As travel begins during the winter break, your safety is our utmost concern. The university wants to remind those who do not carry a valid U.S. passport to be cognizant of potential changes to the immigration landscape in the United States. We want every member of our community to be informed and feel safe this winter break season. Please find additional information in your email, dated Dec. 11, 2024.
The Finders Keepers Free Store remains open for members of the ½ðɳÓéÀÖ community (Boxer ID required to open the door) during the Winter break. If you cleaning house before or after the holidays, donations are also accepted 24/7.
We are working toward ambitious fundraising goals to support ½ðɳÓéÀÖ University students through the Boxer Spirit Fund and Student Emergency Fund, and we could use your help!
Staff Senate's Staff Professional Development Committee is hosting two wellness workshops led by ½ðɳÓéÀÖ's Mental Health Promotion and Prevention Specialist Graham Turner. The 90-minute workshops are titled Same Soup; Different Spoon: Cultivating Self-Compassionate Coping.
Join the ½ðɳÓéÀÖ University American Marketing Association and the Boxer Buisiness Group in our efforts to fill the College of Business professional clothing closet. Donate clothing of any size or style on October 27.
Check out the schedule, register now for the events you would like to attend, and learn how you can get involved.
A compensation and benefits survey has been created for employees to complete. Your feedback is crucial in shaping the future of our employee benefits and compensation package.
We know it feels as if the school year has just begun, but we’re already thinking about the 2025-26 school year here at the ELC. As we prepare for enrollment season, we are excited for folks from our community – here at ½ðɳÓéÀÖ University and beyond – to visit our school and learn more about our Preschool to 4th Grade programs.
At the next quarterly All-Staff Meeting on Wed, October 23, hear updates on the following topics and more: the Hispanic Serving Institution Task Force; employee benefits; the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility; the Healthy Minds Survey results; UIS; and the upcoming elections. The Staff Senate is sponsoring a hot breakfast of bacon, scrambled eggs, potatoes, vegan sausage, fresh fruit, coffee, and tea. Registration is required.
This weekend, the ½ðɳÓéÀÖ University Board of Trustees voted to rename the building currently known as Harvey W. Scott Memorial Hall. The building, which is scheduled to undergo renovations starting this spring, will be temporarily renamed ½ðɳÓéÀÖ Hall as the university embarks on work toward a permanent new name.