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We’re thrilled to invite you to be part of New Student Welcome 2025—a vibrant event marking the close of new student orientation and the kickoff to the academic year, designed to help our newest Prairie Stars feel at home and connected!
We’re currently seeking campus partners to host Breakout Sessions, Evening or Late-Night Social Events, or Open Houses/Affinity Group Meet-Ups. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your department, organization, or initiative while making a lasting impact on our newest Prairie Stars.
Cynthia Thompson's Retirement Celebration
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 faculty, staff, and students! Help shape an unforgettable Homecoming Week at UIS, happening September 14–20, by submitting your event proposal aligned with this year’s theme: “Written in the Stars.”
By contributing a program idea, you’re helping to create a dynamic and inclusive celebration that reflects the spirit of our campus community.
Student Fee Advisory Committee
What is Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC)?
SFAC is an advisory body to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs regarding the oversight of the Service Fee, General Fee, Health Fee, Student Union Fee, and Green Fee. The SFAC reviews fees on an annual basis. Changes to student fees reviewed by SFAC will be sent to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and then on to the Chancellor and/or Cabinet for consideration.
Have an idea for a UIS Homecoming event? Submit your idea on UIS Connection. Homecoming is set for Sept. 14–20. This year’s theme is “Written in the Stars”—a celebration of Prairie Star pride, connection, and possibility.
Springfest 2025 is just around the corner, and we need judges to help make this long-standing UIS tradition a success! Running from April 21st–26th, Springfest brings together students, faculty, staff, and alumni for a week of friendly competition and campus spirit.
Judges play a key role in scoring competitions, ensuring fair play, and keeping the excitement going. Sign-ups are open now through April 15th—we welcome faculty, staff, students, and alumni to participate!
As we gear up for Springfest 2025, we invite you to consider hosting a Bonus Event to enhance student engagement and contribute to this exciting campus tradition! Bonus Events provide an opportunity for students participating in Springfest to earn additional points toward their overall score while attending meaningful and enriching activities.
If you are interested in hosting a Bonus Event, please submit your proposal including the following details:
Springfest is one of the longest-standing traditions at University of Illinois Springfield, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and alumni for a week of friendly competition, teamwork, and campus spirit! Springfest 2025 will take place from April 21st–26th, and we need judges and volunteers to help make this event a success.
Ryan Bye is the Director Strategy and Partnerships for the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs.
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Chancellor’s Thinkers Series - A Call to Think: On Common Ground
Please save the date for our next Chancellor’s Thinkers Series - A Call To Think: On Common Ground. Chancellor Gooch will be joined by Matt Van Vossen and Ryan Melchin, Class of 2011 UIS Graduates. Matt and Ryan will discuss how they navigated diverse leadership roles on campus, including leading the college democrats and republicans while sharing a dorm room. Matt and Ryan exemplify respect for differences and the power of finding common ground.