Schedule for Fire Alarm Testing
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,
Facilities and Services will be overseeing the inspection and testing of fire alarms this week. The alarm horns and the strobe lights will be activated intermittently as part of the test procedures to ensure all components of the system are working properly. Please note: You should not ignore any alarms sounding outside this schedule or alarms that sound for a prolonged length of time.
Message from the Chancellor: UIS to Host Illinois House of Representatives Inauguration Jan. 8
1.7.25
Dear Faculty and Staff:
We are honored to welcome the Illinois House of Representatives to UIS on Wednesday, Jan. 8, for the ceremonial opening of the 104th General Assembly. During this historic event, all 118 House members will take their oaths of office in Sangamon Auditorium. This marks the ninth time UIS has had the privilege of hosting this prestigious ceremony.
To ensure a smooth experience for the House members, their guests and other dignitaries, parking adjustments will be necessary:
Parking Lot Closures and SMTD Bus Service - Jan. 8
Please be advised that tomorrow, Wednesday, January 8, Parking Lots C-North, C-South, D, E, and the PAC Teardrop will be closed to campus for parking due to the Illinois House of Representatives Inauguration ceremony.
SMTD bus service will be reduced to service only at the bus shelter next to Founders Residence Hall at Eliza Farnham and Vachel Lindsay Drive from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
Jan. 7 PAC Fire Alarm Inspections and Testing
Dear Campus Community,
Facilities and Services will be overseeing the inspection and testing of the fire alarm system in PAC on Tuesday, January 7. The alarm horns and the strobe lights will be activated intermittently as part of the test procedures to ensure all components of the system are working properly. Please note: You should not ignore any alarms sounding outside this schedule or alarms that sound for a prolonged length of time.