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May 12, 2026
Dear Campus Community: The Public Affairs Center (PAC) is temporarily closed from Tuesday, May 12, to Monday, June 8, to support the completion of our major plumbing infrastructure project, which requires a full…
May 21, 2026
Greetings Campus Community, Wildlife sightings around campus are a common occurrence. However, this time of year, a fawn may be spotted curled up in the grass, under a shrub, or tucked next to a building. Please do…
May 21, 2026
Dear members of the University of Illinois System community, I am writing to share an important update on the search for the next president of the U of I System. The Search Committee met for the first time today…
May 14, 2026
As a reminder, the water supply in the Public Affairs Center (PAC) will be turned off beginning at noon today (May 14) as part of the scheduled temporary building closure from May 12 to June 8. During this time,…
May 04, 2026
5.4.26 Dear UIS Community: The 55th annual commencement will take place on Saturday, May 9, at the Bank of Springfield Center. A total of 1,020 students will participate in the ceremonies. At 12:30 p.m., we will celebrate…
Chancellor Gooch
Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.
Chancellor
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,…
Brandon Schwab
Brandon Schwab, Ph.D.
Provost

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Thursday, May 21st

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Cuban Black Bean with Bacon

Lunch

Chicken Fajitas

Employee Recognition

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Apr 10, 2026
Rukayah Hussein named UIS Employee of the Month for April 2026
Rukayah Hussein, admissions processor for enrollment and retention management, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for April 2026.  Hussein’s hard work and…

Getting to Know You

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May 14, 2026
Getting to Know You: Maria Bondesson Bolin
What type of research do you do and what fascinates you about it? Growing up, I was drawn to environmental issues, likely influenced in part by my mother's own interests in environmental issues. That early interest…

Employee Events

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The May session of the Employee Development Series will be from the Access & Equity Office (AEO) titled “What We Do and How We Support”. This session will be held in the Student Union Ballroom on May 26, 2026, from…
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Kick off your summer with a healthier relationship to your digital life! Join us every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. for a refreshing, 30‑minute workshop series designed to help you clean up your digital spaces, streamline…
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Bocce Ball is Back! Summer Faculty/Staff League Wednesdays, 12-1 p.m. Games will be at 12:00 & 12:30. May 20-June 10 (4-week league) Rec Park Bocce Ball Courts Minimum: Need two per team. Encouraged to…
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Kick off your summer with a healthier relationship to your digital life! Join us every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. for a refreshing, 30‑minute workshop series designed to help you clean up your digital spaces, streamline…