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Apr 23, 2024
The arena in TRAC will be closed for a refinish and repaint job beginning Monday, April 29 until Wednesday, May 29. This is completed approximately every ten years. The rest of the facility will remain open as…
Apr 23, 2024
The State Department of Central Management Services (CMS) has announced that the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Benefit Choice enrollment period will begin May 1 and end May 31, 2024.  If you do not want to change…
Apr 16, 2024
The Ãå±±½ûµØ Board of Higher Education (IBHE) has mandated that all public institutions of higher learning write an equity plan, which is due in May. Dr. Tena Helton is heading this effort for the UIS campus. …
Apr 15, 2024
Earlier today, the message below was sent to participating students' UIS email regarding this year’s commencement ceremonies on May 10 and 11. This notice is being included on Orbit for employees in the event that you…
Nov 03, 2025
11.3.25 Dear Colleagues: As the State and University Employees Combined Appeal (SECA) campaign draws to a close on Nov. 12, I’d like to remind you about the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families in need…
Chancellor Gooch
Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.
Chancellor
Nov 03, 2025
November 2025 From Provost Schwab Greetings, As we barrel toward the later part of the semester and the wonderful change of fall foliage, I’ve been reminded of the importance of self-care during this busy time of the year. I was recently…
Brandon Schwab
Brandon Schwab, Ph.D.
Provost

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