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Apr 01, 2026
The Annual Evaluation Process for Academic Professional and Civil Service employees has begun!  Human Resources is pleased to present an updated electronic version of the Annual Performance Evaluation to…
Apr 01, 2026
April 1st is National Walking Day and Campus Recreation created an opportunity for our campus to get moving. We wish to invite our staff and faculty to participate! The 1-mile walk has been rescheduled …
Mar 31, 2026
On Thursday, April 2, the UIS Office of Advancement is hosting the Celebration of Philanthropy at the Student Union. Therefore, please be aware on Thursday April 2, Parking Lot J will be closed to campus for parking…
Mar 30, 2026
Dear Faculty and Staff: During our March 26 bargaining session with the union representing tenured/tenure-track faculty, the University delivered a comprehensive package proposal on all outstanding issues in an…
Mar 23, 2026
3.23.2026 Dear UIS Community: Last week, UIS hosted the March Board of Trustees meeting. We were thrilled to see the Board vote to approve our proposed Bachelor’s of Applied Science in Engineering Technology, which will support a strong…
Chancellor Gooch
Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.
Chancellor
Mar 10, 2026
Academic Affairs Colleagues, I write to provide an update on the Academic Portfolio Review and Prioritization process. From the beginning, the Academic Portfolio Review (APR) was not intended to be a retrospective exercise. It was designed…
Brandon Schwab
Brandon Schwab, Ph.D.
Provost

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See What's Cooking

Wednesday, April 1st

Soups

Creamy Tomato
Vegan Tomato

Lunch

Pesto Chicken Breast
Pasta Marinara

Dinner

Taco Bar
Pasta Marinara

World Flavors

Gyro's

Employee Recognition

Mar 10, 2026
Matthew Scrivano, records and registration officer, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for March 2026.  Scrivano’s knowledge allows him to support …

Getting to Know You

Mar 20, 2026
What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?  The best advice I have ever received is to always ask “why.” Whether asked literally or figuratively, that question helps create clarity and…

Employee Events

On Thursday, April 2, the UIS Office of Advancement is hosting the Celebration of Philanthropy at the Student Union. Therefore, please be aware on Thursday April 2, Parking Lot J will be closed …
On Thursday, April 2, the UIS Office of Advancement is hosting the Celebration of Philanthropy at the Student Union. Therefore, please be aware on Thursday April 2, Parking Lot J will be closed …
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Campus Senate will meet on Friday, April, 3, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, in the Student Union South Ballroom. View Meeting Agenda If an expected document is missing from the links provided, please notify CampusSenate@…
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Campus Senate will meet on Friday, April, 3, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, in the Student Union South Ballroom. View Meeting Agenda If an expected document is missing from the links provided, please notify CampusSenate@…