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Sep 01, 2026
Exciting News: We're Back in the PAC! The Sangamon Experience is thrilled to be back in our home at the Performing Arts Center. We look forward to welcoming the community back to the space on October 24 for our…
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Aug 27, 2026
Every journey begins with a sense of direction. As Prairie Stars, we are guided by a shared sense of purpose and a commitment to continuous improvement. UIS is preparing for its next Higher Learning Commission (HLC…
Aug 27, 2026
To accommodate the annual Rec Palooza event, Vachel Lindsay Drive will be closed from noon on Wednesday, September 2, until noon on Thursday, September 3. During the closure, please use Ernest Hemingway…
Aug 26, 2026
The Chancellor’s Office is accepting applications for the Chancellor’s Associate Program, a professional development opportunity designed to provide eligible faculty and staff with hands-on experience in university…
Aug 26, 2026
Good afternoon, faculty and staff — Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Faculty-Staff Kickoff on Aug. 21. It was energizing to come together as a campus community, reflect on where we are headed and look ahead to the opportunities we…
Chancellor Gooch
Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.
Chancellor
Sep 08, 2026
This year's window for Reporting Non-University Activities (RNUA) will be Monday, September 14, 2026 - Monday, September 28, 2026. Even if there are no activities to report, a disclosure must be submitted by each covered…
Carissa Isenberg
Associate Director, Pre-Award

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Employee Events

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What does the Constitution mean to you? The Constitution isn’t just history—it’s personal. Part memoir, part history lesson, and part…
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Small prompts. Big savings. Practical AI skills you can use immediately. Join us for Tiny Wins with AI, a four-part workshop series…
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The personal essay is an ever morphing vehicle that has been used to explore the self, and through that self, the world. This form is…
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Cancelled: Corrective Action & Discipline The September Employee Development Series presentation on Corrective Action and…
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Small prompts. Big savings. Practical AI skills you can use immediately. Join us for Tiny Wins with AI, a four-part workshop series…
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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.…

Employee Recognition

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Jun 11, 2026
Tracy Rakes named UIS Employee of the Month for June 2026
Tracy Rakes, immigration adviser in the Office of International Student Services, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for June 2026.  Rake’s supervisor, Zafrul…

Getting to Know You

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Aug 12, 2026
Getting to Know You: Courtney Adams
Can you give me a brief timeline of how your career led you to UIS? I earned my degree in Journalism from Marquette University and worked in communications for area nonprofit organizations for several years. After a…