Drop by the Library Learning Center in Brookens 230A on Thursday, June 26, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to fill a bag of candy and enter to win UIS swag.

We hope you’ll join us as we honor Cynthia in grand fashion, sharing memories, offering our well wishes, and celebrating the incredible legacy she leaves behind.

• Date: June 24, 2025
• Time: 4-5:30 p.m.
• Location: Student Union – South Ballroom

Let’s come together to celebrate not just a career, but a remarkable person whose influence has shaped so many lives.

Calling all Rising Stars Alumni! Join us for the Rising Stars Reunion ice cream social on Wednesday, June 25, from 2 to 3 p.m. on the Student Union Patio.

Please RSVP by Monday, June 23rd.

Sign up for website editor training on the uis.edu website. Training typically lasts an hour and is open to all staff and students.

Did you know that UIS has a field station located on Lake Springfield just steps away from campus? Well, now you do! Bring your lunch and join us for lawn games, canoeing or a field station lab tour on July 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Spend your lunch hour getting to know this hidden gem and all that this space has to offer! Cookies will also be provided.

The Field Station is located at 9 Club Area, Springfield, IL 62712.

The Office of Human Resources is pleased to announce the next installment of the Employee Development Series: Timekeeping. This session will be held virtually on June 24 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend this session. Systems that we will be discussing and demonstrating are as follows: VSL, AVSL, FLRS, Timesheets (Banner Self-Service). Speakers will also be covering the time-entry process specific to leaves, as well as establishing time reporting procedures within your office.

The next Civil Service Advisory Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 4, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held in Brookens 141A for anyone wanting to come. We will also stream the meeting via Zoom. The Zoom meeting will not be monitored so anyone wishing to interact should plan on attending in-person. All civil service employees are welcome to attend.

Do you have questions about Benefit Choice? Central Management Services (CMS) is hosting a benefit fair during Benefit Choice to review materials and discuss plan options. There will be a 30-minute presentation offered at 11 a.m and 2 p.m during the fair. Health plan representatives will be present to answer questions. Registration is not required. Note: All current Health Alliance participants must make a health plan election during the Benefit Choice Period to avoid defaulting to the Quality Care Health Plan. Please note that CMS representatives and benefit vendors will only be present during the in-person fair to answer questions. Attending a Benefit Choice Fair is an approved event under Policy and Rules for Civil Service Staff, Rule 11.12. Employees may be released up to one and a half hours from work to attend a Benefit Choice Fair, operations permitting, and subject to prior supervisor approval. Questions? For questions about State of Illinois benefits, contact the MyBenefits Service Center. Bilingual customer service representatives are available. · Phone: 844-251-1777 or TDD/TTY 844-251-1778 · Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday For other questions, contact University Payroll & Benefits.

Join CSPL as we observe Constitution Day as part of our annual Showcase! Watch for registration and additional details to come later in the summer.

Please join us as we celebrate and bid farewell to Krystie Wilson and Cricket Homer on their retirement! We'll be having a celebratory gathering at the Student Union Ballroom on May 22, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. to honor their years of dedicated service and wish them well on their next adventure.