Getting to Know You: Krystal Geist

Krystal Geist is the associate director of alumni and donor engagement.

What do you like about your job?

Working in advancement, I get the opportunity to meet many alumni and community members who are passionate about UIS. My favorite part of my job is getting to know all the wonderful people who support our university. Everyone has a unique story, and it’s very inspiring to see how UIS has impacted so many lives. It makes me proud to work for such a great university.

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Getting to Know You: Jason Kosowski

Jason Kosowski is the IT technical associate (LS) for Human Resources.

What do you like about your job?

I get to work with people who care about the work they do and are great team members. I also have the opportunity to get involved in many different aspects of the university, participating in several committees from customer service improvements to AI ethics. The ability to work on a variety of projects and use my problem-solving skills is very important to me.

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Parking Lot E Closure - Tuesday, October 8

On Tuesday, October 8, the UIS Office of Advancement is hosting an event at the Public Affairs Center.

Therefore, please be aware, on Tuesday, October 8, Parking Lot E will be closed to campus for parking due to this event.

PERKS spaces remain available for PERKS permit members to park in their designated space.

Thank you.

Parking Operations
Office: BSB 43
Phone: (217) 206-8502
Email: parking@uis.edu

Digital Accessibility Tip: Alternative Text

What is Alternative Text?

Alternative text is a concise description of an image embedded within a webpage’s code. The description is read aloud to visually-impaired viewers using a screen reader. Its primary purpose is to provide context and meaning to users who cannot see the image. Alt text also provides a fallback in case the image fails to load and plays a role in search engine results. (Alternative Text from WebAIM)

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