Accessibility isn’t a feature—it’s the baseline. 🌍 This Global Accessibility Awareness Day, take a moment to see the web through someone else’s eyes (or ears). Small changes = big impact. Build for everyone. Always.

AITS is hiring an IT Planning Assistant Director! 🚀 Help shape enterprise strategy, governance, and high-impact initiatives across the University System. Hybrid or in-office opportunity on the Urbana campus. Apply by 5/21/26: aits.uillinois.edu/careers

🚀 Registration is now open for the Spring IT Professionals Forum! Join fellow explorers June 3-4 online across the galaxy—or beam down to the I Hotel on June 4 for in-person sessions. Secure your spot before May 22 at 1400 hours. 🖖 itproforum.illinois.edu/regi… #ITPF2026

AITS just scored a 90.5 Net Promoter Score in April. 🚀 That’s not just “good” — that’s people saying, “Yeah, these folks deliver.” Huge thanks to everyone across AITS for the support, innovation, and problem-solving that made it happen. #CustomerExperience #HigherEdIT

Starfleet is recruiting 🚀 Join the Spring IT Professionals Forum (June 3–4, 2026). 🖥 June 3: online-only 📍 June 4: in-person + online All sessions captioned. Register by May 22, 2 PM: itproforum.illinois.edu/

May the 4th be with you. ✨ Whether you’re channeling your inner Jedi or embracing the chaos of the Dark Side, today’s a good day to rewatch Star Wars and pretend your coffee is blue milk. Choose wisely. ☕

All hands on deck 🚀 Spring 2026 IT Pro Forum registration is OPEN! Join the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign June 3–4 (online + onsite). Free to attend + meals on Day 2. Register by May 22, 2 PM: itproforum.illinois.edu/regi… 🖖 #ITPF2026

Earth Day isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress. 🌎 Ride the bike. Skip the plastic. Plant something. Do one thing today your future self (and the planet) will thank you for. Small actions. Big impact. #EarthDay

🚲 Celebrate Bike for Earth Day on April 21! Roll through 4–7 PM with your bike for FREE lights + a t-shirt (while they last). Score raffle entries for a helmet or U-lock. Lights aren’t optional at night—Illinois law says so. 🌎 fs.illinois.edu/News/bike-fo…

🚲 Celebrate Earth Day on two wheels! Join Bike for Earth Day (Apr 21, 4–7 PM) at 4 campus spots. Get FREE bike lights + a Bike Month tee (while supplies last). Bring your bike! 🌎 Rain date: Apr 22 Volunteer: calendars.illinois.edu/detai…

🌭 AITS Cookout Alert! Join us Thurs, April 16, 11:30–1:00 at Gerty Pavilion. RSVP by Friday & sign up to bring a dish! Let’s celebrate great food, good company—and send off Mike Nevill & David Keith in style 🎉

🚧 Heads up! FormBuilder Production will be offline Thurs, April 9 from 5–7 PM (CDT) for an upgrade to v1.54.0.1. Questions or concerns? Reach out to [email protected] . Unexpected hiccups? Check status.uillinois.edu/ .

🌍 The UI Stride Vacation Exploration Challenge starts April 13! Grab 4–8 teammates and “travel” the world in 4 weeks—earn points, climb the leaderboard, and win prizes. No activity limits, just movement. Join here: app.wellable.co/SystemOffice… ✈️

⛳ AITS Spring Fling is back! Mark your calendar: Friday, May 29, 2026 | 12 PM tee time Pros, beginners, and “just here for vibes” golfers all welcome. More details + sign-up info coming soon… start stretching that swing now. 🏌️

This Friday 🔧 the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign hosts the 104th Engineering Open House—America’s largest student-run STEM fair. 210 exhibits. 19 events. 15 startups. All student-built. See what the future looks like: eohillinois.org/ #EOH2026

If the rain ever quits… it’s golf season. ⛳️ With Illinois chasing a natty and The Masters around the corner, it’s time for AITS Golf League! Play 1 week or all 12! Thursdays @ 5pm | UI Course | All skill levels welcome. Email Adam LeGrande to join!

Game time. The stage is set, the stakes are sky-high. 🏀🔥 The Women’s Final Four tips off with a title game rematch—UConn vs. South Carolina (7 PM ET, ESPN). Then UCLA faces Texas. Don’t blink… this is where champions are built. #FinalFour

89.0 NPS in March 🔥 That’s not just a score—that’s trust. AITS is delivering experiences people actually recommend (rare air 👀). Big thanks to the team making it happen and the community for the feedback. Let’s keep raising the bar.

⛳️ Time to trade keyboards for clubs The AITS Spring Fling Golf Outing returns May 29 (12 PM tee time)! Whether you’re chasing birdies or just the vibes, expect laughs, friendly competition, and fresh air. Details + signup coming soon—don’t miss it!

🌱 Make a difference—one creek at a time Join Boneyard Creek Community Day on April 18! Help clean up a vital local waterway, then celebrate with free lunch & music. 🕘 Starts 9 AM at Scott Park Sign up: boneyardcreek.org/