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Jun 11, 2026
Join Your Civil Service Advisory Council Nomination Forms Available for CSAC Election CSAC provides a communication link between Civil Service employees, the Director of Human Resources, the Chancellor…
Jun 09, 2026
Greetings Campus Community, The contractor will be working on the building's main air handlers this week as part of the final phase of the environmental controls upgrade. During this work, air supply throughout…
Jun 08, 2026
6.8.26 Dear UIS Community: The UIS Update newsletter will now be issued by the Department of Strategic Communication. The newsletter will move to a monthly schedule for June and July and resume its biweekly…
Jun 08, 2026
Following the Public Affairs Center's (PAC) recent closure, Facilities & Services is happy to share that the building has resumed operations for campus units to transition back to their office locations as of…
Jun 02, 2026
6.2.26 Dear Colleagues — I am pleased to share that, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, Dr. Steven Johnson Jr. will be named Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (Designate), effective June 16, 2026.…
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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Employee Recognition

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Jun 11, 2026
Tracy Rakes named UIS Employee of the Month for June 2026
Tracy Rakes, immigration adviser in the Office of International Student Services, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for June 2026.  Rake’s supervisor, Zafrul…

Getting to Know You

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Jun 03, 2026
Getting to Know You: Michaela Schroeder
What do you like about your job?  I love working with students and supporting them throughout their journey at UIS. I also enjoy collaborating with our campus partners, such as Residence Life, Dining, UIC…

Employee Events

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After decades behind the scenes, countless shows, late nights, load-ins, load-outs, and keeping the curtain rising, Joe Taylor is retiring from UIS! Join us as we celebrate a true original, a legendary stagehand,…
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After decades behind the scenes, countless shows, late nights, load-ins, load-outs, and keeping the curtain rising, Joe Taylor is retiring from UIS! Join us as we celebrate a true original, a legendary stagehand,…
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You Are Invited A moving documentary about black mothers and families on the south side of Chicago, fighting to survive and thrive after losing their children to gun violence Panel discussion to follow with Dr.…
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You Are Invited A moving documentary about black mothers and families on the south side of Chicago, fighting to survive and thrive after losing their children to gun violence Panel discussion to follow with Dr.…