UIS Life

Halloween is better when we give back!🛍🥫🧡

Trick or Treat for Canned Goods is back! Form a team and help us fight food insecurity on campus.

Last year, we collected 8,000+ lbs. of food. Can we beat it this year? 👀

Click the link in our bio → UISConnection → search “Trick or Treat for Canned Goods” to register!

Don’t have a team? Email [email protected] and we’ll match you with one! 🧡

Your feedback matters! 💙

That’s why we created the Digital Feedback Hub, a place for students to share their feedback, ideas and suggestions with us.

Link in bio to access the Digital Feedback Hub ✨

🚨🏠 Think your room’s the coolest on campus? Prove it! 🏆

How to Enter:
Follow the link in our bio to fill out a quick questionnaire and upload a few photos of your room. Submit by Sept. 28 to be considered!

Prizes:
🥇 1st Place: $10 Starbucks Gift Card + Wireless Charger + Tumbler
🥈 2nd Place: $5 Starbucks Gift Card + Tumbler
🥉 3rd Place: $5 Starbucks Gift Card + Water Bottle

Family Weekend is NEXT weekend! 🎉

We put together a Family Weekend Bucket List filled with things to do together, both on campus and around Springfield. 📝💙

Haven’t registered yet? Head to the link in our bio to sign up and get more details about the events!

We can’t wait to see you and your families next weekend! 🫶

National Voter Registration Day is September 15! 🗳☑️

Not sure how to register to vote? The Volunteer Center has got you covered! Join a Voter Information Zoom Help-Line before National Voter Registration Day to get your questions answered and learn how to register.

📅 Sept. 8 | 1–2 PM
📅 Sept. 9 | 3–4 PM

Sign up on UISConnection and a Zoom link will be emailed to you!

Then, on September 15, stop by the Student Union North Entrance from 11 AM–1 PM to register to vote! 🗳️

Find more information and sign up on UISConnection — link in bio!

the first two weeks back on campus >>> 🥹✨

The best hue is UIS Blue 💙💫

Happy College Colors Day from the Student Affairs crew!!!

students participated in volunteer projects supporting multiple community agencies as part of this year’s Service-a-Thon. Through their service, students contributed their time and talents to make a positive impact in the Springfield community.

9/11 Day of Service invites YOU to honor the lives lost and the heroes who answered the call on 9/11 by uniting in acts of kindness and service.💙

This September, the Volunteer & Civic Engagement Center is partnering with Mission Distribution Center for a meal packaging event supporting those in need!

📅 Friday, September 11
⏰ 3–6 PM | Multiple volunteer shifts available
📍 Student Union Ballroom

Students, faculty & staff are all welcome to volunteer! 🙌

Ready to give back? RSVP for a volunteer shift on UISConnection! ✨

The Prize Cart was SO much fun this week! 🎉💙

We had a blast going around campus, putting Prairie Stars to the trivia test, and handing out prizes! 🏆🎁 Thanks to everyone who played along with us!

After all those questions, we hope you’re basically a UIS expert now! 😉⭐