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!

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 12, 2026
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 building water shutdown.…
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…
Jun 02, 2026
6.2.26 Dear Colleagues — I am pleased to share that, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, Dr. Steven Johnson Jr. will be named Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (Designate), effective June 16, 2026.…
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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Employee Recognition

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Mar 10, 2026
Matthew Scrivano named UIS Employee of the Month for March 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

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May 01, 2026
Getting to Know You: James Nickras
What do you like about your job? My job includes a mix of behind-the-scenes planning and direct work with students, which keeps things interesting. Part of my role focuses on shaping the library’s resources —…

Employee Events

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The Search Committee tasked with finding the next president of the U of I System — a successor to President Tim Killeen, who concludes his distinguished tenure on June 30, 2027 — will host a series of town halls on…
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The Search Committee tasked with finding the next president of the U of I System — a successor to President Tim Killeen, who concludes his distinguished tenure on June 30, 2027 — will host a series of town halls on…
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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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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…