In the April HR Newsletter, we discuss the new schedule for the Biennial Job Description Collection, April's Employee Development Series Session, as well as Save the Dates for the 2025 Retirement & Recognition Ceremony, Take Your Child To Work Day, and the End of the Year Academic Party!

In the April F&S Newsletter, we talk about updates to the renovations going on at Therkildsen Field Station at Emiquon, an update to the Work Orders, changes to the Motor Pool, and honors given to our staff!

In the March 2025 Newsletter, we talk about the new hiring processes for student and extra help employees, the 2025 Retirement & Recognition Ceremony coming up, sign up for the next part in the Employee Development Series, register for the 2025 CAPE/CARE Awards Ceremony, and learn how to Bring Your Child(ren) To Work on April 24th!

This newsletter covers the latest in AI news, tools, and learning resources. Highlights include DeepSeek’s global impact, the new ai.txt permission tool, and educational resources from Georgetown and Oxford. Upcoming events focus on AI in education, including workshops and the Day of AI. New tools like DeepSeek-V3, Deepinfra, and Deepchat are also featured. Readers are invited to share their AI use cases and prompt examples to inspire innovation and support the AI community.

This newsletter provides updates on recent and ongoing construction projects, including the completion of lab renovations in the Health Sciences Building and exterior upgrades at Clover Court. It also shares important updates on maintenance procedures, winter safety tips, upcoming grounds projects, and recognizes outstanding staff achievements.

In the February edition of the HR Newsletter, we discuss the Voluntary Separation Plan, celebrate the 2024 Employee of the Year, talk about the next workshop in the Employee Development Series, and give out a reminder of the University of Illinois Wellness Wednesday Sessions open to them.

This newsletter highlights upcoming and ongoing infrastructure projects, including a major two-year plumbing renovation at the Public Affairs Center starting in June 2025 and exterior renovations for Clover Court buildings. It also shares updates on lab modernizations, HVAC maintenance, space heater policies, scheduling changes for spring classrooms, and snow removal protocols, while recognizing outstanding staff achievements and providing contact information for various campus services.

In the January HR Newsletter we see the first installment of the 2025 Development Series, we give a warm welcome to the new Assistant Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, you can register for the RISE Professional Development Retreat, we are increasing the number of New Employee Orientation sessions, and we have a reminder of the new partnership with Academic Impressions.

This newsletter highlights recent advancements and initiatives in artificial intelligence (AI) within academia and industry. Key stories include Google’s $1 million donation to the University of Illinois Chicago to train undergraduates in AI, and the University of Michigan’s development of proprietary generative AI tools. Articles explore AI’s impact on workers, creative effectiveness, and the evolving role of AI in higher education. A featured teaching resource, Teaching with AI by Jose Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson, provides insights into integrating AI into classrooms. Additionally, the newsletter covers AI initiatives at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and promotes upcoming AI events, such as a webinar on AI’s role in commencement and alumni engagement.

Information on this year's Holiday Happy Hour, a reminder on the Wage Compression Plan, and information you'll need on taking holidays, gift days, and earn codes. A big thank you to everyone this holiday season!