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Greetings, Campus Community,

The Tower 1 elevator is being taken offline temporarily pending inspection and operational assessment by Kone.

Please note that the Tower 2 elevator remains out of service due to issues obtaining the parts necessary to make repairs.

The Tower 3 elevator is open and available for use. The contractor is aware and able to assist as needed.
Please report any issues to facilities@uis.edu. And as always, don't hesitate to reach out with questions.

As site preparation and construction for Library Commons continues between the Health Sciences Building (HSB) and Student Union, please avoid walking through parking Lot A-North and the sidewalks surrounding the construction area. Large machinery will be used and materials will be transported within the construction zone and nearby areas. To ensure safety, please use caution when walking near HSB and the Student Union.

Greetings UIS Community,

The PAC plumbing project is progressing well and is on schedule with approximately 40-50% of the initial project phase completed.

As part of this current phase, temporary adjustments will be made to elevator and entrance availability:

F&S Newsletter for July 2025

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Greetings Campus Community,

As the University begins constructing Library Commons, parking Lot A-North will be closed for employees, students and campus visitors starting on July 7 to allow the contractor to install fencing to convert the lot into a laydown area for materials and carrying out construction operations.

Public Affairs Center Plumbing Infrastructure Renovation Project

Enhancing a Cornerstone of Campus Life

The Public Affairs Center (PAC) is currently undergoing a multi-year infrastructure renovation project to update its aging plumbing systems and ensure its continued use as a vibrant space for academic learning, cultural events, and community engagement. The project began in June 2025 and will conclude by April 2027.

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Please be advised that the UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC) Plumbing Infrastructure Repair Project has started. Therefore, the teardrop entrance to PAC is closed for the duration of this work.

During this time, SMTD bus service will only stop at the bus shelter next to Founders Residence Hall, located at Eliza Farnham and Vachel Lindsay Drive.

Your patience and understanding are very much appreciated.

Parking Operations
Office: BSB 43
Phone: (217) 206-8502
Email: parking@uis.edu

As part of the necessary plumbing infrastructure renovation project that has begun this summer in the Public Affairs Center, Facilities & Services is working in collaboration with multiple campus partners to ensure a smooth transition process in operations. From June 2025 to September 2026, several units currently located in the PAC will temporarily pause or relocate their operations to other campus spaces due to the drilling and pipe excavation activities.

Construction Projects

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Library Commons

Construction continues to progress on schedule. Crews have completed major concrete work on the upper floors and penthouse, continued exterior framing and utility installation, and begun preparations for mechanical systems, fireproofing, and roofing.

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