Register your organization or department for the Involvement Expo! Registration is open now until August 20th.
Involvement Expo will be held on August 26th from 4 to 6 p.m. on the Quad.
Questions? Email studentlife@uis.edu.
Be part of the excitement as campus comes alive for the new semester!
Welcome Table - Be a friendly face at key campus locations during the first few days of classes. You’ll help students and visitors find their way, answer common questions, and create a welcoming atmosphere. We’ll provide all the info and supplies—you just bring your smile and helpful attitude!

Join us for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new
If you could switch jobs with anyone at UIS, who would it be and why?
I would like to be the person who paints the lines on the sports fields. The robot line painter is fascinating. I took several years of drafting/mechanical drawing in high school in the days before AutoCAD. Precision, accuracy and consistency are a must in certain situations. In years past, I had to help paint the lacrosse field for my daughter's team at Centennial Park by hand. The other parent I was working with did not have the same appreciation for accuracy as I.
What do you like about your job?
°Õ³ó±ðÌýPAC Tower 1 elevator was repaired today and is back in service. Unfortunately, Kone was not able to repair the PAC Tower 2Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌýBrookens library-side elevators, so both remain offline at this time.
We will continue to share updates as more information becomes available.
Business Services Building (BSB) 33
Email: facilities@uis.edu
We’re excited to invite you to submit a breakout session proposal for the , taking place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in the Student Union Ballroom!
This year’s theme is "Written in the Stars: Charting Your Leadership Journey", focused on helping student leaders recognize their unique paths, discover their guiding values, and build meaningful connections that shape their constellation of influence.
Greetings, Campus Community,
The Tower 1 elevator is being taken offline temporarily pending inspection and operational assessment by Kone.
Please note that the Tower 2 elevator remains out of service due to issues obtaining the parts necessary to make repairs.
The Tower 3 elevator is open and available for use. The contractor is aware and able to assist as needed.
Please report any issues to facilities@uis.edu. And as always, don't hesitate to reach out with questions.
Don’t miss the annual Faculty-Staff Academic Year Kickoff!
Mark your calendar to attend the annual Faculty-Staff Kickoff at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 21 in the Student Union Ballroom. You will hear from the chancellor and vice chancellors about university priorities for the coming academic year and meet new faculty and staff. It’s an opportunity to start of the year strong and to network with employees across campus.
Bring an item for the UIS Cares Food Pantry for entry into a UIS swag drawing!

