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Jun 03, 2025
As part of the necessary plumbing infrastructure renovation project that has begun this summer in the Public Affairs Center, Facilities & Services is working in collaboration with multiple campus partners to ensure…
Jun 16, 2025
Thanks to campus and system-level financial support, ITS is in the process of implementing a campus-wide infrastructure refresh as part of our efforts to improve Wi-Fi performance. This is a multi-phase project with an…
Jun 16, 2025
In order to complete necessary stacks maintenance, Brookens Library will be closed June 30-July 4 and July 28-August 1. Thank you for your understanding. UIS Brookens Library
Jun 16, 2025
CSAC 2025 Nominations are in! Voting Polls are open! Online Voting will take place June 16th to June 20th, 2025. Eleven Civil Service employees have submitted nomination forms and are appearing on this year’…
Jun 11, 2025
6.11.25 Dear colleagues — Dr. Vickie Cook, vice chancellor for enrollment and retention management, has shared her intention to retire from UIS on March 1, 2026. Vickie is an accomplished and respected leader in higher education, and we…
Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.
Chancellor
May 07, 2025
Dear Colleagues: I am pleased to let you know the appointment of Dr. Miriam Wallace, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS), to also serve as Interim Dean of the College of Public Affairs and Education (CPAE) will be…
Brandon Schwab
Brandon Schwab, Ph.D.
Provost

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See What's Cooking

Monday, June 16th

Soups

Creamy Tomato Basil

Lunch

Grilled Chicken Breast
Tortellini Marinara

Dinner

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World Flavors

Chicken Stir Fry

Employee Recognition

May 14, 2025
Yoselin Gonzalez, a building service worker in facilities and services, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for May 2025.Gonzalez was nominated by campus colleagues for her…

Getting to Know You

May 29, 2025
Priyanka Deo is an instructor in the School of Communications and Media and director for Student Media. Can you give a brief timeline of how your career led you to UIS? My journey to the University of Illinois…

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. Web Editor Training Sign Up
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The Office of Human Resources is pleased to announce the next installment of the Employee Development Series: Timekeeping. This session will be held virtually on June 24 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend…
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We hope you’ll join us as we honor Cynthia in grand fashion, sharing memories, offering our well wishes, and celebrating the incredible legacy she leaves behind. Date: June 24, 2025Time: 4-5:30 p.m.Location: Student…
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Calling all Rising Stars Alumni! Join us for the Rising Stars Reunion ice cream social on Wednesday, June 25, from 2 to 3 p.m. on the Student Union Patio. Please RSVP by Monday, June 23rd. RSVP Today