We hope the new year has brought renewed energy, intention and determination to make positive impacts throughout your personal and professional journey!

January is moving fast, and as you are looking ahead and mapping out your calendar, know we would love to have you join us for events to engage with students, alumni, faculty and staff at UIS!

See details below about our upcoming 2026 Career Connections Expo on March 20th. We look forward to continued opportunities to engage, collaborate, and connect!

Businesses and organizations are encouraged to register for the Career Connections Expo at the University of Illinois Springfield. The Expo will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 20 at The Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC) on the UIS campus.

In addition to the Expo, registered employers are invited to participate in a pre-Expo networking event called the C2C (College to Career) Exchange, which will give them the opportunity to connect with faculty and staff before the Expo begins.

UIS is a member of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. RISE Springfield, the young professionals networking group of chamber, is planning their annual Leadership Conference for Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center.

Are you looking to boost your activity and improve your health in a fun, supportive way? Are you interested in joining an encouraging, noncompetitive team that celebrates progress and encourages each other?

Walktober starts Monday, September 29th

Join our team! The Crisp Air Crew might be perfect for you!

How did you get started in your career field?

In my past life, I worked as a school librarian for ages K through 12. It was there that I learned I had a passion for advising and teaching, which has led me to my current role at UIS as a career advisor.

It is such a great fit for me. I enjoy walking along the journey of students and alumni as they make plans, dream, explore and ponder pathways to careers. This is what it is all about for me.

Do you have any side projects or personal goals you are working on?

Greeting colleagues,

The new academic year will be here in just a few weeks! If you are planning to hire a student to work during Fall semester, please register for the Foot in the Door Fair.

2025 Foot in the Door Fair

• Thursday, August 28, 2025
• 3-5 p.m.
• Student Union Ballroom

Registration fees:

Graduation season is exciting—a milestone that kicks off a new chapter. But what if you don’t know what comes next?

While your friends post their offer letters on LinkedIn, it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind. If you don’t have a job lined up when you cross the graduation stage, that’s OK. Everyone’s path looks different, and not having a job at graduation doesn’t mean you won’t find success.

Here are a few things to keep in mind as you navigate this transition:

Businesses and organizations are encouraged to register for the Career Connections Expo at the University of Illinois Springfield. The Expo will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 21, at the Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC) on the UIS campus.

In addition to the Expo, registered employers are invited to participate in a pre-Expo networking event called the C2C (College to Career) Exchange, which will give them the opportunity to connect with faculty and staff before the Expo begins.

UIS is a member of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. RISE Springfield, the young professionals program from the chamber, is planning a Leadership Conference for April 29, 2025 at the Memorial Learning Center. Please consider sharing your knowledge/experience with young professionals within the greater Springfield area. Proposals are due November 11, 2024.