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!
Feb 12, 2026
As part of our All Access partnership with Kaplan, we are hosting a series of exclusive professional development sessions specifically for faculty and staff this semester. These opportunities are designed to provide...
Feb 11, 2026
Phone Service Outage: Receiving Calls from Outside UIS
We are currently experiencing a hardware failure that is affecting campus phone service. At this time, outgoing calls and internal office‑to‑office calls are...
Feb 10, 2026
The Chancellor's Awards
It's time to nominate a deserving colleague (or colleagues!) for the following awards:
The 19th Annual CARE Award: The Chancellor’s Award to Recognize Excellence in Civil Service
The...
Feb 10, 2026
Good as Gold: Springfield Volunteer Awards
Recognizing the achievements of local volunteers and non-profits.
Join us on Monday, April 20 as we come together to honor the remarkable individuals and organizations...
Jun 02, 2026
6.2.26
Dear Colleagues —
I am pleased to share that, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, Dr. Steven Johnson Jr. will be named Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (Designate), effective June 16, 2026....
Abr 28, 2026
April-May 2026
From Provost Schwab
Dear Colleagues,
With final exam week and commencement in sight, my message is simple: thank you. Commencement reminds us why our work matters—students crossing the stage, families and friends cheering,...
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Employee Recognition
Dic 09, 2024
Teresa Seacrist named the UIS Employee of the Month for November 2024
Teresa Seacrist, parking manager for University of Illinois Springfield Facilities and Services, has been named the Employee of the Month for November 2024.Seacrist oversees the university’s parking operations and is...
Employee Events
No employee specific events at this time. Check back soon! Visit our main website calendar for other university events.