Echoes Of The Past: Announcing The UIS Oral History Project
In celebration of the University’s upcoming 55th anniversary, we are very excited to partner with Publishing Concepts (PCI) to conduct Storied – The 55th, A UIS Alumni Oral History Project, the full-scale alumni oral history program which will provide an opportunity for all 45,000+ living alumni to share their story, in their words.
Prairie Stars Secure First Win of the Season Against Saint Ambrose
The UIS women's basketball team celebrated its first win of the season and a milestone first victory at UIS for head coach Olivia Lett, defeating Saint Ambrose 72-44 at TRAC.
Coach Lett reflected on the game: "I thought we had some really good decision-making tonight. Our defensive intensity was strong, and we did a great job meeting them at half court. Our guards set the tone with their energy."
AI at UIS Newsletter - January 2025
This newsletter highlights recent advancements and initiatives in artificial intelligence (AI) within academia and industry. Key stories include Google’s $1 million donation to the University of Illinois Chicago to train undergraduates in AI, and the University of Michigan’s development of proprietary generative AI tools. Articles explore AI’s impact on workers, creative effectiveness, and the evolving role of AI in higher education. A featured teaching resource, Teaching with AI by Jose Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson, provides insights into integrating AI into classrooms. Additionally, the newsletter covers AI initiatives at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and promotes upcoming AI events, such as a webinar on AI’s role in commencement and alumni engagement.
Updated Student Union Hours
The Student Union hours of operation are the following throughout the remainder or winter break:
1/2/25 & 1/3/25 – Open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM1/4/25 & 1/5/25 – Closed on Weekend1/6/25 to 1/8/25 – Open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM1/9/25 & 1/10/25 – Open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Resume regular hours on 1/11/25
Weekends 10:30 AM to 10:00 PMWeekdays 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM
