The Office of Strategic Communications will host two Open Photo Studio sessions for fall 2026 for all faculty and staff. Portraits can be used for university purposes, such as department websites. Faculty and staff who have not had their portrait taken or would like a more recent portrait are encouraged to attend.

The Strategic Communications photo studio is located on the ground floor of Brookens Library in the IT department (BRK 141B).

The open studio sessions will be:

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is pleased to announce the next presentation in the AY 2026-2027 Faculty Scholarship Series: “Building Transparency and Trust in Professional and Regulatory Responsibilities with Explainable AI,” presented by Dr. Salem Boumediene.

Join Professor Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson to discuss tips for creating presentation assignments from noon to 1 p.m. on Oct. 22 in UHB 1031 or via Zoom.

Learn about Professor Peter Shapinsky's course, “Exhibiting Asia: Trans-Pacific Material Culture,” from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 7 in UHB 1031 or via Zoom.

Please join the CFE for a panel discussion on “Beyond the Basics: Using AI to Innovate Teaching and Research.” This event will feature a window into how three of our colleagues—Brian Chen (SISSPH), Bell Eapen (MIS), and BJ Fletcher (SPMP)—are using AI in their work as educators and scholars, as well as a discussion of the AI tools and platforms available on the UIS campus, led by Kara McElwrath (ITS).

This event may be attended in-person (UHB 1031 Conference Room) or via Zoom.

Career readiness has become an increasingly important focus in higher education, yet many faculty are already developing these skills through the courses and experiences they create for students.

Join this interactive conversation as we explore what career readiness looks like in today's higher education environment, share practical strategies that are already working, and discuss ways to make these connections more intentional.

UIS Campus Senate will meet on Friday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m. - noon in the Lincoln Residence Hall Great Room.

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is pleased to announce the first presentation in the AY 26-27 Faculty Scholarship Series, featuring Dr. Livia Woods.

From noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 17, Mason Kuhn, associate professor in the School of Education, will use “magic” to elicit discussion about dialogic feedback.

Tuesday, September 8th, 2026, from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Interested in learning more about becoming involved in leading a study away program for UIS students?