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Jul 03, 2025
Our offices (Diversity Center, Women’s Center, and Gender and Sexuality Student Services) will be closed from Wednesday, July 3rd, through Sunday, July 6th. We will resume regular operations on Monday, July 7th. You…
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…
Jul 02, 2025
Greetings Campus Community,
As the University begins constructing Library Commons, parking Lot A-North will be closed for employees, students and campus visitors starting on July 7 to allow the…
Jul 01, 2025
July 1, 2025
The following is important information for employees enrolled in State of Illinois health insurance coverage who made a health plan change for the new plan year, beginning July 1.
If you did…
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
May 16, 2023
Shannon Smith has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for May 2023. She is the ticket manager for UIS Performing Arts Services. Her nominator describes her as a “beacon of customer…
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No employee specific events at this time. Check back soon! Visit our main website calendar for other university events.