Message from President Killeen: New state budget demonstrates continued support for public higher education

The increase in University of Illinois System operating funds announced by Gov. JB Pritzker for the 2026 fiscal year demonstrates continued support for and belief in the power of public higher education, U of I System President Tim Killeen said Monday.

The new budget was approved by the General Assembly on Sunday and Pritzker has said he will sign it.

Campus-Wide Wi-Fi Upgrade - SLB and VPA

Thanks to campus and system-level financial support, ITS is in the process of implementing a campus-wide infrastructure refresh as part of our efforts to improve Wi-Fi performance. This is a multi-phase project with an expected projected completion date of August 2025.

During the week of June 2, we will be upgrading the Student Life Building (SLB) and the Visual Performing Arts Building (VPA).

During the transition for each building, laptops, tablets, and phones should automatically switch to the new Wi-Fi after a possible brief interruption in service.

Call for Nominees - CSAC Nominations Open through June 9

Join Your Civil Service Advisory Council

Nomination Forms Available for CSAC Election

CSAC聽provides a communication link between Civil Service employees, the Director of Human Resources, the Chancellor, campus-wide, university-wide, and state-wide groups. All status (non-probationary) Civil Service employees are invited to submit online nomination forms for this year's Civil Service Advisory Council (CSAC) election.

UIS Performing Arts Center is Closed for Renovation鈥擝e Part of Our Transformation!

The UIS Performing Arts Center venues are temporarily closed!

While our performance venues are closed for 15 months due to a major campus plumbing infrastructure update, our ticket and administrative offices remain open.

Our stages may be dark, but the UIS Performing Arts Center is still active behind the scenes. We're continuing our educational and community outreach programming鈥攁nd working hard to refresh Sangamon Auditorium to enhance your future patron experience.

Submit Your Homecoming Event Proposal 鈥 鈥淲ritten In The Stars"

Calling all faculty, staff, and students! Help shape an unforgettable Homecoming Week at UIS, happening聽September 14鈥20, by submitting your event proposal aligned with this year鈥檚 theme:聽鈥淲ritten in the Stars.鈥

By contributing a program idea, you鈥檙e helping to create a dynamic and inclusive celebration that reflects the spirit of our campus community.

Canvas Update: Kaltura (My Media)

ITS and COLRS have updated the Kaltura video player and functionality in Canvas. We wanted to share with you some of the changes that you can expect to see.

How to find My Media

You can still access your videos and the "Add New" button from your course navigation by clicking on "My Media" or by clicking on your profile picture in the blue, global menu and choosing "My Media."

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Facilities and Services - UHB 4th Floor Work

Greetings Campus Community,

We want to inform you that Facilities & Services will be working on the 4th聽floor of UHB this week, which may cause disruptions with noise and lingering dust in certain areas. Work will be primarily focused on room 4023 but may affect nearby hallways. Signage will be posted to guide you if any detours around the work area are necessary.

Your patience and understanding are appreciated as we work to enhance our campus learning spaces.

Facilities and Services

Parking Lot F and I-North Closures

Please be aware that Parking Lot F will be closed on Tuesday, May 27 and Parking Lot I-North will be closed on Wednesday, May 28 so that painters may restripe the parking lots.

Check daily for lot closures as the painters continue to work their way through campus restriping parking lots.

Your patience and understanding are very much appreciated!

Parking Operations

Office: BSB 43

Phone: (217) 206-8502

贰尘补颈濒:听parking@uis.edu

Campus-Wide Wi-Fi Upgrade - TRAC

Thanks to campus and system-level financial support, ITS is in the process of implementing a campus-wide infrastructure refresh as part of our efforts to improve Wi-Fi performance. This is a multi-phase project with an expected projected completion date of August 2025.

During the week of May 27, we will be upgrading TRAC.

During the transition for each building, laptops, tablets, and phones should automatically switch to the new Wi-Fi after a possible brief interruption in service.