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Ene 28, 2026
Both elevators in Brookens are currently out of service. Kone technicians were on site today but were unable to make the necessary repairs to restore service. They will return to campus tomorrow morning, Jan. 29.
We...
Ene 28, 2026
Printing at UIS has become even easier with the new Pharos Mobile Print. With Pharos Mobile Print, users can either send an email with the file they need to print attached or they can use My Print Center.
Sending...
Ene 27, 2026
January 27, 2026
We are delighted to announce the selected participants for the 2026 Professional Staff Leadership Academy (PSLA). The academy plays a vital role in building a robust pathway for developing dynamic,...
Ene 26, 2026
As part of the university’s NorthStar strategic visioning initiative, the University is announcing a Voluntary Separation Plan (UIS-VSP) available for all employees who meet the eligibility requirements as outlined in...
Ene 26, 2026
1.26.26
Big things are happening on campus. Thank you to everyone for your flexibility and patience as this work progresses.
Construction on the new Library Commons is moving forward, with structural steel installation underway and...
Dic 04, 2025
December 2025
From Provost Schwab
Greetings,
As we approach the end of the fall semester, I want to send a note of appreciation to all members of the UIS community for all you do. Over the Thanksgiving break I had a chance to reflect on...
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Employee Recognition
Dic 04, 2025
Pam Francis, administrative aide for library administration, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for December 2025.
Francis’ kindness and compassion make her a great asset to...
Getting to Know You
Ene 20, 2026
What do you like about your job?
I like that I do different kinds of tasks every day and talk to many different people, which keeps me from getting bored. I meet one-on-one with students to help them find...
Employee Events
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The Illinois Mexican and Mexican-American student (I-MMÁS) initiative invites you to the Water and the Environment online symposium from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on January 28.
This virtual event aims to promote...
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This hands-on training session introduces participants to the use of digital accessibility evaluation tools—such as WAVE, PAC 2024, and Microsoft Office accessibility checkers —to assess and improve the accessibility...
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The Illinois Mexican and Mexican-American student (I-MMÁS) initiative invites you to the Health Promotion Symposium online symposium from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on January 29.
Join us online for a...
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The Employee of the Year (EOY) Program recognizes employees who have served UIS in an exceptional manner. Please join us at 3 p.m. on Thurs., Jan. 29, in the Student Union Ballroom as we celebrate our 2025 Employees of...