Employee Awareness: Important Commencement Information
The following message regarding Commencement was sent to all UIS students via email on Wednesday, March 6.
Additional information regarding Commencement 2024 is available on the web at: https://www.uis.edu/commencement. Questions pertaining to commencement should be addressed to commencement@uis.edu.
Dear students,
Temporary Restroom Closure on March 7 - Brookens Classroom Side
Greetings Campus Community,
On Thursday, March 7, our Facilities & Services crews will be conducting a plumbing repair in the 2nd floor women's restroom on the classroom side of Brookens. This repair will require us to temporarily close that restroom from approximately 6:00 am to 9:00 am. All other restroom facilities will be open and available for use. Every effort will be made to keep the closure as brief as possible
Your cooperation and patience during this period are greatly appreciated.
Message from President Killeen: Gift Days 2024
Greetings!
It is our pleasure to inform you that we are once again granting three gift days to employees who are eligible for leave benefits in the upcoming 2024-25 fiscal year. With the gift days on Tuesday, Dec. 24, Monday, Dec. 30 and Tuesday, Dec. 31, employees will be able to enjoy the period from Dec. 24 through New Year’s Day without using vacation or any other paid time off.
Take Your Child To Work Day
The Office of Human Resources presents the second annual Take Your Child to Work Day on April 25! We have a fun-filled day planned to include a dorm tour, a police demonstration, and a tour of the new E-Sports Arena. We welcome up to 20 kids aged 11-15 years old to come and join us for the afternoon, but everyone is welcome to bring their child to work outside of our planned activities.
Teaching Tip: The F.A.C.T.S. About Gradebooks
This month, we’ve been focused on using plus-one thinking to improve assessments and grading practices. In order to see the fruits of your labor, you’ll likely want to take a peek at your gradebook. But does your gradebook truly reflect the work you and your students are putting into these assessments?
New Microsoft Teams Coming March 31
Microsoft has released a new version of Teams, which provides improved speed delivering up to two times faster performance while using 50% less memory.
The new Teams has been an optional upgrade since last fall and will go into full production March 31. If you are not already using the new Teams, you will be automatically upgraded on March 31.
To upgrade prior to March 31, click the toggle in the upper left corner of Teams to switch to the new Teams.
Submit a Nomination for Employee of the Month
Do you know an exceptional employee who deserves to be an "Employee of the Month"? Nominate them now!
If you are a University of Illinois Springfield employee, nominate someone for Employee of the Month. Upon submission:
Maintenance Efforts in UHB
Greetings Campus Community,
Facilities & Services painters will be performing general maintenance in the common areas of UHB over the next few weeks. This work will include patching and painting damaged and worn spots on the walls. Only common and public areas will be affected. Offices, classrooms, and private areas will not be included in this work.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as the university strives to renew and improve our learning and working environment.
Facilities and Services
Commencement 2024 - Student Speaker Application Form Now Available!
Dear Faculty and Staff:
The following message was sent to students on Wednesday, Feb. 28, regarding the Student Speaker Application form being available for those who plan to participate in Commencement 2024.
Attention all Graduating Students Who Plan To Participate in Commencement 2024!