2.26.24
Good afternoon!
Thank you to all faculty and staff who registered for Friday鈥檚 Rise Professional Development Retreat. Below are three things to know to help support a successful event.
Save the date for our annual Employee Appreciation CARE and CAPE Awards Ceremony on March 21, 2024. This year, deserving employees will be recognized for the following Chancellor's Awards.
2.19.24
Good morning, UIS!
The snowfall at the end of last week is a good reminder that winter is still with us. Thank you to our Facilities and Services employees, who we rely on in the worst conditions to clear roads, parking lots and sidewalks to help us safely work and learn. We鈥檙e only one month away from the first day of spring 鈥� not that I鈥檓 counting!
Dear Colleagues 鈥�
As part of our ongoing Rise initiative, our leadership team is hosting a Spring Employee Information Session from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 22 in the Student Union Ballroom.
2.5.24
Dear Students 鈥�
UIS Commencement is just shy of 100 days away, and our Commencement Committee has been hard at work planning this year鈥檚 ceremonies, slated for May 10 and 11.
This year鈥檚 ceremonies will take place on campus in the UIS Performing Arts Center. To accommodate as many guests as possible for our graduates, we will be holding three ceremonies, divided by college:
2.5.24
Good morning, UIS:
It鈥檚 February, which means it鈥檚 Black History Month! The theme this year is, 鈥淏HM 2024 Roots and Rhythm.鈥� The Diversity Center has worked very hard to put together events that showcase the importance of BHM and to provide us opportunities to learn and grow. I encourage you to check out all the events happening on campus.
2.2.24
Good morning!
I am thrilled to share that we are offering faculty and staff the opportunity to attend another on-campus Professional Development Retreat as part of our Rise initiative. This semester鈥檚 retreat will take place Friday, March 1, and is focused on Redefining Workplace Culture.
2.1.24
Dear Faculty and Staff 鈥�
UIS Commencement is 100 days away, and our Commencement Committee is hard at work planning this year鈥檚 ceremonies, slated for May 10 and 11.
This year鈥檚 ceremonies will take place on campus in the UIS Performing Arts Center. To accommodate as many guests as possible for our graduates, we will be holding three ceremonies:
1.26.24
Dear Students:
On Tuesday evening, Jan. 30, I will be co-hosting an information session for students with the Student Government Association, and I hope you can attend. The session will include brief UIS updates from me and SGA President Emmanuelle Yakana, and we will have several members of the UIS leadership team present to address student questions. Areas represented will include Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Enrollment and Facilities/Services.
Details:
Following the success of our fall retreat, there will be a Professional Development Retreat on March 1 for all faculty and staff. More details, including registration information, will be forthcoming, but please mark your calendars for this next Rise event.