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!

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Aug 14, 2026
Explore the professional development resources available through our Academic Impressions membership.
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Aug 12, 2026
Chancellor Janet Gooch will be joined by former Congresswoman and UIS alumna Cheri Callahan Bustos for a thoughtful and engaging dialogue on authentic leadership.
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Aug 11, 2026
Faculty, see key information on Canvas access, upcoming workshops, backup procedures, COLRS support and regular and substantive interaction requirements.
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Aug 10, 2026
For those interested in hosting an event for minors on campus, you must submit a form 30 days prior to HR for approval.
Oct 27, 2026
Chancellor Gooch has appointed Yanhui Guo, associate professor of computer science, as the chancellor’s associate for institutional artificial intelligence strategy and Katie Pavelko, program director of the student union, as the chancellor’s…
Oct 08, 2026
October 2026 From Provost Schwab Colleagues, With the midpoint of the semester approaching and the first fall colors beginning to arrive, I’ve been thinking about how important it is to protect time for rest and self-care. I know this is a…
Brandon Schwab
Brandon Schwab, Ph.D.
Provost

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Employee Recognition

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Aug 18, 2025
Nathan Curry named UIS Employee of the Month for August 2025
Nathan Curry, a grounds worker, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for August 2025. Curry is recognized as a conscientious employee who is kind and considerate. He helps…

Getting to Know You

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Mar 20, 2026
Getting to know you: Dre Duvendack
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…