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The start of a new academic year is an exciting but sometimes overwhelming experience for new students, especially when it comes to finding yourself, getting involved, establishing a community and excelling in your classes. At the University of Illinois Springfield, there are many opportunities available that will allow you to engage with your peers, develop meaningful connections and access resources that will help you shine as our newest Prairie Star. Curious to know how you can find your community at UIS? We have solutions!
The arena in TRAC will be closed for a refinish and repaint job beginning Monday, April 29 until Wednesday, May 29. This is completed approximately every ten years.
The rest of the facility will remain open as normal.
If you have any questions, please contact Jay Swenson at jswen2@uis.edu.
UIS Blood Drive
In conjunction with our Health Fair on Wednesday, April 24th, the UIS Blood Drive will take place in the TRAC arena from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Jordan Killen, M.S., ACSM-EP
Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness
University of Illinois Springfield
One University Plaza, MS REC 1008
Springfield, IL 62703
217-206-8400
The top 3 things to maintaining mental and physical health in college is sleep, nutrition and movement.
Vachel Lindsay Drive will be closed Wednesday, September 6 at 12 noon and re-open Thursday September 7 at 12 noon. Please use Ernest Hemingway Drive and University Drive to access campus during this time. Residents of West Campus may access the parking lot using 11th Street and the first parking lot entrance on Vachel Lindsay.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but hope you enjoy the REC Palooza Street Party Wednesday evening.
Go Stars!
UIS Esports Arena Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The University of Illinois Springfield will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new cutting-edge esports gaming arena that will allow students to virtually compete against other collegiate teams in the United States.
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield Campus Recreation Department will hold the eighth annual Prairie Stars 5K run/walk. The race is open to UIS students, faculty, staff and community members.
WHEN: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9
WHERE: The Recreation and Athletic Center at UIS, 2171 University Drive, Springfield
Lunch at the Lake
On Tuesday, August 8, come spend your lunch hour enjoying the scenery at the Field House, just steps away from campus! Bring your own lunch and take part in lawn games or go on a Field Station Lab tour. Cookies will also be available.
The Field Station is located at:
9 Club Area
Springfield, IL 62712
Brought to you by Campus Recreation and Human Resources
Questions? Contact UIS HR
217.206.6652
uishr@uis.edu
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield Department of Campus Recreation will host its annual Health and Safety Fair. This event is free and open to the public, UIS students, faculty, staff and alumni.
WHEN: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2023
WHERE: UIS Quad
DETAILS: The event will offer meal prep ideas, a rock-climbing wall, outdoor yard games, prizes and giveaways.
2025 Pickleball Open
Prairie Stars Pickleball Open
Presented by Campus Recreation
February 21st-23rd
UIS Recreation and Athletic Center | Springfield, IL