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UIS is committed to protecting minors that visit campus so they can enjoy the wonderful events and programs our community offers. For departments that want to offer programs to minors (persons under the age of eighteen (18)), our Protection of Minors page has detailed information on planning and hosting an event for young visitors.

Upcoming Events

End of Academic Year Party

Please join us for the End of Academic Year Party on May 11, 2026 from 11am-1pm on the North Patio of the Student Union. Enjoy a delicious lunch with your colleagues celebrating together as a campus community. Although not required, please feel free to RSVP to assist in our planning efforts.

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The State Department of Central Management Services (CMS) has announced that the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Benefit Choice enrollment period will begin May 1 and end June 1, 2026.

End of Academic Year Party

Good music. Good food. Great company.

Please join us for the End of Academic Year Party on May 11, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the North Patio of the Student Union. Enjoy a delicious lunch with your colleagues celebrating together as a campus community. Although not required, please feel free to RSVP to assist in our planning efforts.

April 1st is National Walking Day and Campus Recreation created an opportunity for our campus to get moving. We wish to invite our staff and faculty to participate! The 1-mile walk has been rescheduled and will begin at noon on 4/6 and will both start and end at the Colonnade while showcasing our beautiful campus along the walk. This is an event for students and all employees to attend as a campus community. Make sure to arrive early and sign up for the raffle before the walk begins!

The Annual Evaluation Process for Academic Professional and Civil Service employees has begun!  Human Resources is pleased to present an updated electronic version of the Annual Performance Evaluation to be used as of April 1, 2026.  

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Take Your Child to Work Day

Registration is still open for Take Your Child to Work Day on April 23, 2026! We have a full afternoon planned that includes a dorm tour, exercise science activity, E-sports, and more. We welcome up to 20 kids, aged 10-15 years old (7-9 years old with a parent present), to come and join us as we explore UIS.

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As part of the university’s NorthStar strategic visioning initiative, the University is announcing a Voluntary Separation Plan (UIS-VSP) available for all employees who meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the plan including that they have satisfied the retirement age and service requirements under the State Universities Retirement System of Illinois (“SURS”) prior to August 15, 2026 and who have not provided a written notice of resignation or intent to retire from UIS prior to the Plan Effective Date.