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Jul 25, 2025
We’re excited to announce that AI Companion, Zoom’s generative AI assistant, will be available to use on Zoom starting August 1.  To learn more about Zoom AI Companion, join us on Thursday, July 31, from…
Jul 25, 2025
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…
Jul 23, 2025
The Office of Web and Digital Strategy has launched new department/term content blocks and new card blocks to provide additional options for editors to use, without requiring custom code! Department & Term…
Jul 22, 2025
Residence Life is seeking volunteers to assist with our Fall 2025 Move In! This is a wonderful way to meet new students, welcome families to campus and celebrate the start of the year!  Move In Day for New…
Jul 15, 2025
7.15.25 Dear Faculty & Staff — Following President Killeen’s June 25 announcement, this message confirms the 1% merit-based salary program for the 2025-26 academic year. The 1% merit-based salary program is to be distributed at the…
Chancellor Gooch
Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.
Chancellor
May 05, 2025
From Provost Schwab Colleagues, As we come to the end of an eventful and sometimes challenging academic year, I simply want to express my appreciation for the faculty, staff, and students who make UIS the great place it is to learn, work, and…
Brandon Schwab
Brandon Schwab, Ph.D.
Provost

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Employee Recognition

May 14, 2025
Yoselin Gonzalez, a building service worker in facilities and services, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for May 2025.Gonzalez was nominated by campus colleagues for her…

Getting to Know You

May 29, 2025
Priyanka Deo is an instructor in the School of Communications and Media and director for Student Media. Can you give a brief timeline of how your career led you to UIS? My journey to the University of Illinois…

Employee Events

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Sign up for website editor training on the uis.edu website. Training typically lasts an hour and is open to all staff and students. Web Editor Training Sign Up
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The fall 2025 employee information session will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, in Brookens Auditorium. The session will include updates on NorthStar initiatives and other key developments. A Q and A…
SECA Bingo | October 22 | Check-In at 11:30
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Join us for SECA Bingo on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in the Student Union Ballroom. All proceeds from this event will benefit Compass for Kids. Check-In Begins at 11:30 a.m.Bingo Starts at NoonLocation: Student…
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The Center for State Policy and Leadership and the Office of Graduate Intern Programs are pleased to host the 2025 Samuel K. Gove Legislative Internship Hall of Fame Reception & Induction Ceremony! Please save the…