Campus community,

Winter Weather Operations – Wednesday, Feb. 12

The Springfield area is forecasted to receive 2 to 4 inches of snow on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Due to the likely winter weather conditions, below is an update regarding campus operations.

Dear Colleagues,

As we complete the transition to our new Course Survey App (launched Intersession 2024-25), we want to let you know of an important deadline for accessing historical course evaluation student comments (Fall 2024 and earlier).

Please be aware that this Thursday, February 6, Parking Lot J and a section of Lot F will be closed to campus for parking due to an event being held at the Student Union.

On this date, please make sure to plan accordingly and utilize alternate parking lots authorized by your parking hang tag.

Thank you!

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

The following 2025 Commencement message was emailed to all UIS students on Tuesday, Feb. 4:

Dear students,

Planning is underway for the 2025 Commencement Ceremonies! All critical commencement information will arrive via your uis.edu email, so check your inbox frequently. You can also check the Commencement website for updates: uis.edu/commencement.

Commencement Ceremonies

This year, three commencement ceremonies (divided by college) will be held in Sangamon Auditorium in the UIS Performing Arts Center on the UIS Campus as noted below: 

The 18th Annual CARE Award

• The Chancellor’s Award to Recognize Excellence in Civil Service

The 22nd Annual CAPE Award

• The Chancellor’s Academic Professional Excellence Award

Four Additional Staff Awards:

• Orion Award (for impact on students)
• Polaris Award (for staff leadership)
• Nova Award (for new employees)
• Sirius Award (for shining attitude and performance)

Dear Colleagues,

F&S will oversee caulking work at the Colonnade on Monday, February 3 - weather permitting.

Scissor lifts will be in use so the work area will be cordoned off for safety. Please use caution if you must travel near the work area.

As always, your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated as we work to maintain our campus facilities.

Facilities and Services

Business Services Building (BSB) 33 

Email: facilities@uis.edu

UIS is committed to maintaining a drug-free environment for its students and employees, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Our Drug Prevention Policy and Program was prepared in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989.   

Please be aware that Parking Lot E will be closed on Friday, January 31, so that school children may safely enter the

UIS Performing Arts Center for the Staley Class Acts performance Experience Decades through Dance.

Thank you.

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