We’re excited to invite you to submit a breakout session proposal for the Student Leadership Summit, taking place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in the Student Union Ballroom!

This year’s theme is "Written in the Stars: Charting Your Leadership Journey", focused on helping student leaders recognize their unique paths, discover their guiding values, and build meaningful connections that shape their constellation of influence.

As part of the upcoming Convocation on August 21, we are creating a welcome video featuring friendly faces from across campus. Please submit by August 10. 

Videos should be no longer than 10 seconds. You are welcome to have a whole team of your staff/department together, or do them individually. 

Starting college is exciting, but it can also be a little overwhelming. It’s a new beginning on your own. You’re in a new place, meeting new people and adjusting to a new routine. At UIS, we aim to help make your first year a memorable one by providing helpful tips about college life that every first year should know!

We’re thrilled to invite you to be part of New Student Welcome 2025—a vibrant event marking the close of new student orientation and the kickoff to the academic year, designed to help our newest Prairie Stars feel at home and connected!

We’re currently seeking campus partners to host Breakout Sessions, Evening or Late-Night Social Events, or Open Houses/Affinity Group Meet-Ups. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your department, organization, or initiative while making a lasting impact on our newest Prairie Stars.

Calling all faculty, staff, and students! Help shape an unforgettable Homecoming Week at UIS, happening September 14–20, by submitting your event proposal aligned with this year’s theme: “Written in the Stars.”

By contributing a program idea, you’re helping to create a dynamic and inclusive celebration that reflects the spirit of our campus community.

Springfest 2025 is just around the corner, and we need judges to help make this long-standing UIS tradition a success! Running from April 21st–26th, Springfest brings together students, faculty, staff, and alumni for a week of friendly competition and campus spirit.

Judges play a key role in scoring competitions, ensuring fair play, and keeping the excitement going. Sign-ups are open now through April 15th—we welcome faculty, staff, students, and alumni to participate!

Springfest is one of the longest-standing traditions at University of Illinois Springfield, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and alumni for a week of friendly competition, teamwork, and campus spirit! Springfest 2025 will take place from April 21st–26th, and we need judges and volunteers to help make this event a success.

Time management is essential for efficiency and success and balancing productivity and relaxation. Knowing when to focus and when to rest can make a huge difference in overall well-being and productivity.

When people talk about college, they usually mention the fun parts—making new friends, attending events or starting fresh. However, for some people, there's a side to college that isn’t talked about as much, such as struggling with loneliness, worrying about money or questioning your ability to make it to graduation. If you're feeling this way, you're not alone—and there are ways to get through it to ensure your time at UIS is positive!