lan Dong's new book explores the life, career and cultural influence of award-winning graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang.

Getting to know you

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Getting to know you: Felicity Hughes

Felicity Hughes, admissions and records representative

CARE

How will CARE improve the student experience?

CARE helps create a more consistent and supportive experience by:

-Reducing confusion and unnecessary referrals
-Encouraging clearer communication and follow-through
-Helping students feel heard, respected and supported
-Making it easier to navigate campus resources

 

 

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Why I CARE: Mallory Jallas

I CARE because the way we treat one another matters.

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