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!

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 24, 2026
Dear Colleagues: As the end of the fiscal year approaches, I’m asking for your support in ensuring we remain good stewards of our financial resources. The University of Illinois Springfield continues to face a…
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…
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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See What's Cooking

Friday, May 1st

Soups

Chicken Curry
Vegan Corn Chowder

Lunch

Fried Catfish
Tortellini with White Wine Spinach Cream Sauce

Dinner

Chef's Selection

World Flavors

Boneless Chicken Wings

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 01, 2026
Getting to Know You: James Nickras
What do you like about your job? My job includes a mix of behind-the-scenes planning and direct work with students, which keeps things interesting. Part of my role focuses on shaping the library’s resources —…

Employee Events

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The 2026.2027 Campus Senate will hold both of the two special meetings required by Senate Bylaws sequentially on Friday, 1 May, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, in the Student Union North Ballroom. There will be a brief adjournment…
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Interested in the progress of the Library Commons? Want to learn more about the construction process of the building? If so, join us on Friday, May 1st.  Library Commons Construction…
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UIS Athletics invites all faculty and staff to join us for two special Faculty & Staff Appreciation home events as we celebrate your support of Prairie Stars Athletics. Faculty & Staff Appreciation…
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UIS Athletics invites all faculty and staff to join us for two special Faculty & Staff Appreciation home events as we celebrate your support of Prairie Stars Athletics. Faculty & Staff Appreciation…