F&S Newsletter - August 2025 | University of Illinois Springfield

Publish Date

2025-08-12

Construction Updates

Library Commons

If you're watching the live stream, you have witnessed significant progress over the past month. Site preparation began with clearing and leveling the area, followed by soil compaction to create a stable building pad. Surveyors then located and marked placement points for the caissons that will provide foundational support for the structure. Drilling is now underway, with holes extending up to 48 feet deep that will be filled with steel reinforcement cages and concrete.

PAC Plumbing Project

The project is progressing steadily. Unforeseen circumstances have necessitated additional work that resulted in the temporary relocation of Sara Powell and the Campus Senate Office to PAC 327 (Classroom 3C). Visit the PAC Plumbing Infrastructure Renovation Project webpage for all the project details.

New Projects

Parking Lot D

This project will begin soon and include resurfacing the parking lot and installing a new LED lighting system. Stay tuned for more details to come!

Roof Work on Founders and Lincoln Residence Halls

A roofing repair and replacement project began on the residence halls on Monday, August 25. A crane will be on the west side of Founders, just off of Eliza Farnham Drive, the morning of August 28, from about 10:30 until noon. The nearby bus stop will not be affected and will remain open and accessible during this time.

Roofing demolition and removal is currently scheduled for September 2-5. As roofing debris is removed, a forklift will travel from the east side of Lincoln to the PAC dock area, where a temporary dumpster will be located. See the image below for the forklift path and dumpster location. Stay alert when walking between Lincoln, University Hall, and the dock area of PAC during this period.

Weather permitting, this project is expected to finish in November.

Map showing the forklift path and dumpster location — Roofing debris removal path. The star represents the dumpster location.

Completed Projects

Clover Court Exterior Renovations

The final touches were completed on the exterior finishes of the 100 and 200 buildings in Clover Court. New windows, siding, and doors give the complex a lighter, brighter appearance!

Clover Court renovated buildings — Clover Court renovated exterior.

Bocce Ball Court

The recently completed bocce ball court is the latest addition to Rec Park! This addition was made possible through the vision of Campus Recreation, the financial support of the Good Idea Fund, and the skillful work of the F&S Grounds crew.

Stay Informed about Campus Projects

Current information about campus construction projects - both large and small - will be shared through various communications tools:

Orbit
Campus Announcements
F&S Construction Projects Website
Dedicated Construction Webpages: Library Commons and PAC Plumbing

Classroom Scheduling

Please note that classroom space is subject to change during the initial ten-day drop/add period of the semester. During this time, adjustments and additions to the course schedule may occur. As a result, requests for other than academic course meeting space may not receive confirmation until closer to the requested date. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to accommodate all scheduling needs during this period.

Parking Updates

Parking hang tags purchases are well underway for the 2025-26 academic year! If you haven't purchased yours yet, use the online Parking Hang Tag Application to register your vehicle, choose your hang tag type, and pay the corresponding fee.

For more information, visit the Parking website or contact us at parking@uis.edu.

Motor Pool

Are you traveling on university business and need a vehicle to get you where you need to go? UIS Motor Pool may be able to help you. We have cars and vans available to rent for your business travel. Visit the Motor Pool website for policies, forms, and rates.

August Employee of the Month

Nathan Curry was named Employee of the Month for August. Nathan has been with UIS as a grounds worker since February 2023. He has been an exceptional addition to the crew, working tirelessly to enhance and maintain the campus for all to enjoy.

Please congratulate Nathan the next time you see him out and about on campus!

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