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!
Jul 01, 2025
July 1, 2025
The following is important information for employees enrolled in State of Illinois health insurance coverage who made a health plan change for the new plan year, beginning July 1.
If you did…
Jun 30, 2025
Thanks to campus and system-level financial support, ITS is in the process of implementing a campus-wide infrastructure refresh as part of our efforts to improve Wi-Fi performance. This is a multi-phase project with an…
Jun 27, 2025
We’re thrilled to invite you to be part of New Student Welcome 2025—a vibrant event marking the close of new student orientation and the kickoff to the academic year, designed to help our newest Prairie Stars feel at…
Jun 27, 2025
Congratulations to our new CSAC Representatives!
Seven Civil Service employees have been elected to represent on the Civil Service Advisory Council:
AJ Hamm- Building Service Supervisor, Facilities and Services/…
Jun 11, 2025
6.11.25
Dear colleagues —
Dr. Vickie Cook, vice chancellor for enrollment and retention management, has shared her intention to retire from UIS on March 1, 2026.
Vickie is an accomplished and respected leader in higher education, and we…
May 07, 2025
Dear Colleagues:
I am pleased to let you know the appointment of Dr. Miriam Wallace, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS), to also serve as Interim Dean of the College of Public Affairs and Education (CPAE) will be…
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Employee Recognition
Jun 17, 2025
Kali Osburn, building service sub-foreman in Campus Recreation, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for June 2025.
“Kali is committed to keeping a clean and welcoming space…
Getting to Know You
Jun 27, 2025
Who do you call as soon as you hear good news?
My wife. She’s my biggest cheerleader and best friend. Then I call my parents and sisters.
My parents and sisters have always been my rock throughout my whole life…
Employee Events
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Learn the top eight accessibility issues to watch for when creating online and digital content.
Online: ODA Zoom.
Register using the ODA Training Registration form.
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Did you know that UIS has a field station located on Lake Springfield just steps away from campus? Well, now you do! Bring your lunch and join us for lawn games, canoeing or a field station lab tour on July 15 from 11:…
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Sign up for website editor training on the new uis.edu website. Training typically lasts an hour and is open to all staff and students.
Web Editor Training Sign Up
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Sign up for website editor training on the uis.edu website. Training typically lasts an hour and is open to all staff and students.
Web Editor Training Sign Up