At Uni High, we strive to foster an environment where everyone, inclusive of race, color, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, political beliefs, disability, language, and religion, will feel welcome, visible, and heard.

Thank you so much to the families who have already signed up to support Uni High's 5th annual Moon Festival celebration as volunteers or by donating food.
To ensure this year's celebration will be a success, we are still in need of additional volunteers and food donations. If you're available to volunteer, please sign up here. If you can provide a dish to share, please sign up here. We appreciate your support for this school-wide celebration!
Please email rw19@illinois.edu with any questions.

The Uni High Research Journal is a STEM and Humanities nonfiction academic journal in which all Uni students can submit their own writings. You will be able to submit class work or your own work as long as it meets the guidelines and requirements. You also must fill out the necessary information in the submission form. Decisions on which submissions were accepted will be sent out around April 2026. The two "best submissions" will be chosen when submissions close — one for STEM and one for Humanities (history, psychology, and so on). Awards will be given out for the top entry in each respective category.

An ExploraVision informational meeting will be held in Room 301 (The Bio lab right next to the elevator on the third floor) during lunch on Oct. 8. ALL students interested in ExploraVision should attend. The rules have changed, so come to the meeting even if you have done ExploraVision before.  Another meeting will be held in a couple weeks to actually sign up to do the project. Use the intervening time to find a group and determine your topic, which you should know at the next meeting.   My email is cl40@illinois.edu if you have questions.  If you simply want to know more about what ExploraVision is, check out exploravision.org

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Janet Kroencke to senior director of advancement for Uni High. Janet joined Uni High as an Associate Director for Advancement in 2020, later becoming Director of Advancement and Chief Advancement Officer in the same year. Over the last five years, she made it her mission to deepen strategic planning, grow engagement and build a deeper pipeline for major gift support. Her leadership in the With Illinois campaign, including a successful centennial celebration, are among her many accomplishments. Please join in congratulating Janet!

The Student Library Advisory Council is meeting THIS Wednesday, Oct. 1 during lunch. It will be our first meeting of the year! Join us in the library for snacks while you hear about clubs and programs that we run in the library, like movie nights, escape rooms, dialogue series, and so much more. The most important part of our meetings, though, is getting feedback from Uni students. We want to know what events you want to see in the library this year, what materials you want added to our Uni library, and how we can best serve you. Join us every first Wednesday of the month during lunch to hang out, eat, and have fun!  

Espresso Royale Coffee in the Siebel Center main atrium is now open for business! They also have an app so that you can order and pay in advance and collect rewards points along the way: Espresso Royale CU
The store's operating hours will be:

• Mon-Thur: 8 a.m-8 p.m.
• Fri: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.  
• Sat: CLOSED
• Sun: 12 p.m.-6 p.m.

Important Reminder: 

As always, if visiting another space on campus, reminder that you should remain in public spaces (like the lobby) not in classroom/office spaces or on other floors. Keep in mind that our Code of Conduct applies in all University (not just Uni) spaces.

Nominations for the Wylde Q. Chicken award are now open! 
Please take the time to nominate someone or a group for this legendary award today! 
Click HERE to submit your nomination.
The deadline for Wylde Q Chicken award nominations is Wednesday April 1st, 2026. 
What is the WQC award? the Wylde W Chicken FAQ's Page explains all the details. 

IDPH released its own guidance for fall respiratory vaccinations that expand access based on scientific research and best practices. Everyone over 6 months of age should receive a flu vaccine. COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for all adults, as well as children ages 2–17 with at least one risk factor or if desired by a parent/guardian.
A statewide standing order also protects access to COVID-19 vaccinations. All ACA and state-regulated plans, as well as most private insurance, will continue to cover COVID-19 vaccines.
We strongly encourage everyone to get fall vaccinations as recommended by the IDPH to protect our Uni community.

The Subbie Buddies welcome all subbies to join them each week for various events set up by small groups of Subbie Buddies. From going to Green street to making treats in the kitchen, bowling or playing mafia... we have something for a variety of interests! Please use this form to view the events and remember to sign up so your Subbie Buddies know how many people to expect each week! You will see more information on the bulletin boards too!
Sign Up HERE
See you soon Subbies!

Students, colleagues, and friends interested in the humanities are invited to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s first ever Humanities Open House on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 (see website for events and locations). The best of the humanities on the U of I campus will be highlighted, including academic departments, student groups, research, resources, and alumni stories.

Apply to be a Student Ambassador for the  League of Women Voters of Champaign County. LWVCC is a nonpartisan organization committed to getting local citizens registered to vote. The Student Ambassador Program provides opportunities for young people to educate and empower members of their school or community to register to vote when eligible. Seniors Diza Baryshnikov and Simrah Khan serve as current student ambassadors for Uni, but the LWVCC is looking for a couple more students to join them. See Diza and Simrah if you have questions. Apply at the link above.

• Wed. Oct. 1 Lunch, Uni 109 - University of Vermont
• Thurs. Oct. 2 Lunch, Virtual - St. Olaf College

For 50 years, the Uni High Parent Fund has played a vital role in both the day-to-day operations of Uni High and in shaping the unique experiences and opportunities available to our students. Your support of the Parent Fund ensures that Uni can continue to offer activities such as no-cut sports, clubs like Scholastic Bowl and Chess Club, and faculty professional development. Support for this fund has been crucial for the past 50 years and will remain essential for the next 150! Make your gift today HERE.

The Uni High Oral History Project seeks interviewees. This year’s Uni High Oral History Project is focused on the Peace Corps, a United States government agency that sends trained American volunteers abroad with the mission to “promote world peace and friendship through community-based development and intercultural understanding.” If you or someone you know living in Central Illinois has experience serving in the Peace Corps, please email Oral History Project sponsor Melissa Schoeplein (mschoepl@illinois.edu).