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Nov 07, 2025
UIS students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in the 2025 University of Illinois Springfield University Experience Survey. This study is vital for understanding our university and guiding initiatives to…
Nov 03, 2025
It's time to buy a basket as part of the 2025 SECA Campaign! Online bidding is now open from Nov. 3 to Nov. 7.
Bid on a Basket
Bids increase by $5Bidding ends at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov.…
Oct 30, 2025
Dear colleagues —
Join us for two open forums featuring candidates for the Vice Chancellor for Enrollment and Retention Management position:
Monday, November 3 at 3:00 PMThursday, November 6 at 3:00 PM
Both…
Oct 29, 2025
As part of our NorthStar priorities, the Campus Services unit will be sunsetted after extensive review with help from the University of Illinois System. Clients who use Campus Services frequently are being contacted to…
Nov 03, 2025
11.3.25
Dear Colleagues:
As the State and University Employees Combined Appeal (SECA) campaign draws to a close on Nov. 12, I’d like to remind you about the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families in need…
Nov 03, 2025
November 2025
From Provost Schwab
Greetings,
As we barrel toward the later part of the semester and the wonderful change of fall foliage, I’ve been reminded of the importance of self-care during this busy time of the year. I was recently…
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Employee Recognition
Oct 08, 2025
Michele Gribbins, associate provost for institutional research and effectiveness, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for October 2025.
During her time at UIS, Gribbins has…
Getting to Know You
Nov 06, 2025
What type of research do you do? What fascinates you about it?
I’m an ecohydrologist, which means I study how water moves through the environment and how it interacts with plants, ecosystems and people. My…
Employee Events
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Doing Less with Less, Effectively: Illinois Online Higher Education Symposium
After a successful inaugural event, we're excited to invite you back for another engaging gathering of Illinois educators and thought…
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Campus Senate will meet on Friday, November 7, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, in the Lincoln Residence Hall Great Room.
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Sign up for website editor training on the uis.edu website. Training typically lasts an hour and is open to all staff and students.
Web Editor Training Sign Up
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Explore the use cases of accessibility checkers. ODA Zoom