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May 01, 2026
Dear colleagues,
I am delighted to report that at today’s Campus Senate meeting, Matthew Geras (SPIA) was elected as Senate Chair for 2026/2027 and Kristi Barnwell (HIS) was elected as Vice-Chair. …
Apr 30, 2026
Greetings, Campus Community,
We are writing to inform you that the elevator in Tower 2 of PAC is currently out of service. We will provide updates as they become available.
Thank you for your patience and…
Apr 29, 2026
The State Department of Central Management Services (CMS) has announced that the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Benefit Choice enrollment period will begin May 1 and end June 1, 2026.
If you do not want to change health…
Apr 27, 2026
Kick off your summer with a healthier relationship to your digital life!
Join us every Tuesday at 9:30 am for a refreshing, 30‑minute workshop series designed to help you clean up your digital spaces, streamline…
Apr 22, 2026
4.22.26
Dear Faculty and Staff,
I am pleased to share that David Meredith has been named the University of Illinois Springfield’s next vice chancellor for enrollment and retention management, effective June 16, pending formal approval by the…
Apr 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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Kick off your summer with a healthier relationship to your digital life!
Join us Tuesday, May 5 at 9:30 a.m. for a refreshing, 30‑minute workshop designed to help you clean up your digital spaces, streamline your…
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The next Civil Service Advisory Council meeting will be held Wednesday, May 6, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held via Zoom. All civil service employees are welcome to attend.
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Rethinking In-Class Learning
What kinds of learning activities might benefit from the shared time and space of the classroom?
This CSIL panel explores the idea that if a skill or practice really matters…
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Good music. Good food. Great company.
Please join us for the End of Academic Year Party on May 11, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the North Patio of the Student Union. Enjoy a delicious lunch with your colleagues…