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As part of the upcoming Convocation on August 21, we are creating a welcome video featuring friendly faces from across campus. Please submit by August 10.听
Videos should be no longer than 10 seconds. You are聽welcome聽to have a whole team of your staff/department together, or do them individually.听
We鈥檙e thrilled to invite you to be part of聽New Student Welcome 2025鈥攁 vibrant event marking the close of new student orientation and the kickoff to the academic year, designed to help our newest Prairie Stars feel at home and connected!
We鈥檙e currently seeking campus partners to host聽Breakout Sessions,聽Evening or Late-Night Social Events, or聽Open Houses/Affinity Group Meet-Ups. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your department, organization, or initiative while making a lasting impact on our newest Prairie Stars.
Cynthia Thompson's Retirement Celebration
We hope you鈥檒l join us as we honor Cynthia in grand fashion, sharing memories, offering our well wishes, and celebrating the incredible legacy she leaves behind.
- Date: June 24, 2025
- Time: 4-5:30 p.m.
- Location: Student Union 鈥� South Ballroom
Let鈥檚 come together to celebrate not just a career, but a remarkable person whose influence has shaped so many lives.
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.
Student Fee Advisory Committee
What is Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC)?
SFAC is an advisory body to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs regarding the oversight of the Service Fee, General Fee, Health Fee, Student Union Fee, and Green Fee. The SFAC reviews fees on an annual basis. Changes to student fees reviewed by SFAC will be sent to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and then on to the Chancellor and/or Cabinet for consideration.
Have an idea for a UIS Homecoming event? 聽on UIS Connection. Homecoming is set for Sept. 14鈥�20. This year鈥檚 theme is聽鈥淲ritten in the Stars鈥�鈥攁 celebration of Prairie Star pride, connection, and possibility.
Springfest 2025 is just around the corner, and we need judges to help make this long-standing UIS tradition a success! Running from April 21st鈥�26th, Springfest brings together students, faculty, staff, and alumni for a week of friendly competition and campus spirit.
Judges play a key role in scoring competitions, ensuring fair play, and keeping the excitement going.听Sign-ups are open now through April 15th鈥攚e welcome聽faculty, staff, students, and alumni聽to participate!
As we gear up for聽Springfest 2025, we invite you to consider hosting a聽Bonus Event聽to enhance student engagement and contribute to this exciting campus tradition! Bonus Events provide an opportunity for students participating in Springfest to聽earn additional points聽toward their overall score while attending meaningful and enriching activities.
If you are interested in hosting a Bonus Event, please submit your proposal including the following details:
Springfest is one of the longest-standing traditions at University of 缅北禁地 Springfield, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and alumni for a week of friendly competition, teamwork, and campus spirit! Springfest 2025 will take place from April 21st鈥�26th, and we need judges and volunteers to help make this event a success.
Ryan Bye is the Director Strategy and Partnerships for the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs.
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