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Sep 25, 2025
Dear Colleagues,
The Professional Staff Leadership Academy (PSLA) is a system-wide program designed to foster and sustain a culture of exceptional, dynamic, and transformational leadership across all levels of the…
Sep 25, 2025
The Office of Strategic Communications will be hosting two Open Photo Studio sessions for Fall 2025 for all staff or faculty. The photos can be used for university purposes such as department websites, campus…
Sep 25, 2025
We’re excited to announce that the Parking Lot D improvement project will officially begin on Monday, September 29. Please note that Parking Lot D will be closed starting at the end of day on Thursday, September 25.…
Sep 25, 2025
We are excited to announce that the Good Idea Fund is available again this year! This initiative offers one-time (non-recurring) funds to support innovative ideas from UIS staff and faculty. If you have a…
Sep 17, 2025
9.17.25
Dear Colleagues,
As we begin another academic year at UIS, I am writing to invite you to participate in the State and University Employees Combined Appeal (SECA) campaign. SECA offers faculty and staff a meaningful way to…
Sep 20, 2025
Dear UIS Community,
Last evening, Friday, September 19, the White House issued a Presidential Proclamation enacting certain restrictions on specific entries into the United States for nonimmigrant workers with H1-B visas. The…
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Employee Recognition
Sep 23, 2025
Cory Strawn, a steam and power plant worker in the building maintenance department, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for September 2025.
Strawn is recognized as a detail-…
Getting to Know You
Sep 25, 2025
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…
Employee Events
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Campus Senate will meet on Friday, September 26, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, in the Lincoln Residence Hall Great Room.
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We are excited to announce that our September session of the Employee Development Series will be Planning Events on Campus. Many events and activities are happening on our campus at any given time and there are…
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ODA is excited to announce the 1st Annual Digital Accessibility (A11Y) Workshop, happening Wednesday, October 1, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Accessibility allies are vital partners in our mission to create a more…
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The next Civil Service Advisory Council meeting will be held Wednesday, October 1, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held in BRK 141A (located in ITS). All civil service employees are welcome to attend.
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