WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield presents the 12th annual Student Technology, Arts & Research Symposium (STARS). The three-day event showcases student research and creative activities during the academic year. Events are free and open to the public.
WHEN: 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12
5-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 13 (online only)
UIS Campus Senate will meet on Friday, April 7, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in PAC C/D.
The agenda can be found here: https://uofi.box.com/s/t0t2lntoks30iaeoh4nfss17hr9xobif
Campus Senate meetings are open to all who are interested in attending any part or all of a meeting. Please contact the Senate Chair or any member of Senate Executive Committee if you have issues you would like to bring to the attention of Campus Senate.
Celest Weuve
Chair, UIS Campus Senate
Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues:
The University Senates Conference is requesting feedback from University of Illinois Springfield employees regarding two different policies, the University of Illinois System Values and Principles and the Conflict of Commitment and Interest.
The University of Illinois Springfield’s Harry and Deborah Berman Sabbatical Award has been presented to Jennifer Martin, associate professor in the School of Education. She will receive $3,000 to support her research during her sabbatical leave.
The UIS Staff and Faculty Volunteer Initiative Committee would like to thank those who filled out the volunteer interest survey this past February. This provided us with valuable information to gauge interest in volunteer initiatives.
We encourage you to participate on the UIS team for the United Way Day of Action on Friday, April 28, from 1-4 p.m. Register by Friday, April 7, to ensure your spot on the UIS team.
Thu, Apr 6, 2023 | 1 - 2 pm
Presenter: Join Ray Schroeder, Professor Emeritus, as he leads us on an exploration of how ChatGPT and similar AI could be used as a search engine in place of Google.
The UIS community is invited to presentations by our two College of Health, Science and Technology (CHST) Inaugural Dean finalists on April 3 and April 5. Finalist CVs are included below. A link to the confidential feedback form will be shared following each finalist’s presentation.
Dr. Leah Berman
Dr. Dirk Schlingmann
TORNADO WATCH
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN, OK
11:45 AM CDT FRI, MAR, 31 2023
TORNADO WATCH 93 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8:00 PM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
UIS Community,
We wanted to send out a quick reminder about the importance of being prepared, as severe weather is forecasted for our area later today. While notification systems are in place to send out information, you can also help keep yourself safe. Now is a good time to take a moment to go through steps you can take during an emergency weather event.