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Mar 03, 2026
The Center for Lincoln Studies (CLS) is dedicated to engaging with UIS’s talented faculty. The Faculty Fellows program engages faculty to become the core of the Center’s intellectual community along with the Center’s…
Mar 02, 2026
All faculty and staff, excluding extra help (EH) workers, are required to complete the Faculty and Staff Title IX Training module - Building Supportive Communities: Clery Act and Title IX. This online course, hosted by…
Feb 27, 2026
Spring Break Hours for Dining Services
Starbucks
Closed March 7-15.
Open regular hours beginning March 16.
Food Studio
Closed March 7 and 8.
Open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 9-13.
Closed March 14…
Feb 27, 2026
Don’t forget to submit your February entry for the UIS Library Reading Challenge! If you enter one submission per month (February, March, and April), you will get a custom reading challenge t-shirt at the end of…
Feb 23, 2026
2.23.26
Dear UIS Community:
The midpoint of the semester is approaching, which means it's almost time for the Spring Employee Information Session. I strongly encourage you to attend. The session will take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. March…
Mar 03, 2026
March 2026
From Provost Schwab
Greetings!
As we near the midpoint of the semester and anticipate spring recess, the longer days and milder temperatures offer a welcome reminder that progress—both personal and professional—is often…
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Employee Recognition
Mar 03, 2026
Jeff Sudduth, IT technical associate for Information Technology Services, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for February 2026.
Sudduth’s expertise supports other units on…
Getting to Know You
Feb 19, 2026
What’s your favorite UIS tradition or event?
The Rising Stars program, which brings new UIS employees together through a variety of activities, stands out as a particularly meaningful experience. I also value the…
Employee Events
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The Office of Strategic Communications will be hosting two Open Photo Studio sessions for Spring 2026 for all staff or faculty. The photos can be used for university purposes such as department…
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The next Civil Service Advisory Council meeting will be held Wednesday, March 4th at 10:00 am. The meeting will be held and streamed via Zoom at the link below. All Civil Service employees are welcome to attend.…
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The Spring 2026 Employee Information Session will take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, in Brookens Auditorium.
The session will include updates on NorthStar initiatives and other key developments. A Q…
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Campus Senate will meet on Friday, March 6, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, in Brookens Library 230-A.
View Meeting Agenda
If an expected document is missing from the links provided, please notify CampusSenate@uis.edu as…