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Feb 10, 2026
The Orion Award: For Exceptional Impact on Students
Do you know an employee who has gone above and beyond to help you or other students? If so, please consider nominating them for the Chancellor's Orion Award today…
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…
Feb 09, 2026
Dear Campus Community,
We are writing to inform you that the elevator on the library side of Brookens is permanently out of service due to mechanical issues that cannot be repaired.
The classroom-side elevator is…
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
Jan 29, 2026
Building service worker in Facilities and Services Yoselin Gonzalez has been named the 2025 Employee of the Year at the University of Illinois Springfield. She was honored during a reception on Jan. 29, 2026, in the…
Getting to Know You
Feb 04, 2026
What’s something you’re really proud of?
One accomplishment I am especially proud of is graduating in December 2025 with my Master of Business Administration. Earning my MBA was a long-term personal and professional…
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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The next installment of the Employee Development Series on Time Entry Systems and Leaves of Absence will be held virtually on February 24, 2026 from 9 to 10 a.m. All are welcome to attend the online session. Systems…
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Join the UIS College of Business and Management on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 11 a.m. for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the Sean & Taryn Grant/Landmark Auto Trading Lab. Located on the fourth…
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You're invited! Please join us for a Retirement Reception in honor of Dr. Vickie Cook, vice chancellor of enrollment and retention management.
WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 26, 3:30 to 5 p.m. | Remarks at 4 p.m.
WHERE:…