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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 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 13, 2026
Greetings, Campus Community, In tandem with the classroom lighting upgrade project in UHB, UIS electricians began work this week alongside external contractors to upgrade the environmental controls. Work will…
May 09, 2026
We are pleased to share that Canvas is now back online and available for use. Faculty and students may log in to Canvas to resume course work and complete outstanding tasks. As we move forward, it is important to…
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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See What's Cooking

Thursday, May 14th

Soups

Cream of Broccoli

Lunch

Grilled Chicken Breast
Pasta Alfredo

Special Info

Open 8:00am-3:00pm

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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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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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…