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Feb 04, 2026
UIS's second annual Day of Giving is next month! On March 25, we ask our entire community of supporters to make a gift to an area of campus that is meaningful to them. As a UIS employee, this is your chance to ask...
Feb 04, 2026
Dear Campus Community,
We're writing to remind everyone about the importance of adhering to our campus parking regulations, specifically regarding the use of parking hang tags.
Key points to remember:
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Feb 04, 2026
The Office of Human Resources is launching a Satisfaction Survey and we need your help! This brief survey aims to measure experiences, perceptions, and interactions with our office. We hope to gain valuable information...
Feb 03, 2026
For faculty and staff awareness regarding the 2026 Commencement Ceremonies, the following information was sent to UIS students' email addresses.
Dear students,
Planning is underway for the 2026 Commencement...
Feb 09, 2026
2.9.26
Dear UIS Community:
Thank you to everyone who attended the RISE Professional Development Retreat last Friday and helped make the day a success. Special thanks to Dr. Jamarco Clark for stepping in during the Chancellor’s Thinker Series...
Feb 05, 2026
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gregg “Bagel” Johnson as the next Dean of the College of Public Affairs and Education (CPAE), pending final approval by the Board of Trustees. Dr. Johnson...
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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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Three Virtual OER Meetups for Faculty, Instructors, and Librarians:
OER Meetup for STEM Faculty, Instructors, and Librarians, February 6, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
OER Meetup for Social Sciences Faculty, Instructors, and...
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Please save the date for a Know Your U event! Learn about UIS and local history through our archives and the valuable information housed right here on campus. University Archivist, Katrina Burch, will lead participants...
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The Office of Human Resources is pleased to announce the next installment of the Employee Development Series will be Annual Evaluations presented by Kenzie Filchak and Drew Schlosser on March 24, 2026, from 9:00-11:...
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We are excited to announce that the planning has already begun for the 2026 Retirement and Recognition Ceremony! Mark your calendars for April 7th, 2026, from 9:00-10:30am at the Student Union.
To ensure that we are...