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!

United Way Day of Action logo in blue, red and yellow.
Sep 10, 2026
UIS employees are invited to join the United Way Day of Action from 1-4 p.m. on Oct. 2, bringing volunteers together to support local nonprofits and community partners through hands-on service projects....
Bingo event poster with date and location details.
Sep 10, 2026
Join SECA Bingo at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 7 in the Student Union Ballroom! All proceeds from the event will benefit the Animal Protective League. Food options will be available: Walking nachos — $7 Meal deal...
Outdoor gathering with people seated at tables, balloons, and sunny weather.
Sep 10, 2026
Rising Stars is accepting staff members who have been at UIS for up to five years. If you missed the opportunity to join a Rising Stars cohort during your first year, there are still a few openings for FY27. Rising...
UIS Homecoming 2026 banner with star theme and QR code.
Sep 09, 2026
Once a Star, Always a Star is the theme for UIS Homecoming 2026, taking place Oct. 4-10. Faculty and staff are invited to join students, alumni and the campus community for a week of events celebrating Prairie Star...
Ago 26, 2026
Good afternoon, faculty and staff — Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Faculty-Staff Kickoff on Aug. 21. It was energizing to come together as a campus community, reflect on where we are headed and look ahead to the opportunities we...
Chancellor Gooch
Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.
Chancellor
Sep 08, 2026
This year's window for Reporting Non-University Activities (RNUA) will be Monday, September 14, 2026 - Monday, September 28, 2026. Even if there are no activities to report, a disclosure must be submitted by each covered...
Carissa Isenberg
Associate Director, Pre-Award

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See What's Cooking

Thursday, September 10th

Soups

Chicken and Wild Rice
Vegan Minestrone

Lunch

Fried Chicken
Pasta with Chipotle Cream Sauce

Dinner

BBQ Pork Chop
Pasta with Chipotle Cream Sauce

World Flavors

Beef Broccoli

Employee Events

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Dear UIS Faculty and Staff: The third and last candidate for the vacancy of the inaugural Director (and Visiting Associate Professor or...
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The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is pleased to announce the first presentation in the AY 26-27 Faculty Scholarship Series,...
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Four finalists have been invited to interview on campus for the Senior Director of Marketing & Strategic Communication vacancy. Each...
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UIS Campus Senate will meet on Friday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m. - noon in the Lincoln Residence Hall Great Room. Agenda If an expected...
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The UIS Police Department will be presenting a training on ways to minimize your risk during an active threat incident. There will be two...
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Small prompts. Big savings. Practical AI skills you can use immediately. Join us for Tiny Wins with AI, a four-part workshop series...

Employee Recognition

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Ago 26, 2026
Frank Moscardelli named UIS Employee of the Month for August 2026
Frank Moscardelli, assistant superintendent of grounds, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for August 2026. His nominator easily recognizes his integral role in managing and...

Getting to Know You

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Sep 08, 2026
Getting to know you: Anthony Bogetti
How did you get started in your career field?: Though I am now a professor of chemistry, I did not always like chemistry. I began college as a biology major on a pre-med track. After struggling with chemistry early...