Canvas Basics for Faculty
Join COLRS staff to learn about navigating the Canvas interface and the foundational tools for organizing and building a course at UIS. Topics covered include: navigating, communicating with students, creating modules and assignments, and gradebook.
UIS Professional Development Retreat
In response to faculty and staff feedback, UIS is offering a Professional Development Retreat next month for Civil Service/Academic Professional staff and Faculty. A multidisciplinary team of UIS colleagues has developed an exciting half-day retreat focused on Workplace Wellness.
UIS Faculty-Staff Academic Year Kickoff
Mark the start of a new academic year!
Formerly referred to as our faculty convocation, this event is a renewed all-employee assembly intended to kick off the new academic year together! You will hear briefly from Chancellor Gooch and each vice chancellor about our goals for this year, and we will share introductory information about our newest faculty colleagues and administrators. This event will be capped off with snacks and time to catch up with colleagues.
Supervisor Development Series - We Care: Providing Support and Safety through Sexual Misconduct Reporting
Please join us for the August edition of the Supervisor Development Series - We Care: Providing Support and Safety through Sexual Misconduct Reporting.
This is being held Wednesday, August 30,from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on this .
This training is open to the entire campus community!
Website Editor Training
Sign up for website editor training on the new uis.edu website. Training typically lasts an hour to 90 minutes and is open to all staff and students.
Know Your U: UIS Community Garden
Staff are invited to visit the UIS Community Garden on Tuesday, August 1, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
The garden is located next to the Shepherd House on the corner of Shepherd Road and University Drive.
Attendees will be provided bags to fill with fresh produce to take home with them! Staff should obtain prior supervisor approval before attending or participating by using the Know Your U Time Request form.
Summer Fun Under The Overhang At Brookens Library (Aug. 2)
On Thursday, August 2, we invite staff, students and faculty for more Brookens Library fun Under the Overhang as we celebrate Summer before its gone. From 11:30AM-1:00PM, the supplies will be provided (until theyre gone), so take a break and stop by to share in some fun summer activities with new and familiar friends at UIS!
- August 2nd - Popsicles
Pattie Piotrowski
University Librarian & Dean
Library Instructional Services
217-206-6597
Summer Fun Under The Overhang At Brookens Library (July 26)
On Wednesday, July 26th, we invite staff, students and faculty for more Brookens Library fun Under the Overhang as we celebrate Summer before its gone. From 11:30AM-1:00PM, the supplies will be provided (until theyre gone), so take a break and stop by to share in some fun summer activities with new and familiar friends at UIS!
- July 26th Natural Playdough (gluten-free, odor-free, and theres biodegradable glitter too!)
Pattie Piotrowski
University Librarian & Dean
Library Instructional Services
Assemble Goodie Bags for 2023 Move-In
Help provide a warm welcome to new students this fall by filling out Welcome Cards.Stop by the Volunteer & Civic Engagement Center (Student Union 103) and pick up as many as you would like to complete. We have a goal of 200!
Take them back to your office, or stop by and fill them out in the Student Union. Students have enjoyed receiving these the past two years, and we would love to have your help in making it happen again this year.
Please return completed cards by Thursday, July 27 to ensure they are included in new student goodie bags.