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Mar 03, 2026
The Center for Lincoln Studies (CLS) is dedicated to engaging with UIS’s talented faculty. The Faculty Fellows program engages faculty to become the core of the Center’s intellectual community along with the Center’s…
Mar 02, 2026
All faculty and staff, excluding extra help (EH) workers, are required to complete the Faculty and Staff Title IX Training module - Building Supportive Communities: Clery Act and Title IX. This online course, hosted by…
Feb 27, 2026
Spring Break Hours for Dining Services
Starbucks
Closed March 7-15.
Open regular hours beginning March 16.
Food Studio
Closed March 7 and 8.
Open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 9-13.
Closed March 14…
Feb 27, 2026
Don’t forget to submit your February entry for the UIS Library Reading Challenge! If you enter one submission per month (February, March, and April), you will get a custom reading challenge t-shirt at the end of…
Feb 23, 2026
2.23.26
Dear UIS Community:
The midpoint of the semester is approaching, which means it's almost time for the Spring Employee Information Session. I strongly encourage you to attend. The session will take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. March…
Mar 03, 2026
March 2026
From Provost Schwab
Greetings!
As we near the midpoint of the semester and anticipate spring recess, the longer days and milder temperatures offer a welcome reminder that progress—both personal and professional—is often…
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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 19, 2026
What’s your favorite UIS tradition or event?
The Rising Stars program, which brings new UIS employees together through a variety of activities, stands out as a particularly meaningful experience. I also value the…
Employee Events
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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
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College2Career
Please join us for breakfast and networking with our Employer Partners prior to the Career Connections Expo
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Employer-Campus collaboration opportunities
Who's invited?
Staff and…
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The Office of Human Resources is pleased to announce the next installment of the Employee Development Series will be Annual Evaluations presented by Kenzie Filchak and Drew Schlosser on March 24, 2026, from 9:00-11:…
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Celebrate Day of Giving at UIS! Enjoy free food and fun entertainment (lineup announcement coming soon!) while learning about ways you can support UIS students and the community.
Contact Kate Bolte at kate.bolte@…