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!
Jan 24, 2025
Dear colleagues,
I hope this message finds you well. As part of the University of Illinois System's commitment to fostering international collaboration and enhancing global perspectives in our curriculum,…
Jan 22, 2025
As part of the university’s NorthStar strategic visioning initiative, the University is announcing a Voluntary Separation Plan (UIS-VSP) available for all employees who have an appointment greater than 50% FTE and who…
Jan 17, 2025
Upcoming Firewall Maintenance
During the morning of Tuesday, January 21, ITS will be performing a critical security update on our firewalls. We do not anticipate any interruption in service or downtime.
If you…
Jan 16, 2025
Good as Gold: Springfield Volunteer Awards
Recognizing the achievements of local volunteers and nonprofits. Submit your nominations today!
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Heart of Gold VolunteerYouth Volunteer…
Jul 02, 2025
7.2.25
Dear colleagues —
I’m pleased to share that the UIS Innovation Center will lease space at Horace Mann’s downtown Springfield campus to expand programs that support economic development in the region. The 2.5-year lease will allow the…
Apr 01, 2025
From Provost Schwab
Colleagues,
I hope you are doing well as we approach the final weeks of the academic year. It’s amazing to think that we will soon welcome a new batch of graduates into the UIS alumni ranks.
Over the past few days, I’ve…
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Employee Recognition
Apr 11, 2022
Eric Kuchar has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for April 2022. He is the assistant to the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Kuchar’s nominator says…
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