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Jul 09, 2025
Employees not currently enrolled in payroll deduction can purchase a 2025-26 parking hang tag online by enrolling in payroll deduction or using a debit or credit card. Please note that employees not enrolled in payroll…
Jul 09, 2025
We have Bocce ball courts on campus!
We’d like to offer a summer lunch league for UIS employees. Yes, it’s a bit warm outside, but it’s not a game that takes a lot of energy. It's a game that's a lot of fun.
A…
Jul 08, 2025
Timely Warning – Attempted Arson
Date/Time of Incident: Over the night of July 7, 2025Location: Public Affairs Center (PAC)
Dear campus community member,
The UIS Police Department is issuing this Timely…
Jul 03, 2025
The elevator in PAC Tower 1 has been taken out of service for the near future. Substantial repairs are necessary, which may take some time to complete.
We will share status updates as they become available.
Thank…
Dec 09, 2025
12.9.25
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,
As the holiday season draws near, I have been reflecting on what makes me proud to be a Prairie Star. It is not just our accomplishments, though we have many to celebrate. It is the spirit of this…
Dec 04, 2025
December 2025
From Provost Schwab
Greetings,
As we approach the end of the fall semester, I want to send a note of appreciation to all members of the UIS community for all you do. Over the Thanksgiving break I had a chance to reflect on…
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Employee Recognition
Jun 28, 2023
Laura Hecht has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for June 2023. She is a customer service representative for UIS Residence Life.
In her role, Hecht works at the Residence Life…
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