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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 06, 2026
Due to an overwhelming number of Amazon packages being delivered, and often left unattended, across campus, Mail Services recommends that orders from Amazon utilize the shipping address below.
Faculty…
Feb 06, 2026
Due to an overwhelming number of Amazon packages being delivered, and often left unattended, across campus, Mail Services recommends that orders from Amazon utilize the shipping address below.
Faculty…
Feb 06, 2026
The nomination period for the staff awards will open next Monday, Feb. 9, and close on Friday, Feb. 20. A link to the nomination form will be sent out to allow nominations for the CARE & CAPE awards, as well as…
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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February 27-March 1
UIS Recreation and Athletic Center | Springfield, IL
Non-Sanctioned Tournament by the Department of Campus Recreation
Schedule
Friday, 2/27: Co-ed SinglesSaturday, 2/28:…