UIS Orbit is a resource for University of Illinois Springfield employees to find important news and announcements, new hire information, human resources info, upcoming employee events and more!
Announcements
May 01, 2024
Dear Members of the UIS Community:
On April 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education issued new Title IX regulations. At UIS, the Access & Equity Office (“AEO”) coordinates the implementation of human and…
Apr 24, 2024
Construction Highlights
Upcoming Projects
UHB Hot Water Heating Repairs: Repairs to the UHB hot water heating system are planned for the week of May 13. There will be no interruption to the domestic water system…
Apr 23, 2024
The arena in TRAC will be closed for a refinish and repaint job beginning Monday, April 29 until Wednesday, May 29. This is completed approximately every ten years.
The rest of the facility will remain open as…
UIS Mobile App
The UIS Mobile app is now available for download on both the App Store and Google Play Store. Features include quick access to events, news, dining info, and safety links. Visit the UIS Mobile App page to learn more and download!
News from the Chancellor
Mar 29, 2024
3.29.2024
Dear Colleagues & Students:
I am pleased to announce the Board of Trustees has approved the following faculty for sabbatical leave during academic year 2024-2025:
Fall 2024
Cheng-Chia (Brian) ChenAhmad JumahHanfu…
Mar 18, 2024
3.18.24
Hello, Prairie Stars:
It’s hard to believe we are already nearing the end of the semester, with spring break in our rearview mirror and Commencement on the horizon. If you’re interested in volunteering for Commencement on campus this…
Mar 04, 2024
3.4.24
Happy Monday, UIS!
Thank you to everyone who attended Friday's Rise Professional Development Retreat and to the committee members who spent months planning a wonderful event. There were so many good sessions that it was hard to choose…
News from the Provost
Dec 06, 2023
Academic Affairs News - November/December 2023
From Provost Schwab
Dear colleagues:
As we approach the end of the year, I want to express my appreciation to the UIS community for making my first semester here such a good experience. I am…
Oct 25, 2023
Academic Affairs News - October 2023
From Provost Schwab
Dear colleagues:
It’s hard to believe that we already are past the mid-point of fall semester and that some of you just submitted grades while others started second-half courses this…
Aug 30, 2023
Provost’s welcome
Welcome to the new academic year. For those new to UIS, like me, welcome! For those who are returning after what I hope was a restful and rejuvenating break, welcome back! We will be offering this update from the…
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Employee Recognition
Mar 14, 2024
Laci Engelbrecht has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for March 2024. She is the director of financial aid.
Her supervisor, Vickie Cook, said that Engelbrecht is extremely…
Employee Events
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Sign up for website editor training on the new uis.edu website. Training typically lasts an hour and is open to all staff and students.
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