We can't believe we're over halfway through the Fall 2026 semester. Has time flown by for you, too? If you feel you might need some help with your time management or study habits in the coming weeks, set up a time to meet with The Hub's Academic Skills TA!
https://t.co/e8D9Q35smm
Check out our word cloud of all the great things students commented about our services last year. We were so great they said it twice! Come in for tutoring, workshops, supplemental instruction, or just to study with us, and you can pick words to describe how helpful you find us.
Don’t Be a Dum Dum! Make a SMART(ie) Goal!
with The Learning Hub
Wednesday, Sept 9th
1 pm - 3 pm
Library Learning Center BRK 230A
Get a free planner/journal from The Hub to decorate & talk with us about your semester plans. Set SMART goals for yourself & get ahead early!
Get a free planner or journal* from The Learning Hub to decorate and talk with us about your semester plans. Set SMART goals for yourself and get ahead early!
Dum Dum suckers and Smarties* available to fuel your creativity and efforts!
*while supplies last
Mark your calendars for our upcoming event!
𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐁𝐞 𝐚 𝐃𝐮𝐦 𝐃𝐮𝐦! 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐓(𝐢𝐞) 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥!
presented by The Learning Hub
Wednesday, September 9th
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Library Learning Center (BRK 230A)
𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬:
✨1st visit - get a space-themed sticker
🌎 15 points - cooler prizes
🌒 35 points - even cooler prizes
🌌 70 points - the best prizes
Top 3 earners this semester earn a grand prize!
Calling all UIS students! The Hub and library are partnering to offer amazing prizes for taking advantage of our services this semester.
Students will earn points for involvement, and get prizes once they hit our different tiers (and the prizes get better and better)!
See thread!
Even after writing an entire thesis, I can learn about research, writing, analysis, and so on—& that’s a good thing! Learning shouldn't end once you graduate. Always be open to learning new skills & new ways of thinking. You never know where it will take you! (5/5)
As we approach the start of the Fall 2026 semester, The Learning Hub’s staff are reflecting on what we’ve been up to this summer, & thinking about lessons learned that we can share with everyone to make the most of the next few months. Here’s what our summer worker said: (1/5)
Both are bittersweet in their own ways, but they emphasize the importance of lifelong learning; I’m still learning new concepts and refining old skills for my work. As a history student, I never thought I’d learn as much as I have about data calculation, but here we are. (4/5)
Want to know what successful preparation for a Fat Bear looks like? Tune in to Fat Bear Week in September to see which bear became the plumpest of them all!
The Learning Hub’s staff are reflecting on what we’ve been up to this summer, and what we can take with us to this upcoming fall semester. This summer our Math Coordinator, Nicole Meismer, took a vacation to Alaska! (1/5)
The Bears of Katmai spend their entire summer catching and eating salmon to prepare for winter hibernation. Be like a bear and allow for proper preparation throughout your semester to ensure you're successful. Use your resources such as tutoring to help you along the way. (4/5)
If you are trying to relax and are having trouble with feeling "lazy," try reading the NPR article "You Aren't Lazy. You Just Need to Slow Down": https://t.co/78JoTNxJuq (5/5)
The Learning Hub’s staff are reflecting on what we’ve been up to this summer, and what we can take with us to this upcoming fall semester. Our Writing Specialist, Morgan Keith, got a new couch this summer! Here’s what they have to say about it. (1/5)
Many students feel pressure when they are relaxing to switch gears and "be productive;" however, taking breaks for your own wellbeing is productive! Find some time to sit on your couch and just relax. (4/5)