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!
Announcements
Mar 13, 2024
Dear Colleagues and Friends of UIS,
Commencement 2024 is rapidly approaching, and we’re looking for volunteers to help make this year’s Commencement Ceremonies memorable for our students.
Three commencement…
Mar 12, 2024
Annual testing of the fire alarm systems in the east/legacy campus buildings will take place this Friday, March 15. The test procedures will include the intermittent sounding of horns and activation of the strobe…
Mar 11, 2024
Alumni
Congratulations to our alumni award recipients!
On Friday, February 23, our annual Alumni Gala took place to honor individuals for outstanding achievement and distinguished service. The Alumni Achievement…
UIS Mobile App
The UIS Mobile app is now available for download on both the App Store and Google Play Store. Features include quick access to events, news, dining info, and safety links. Visit the UIS Mobile App page to learn more and download!
News from the Chancellor
Mar 18, 2024
3.18.24
Hello, Prairie Stars:
It’s hard to believe we are already nearing the end of the semester, with spring break in our rearview mirror and Commencement on the horizon. If you’re interested in volunteering for Commencement on campus this…
Mar 04, 2024
3.4.24
Happy Monday, UIS!
Thank you to everyone who attended Friday's Rise Professional Development Retreat and to the committee members who spent months planning a wonderful event. There were so many good sessions that it was hard to choose…
Feb 26, 2024
2.26.24
Good afternoon!
Thank you to all faculty and staff who registered for Friday’s Rise Professional Development Retreat. Below are three things to know to help support a successful event.
Confirmation emails regarding your workshop…
News from the Provost
Jan 30, 2024
Academic Affairs News - January 2024
From Provost Schwab
Greetings – it is great to see students, faculty, and staff back on campus. I hope your semester is off to a good start and that you are “weathering” the weather okay. With the cold,…
Jan 24, 2024
UIS Students, Faculty, and Staff:
As part of our institutional accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), UIS is expected to select and pursue one major improvement effort during its 10-year accreditation cycle. This effort,…
Dec 14, 2023
Dear Colleagues,
Bob Smith has decided to resign from his position of Dean of the College of Public Affairs and Education effective Wednesday, December 20, 2023 and will be moving to the position of full professor within the School of…
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Employee Recognition
Mar 14, 2024
Laci Engelbrecht has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for March 2024. She is the director of financial aid.
Her supervisor, Vickie Cook, said that Engelbrecht is extremely…
Employee Events
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Sign up for website editor training on the new uis.edu website. Training typically lasts an hour and is open to all staff and students.
Web Editor Training Sign Up
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The C2C Exchange is an opportunity for faculty and staff members to engage with visiting employers while enjoying some light refreshments.
The Career Development Center invites you to join us for a community…
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Please join us on March 21, 2024 to celebrate this year's CARE and CAPE Award nominees!
The Chancellor’s Award Recognizing Excellence in Civil Service (CARE) and the Chancellor’s Academic Professional…