UIS Orbit is a resource for University of Illinois Springfield employees to find important news and announcements, new hire information, human resources info, upcoming employee events and more!
Announcements
Jan 17, 2025
Upcoming Firewall Maintenance
During the morning of Tuesday, January 21, ITS will be performing a critical security update on our firewalls. We do not anticipate any interruption in service or downtime.
If you…
Jan 16, 2025
Good as Gold: Springfield Volunteer Awards
Recognizing the achievements of local volunteers and nonprofits. Submit your nominations today!
Award Categories
Heart of Gold VolunteerYouth Volunteer…
Jan 15, 2025
Dear Faculty,
I hope that this week is the beginning of a great semester for you and your students. As the campus faculty athletic representative, I'm writing you with a couple of reminders as we begin the…
UIS Mobile App
The UIS Mobile app is now available for download on both the App Store and Google Play Store. Features include quick access to events, news, dining info, and safety links. Visit the UIS Mobile App page to learn more and download!
News from the Chancellor
Jan 13, 2025
1.13.24
Happy Monday, UIS!
It’s exciting to welcome our students back for the first full week of Spring 2025 classes. Last year brought incredible successes, including academic and athletic achievements, new student experiences and vibrant…
Jan 07, 2025
1.7.25
Dear Faculty and Staff:
We are honored to welcome the Illinois House of Representatives to UIS on Wednesday, Jan. 8, for the ceremonial opening of the 104th General Assembly. During this historic event, all 118 House members will take…
Dec 19, 2024
Good afternoon,
I am excited to announce that we are planning another on-campus Professional Development Retreat for faculty and staff as part of our Rise initiative. This retreat will take place on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, and will focus on…
News from the Provost
Dec 03, 2024
From Provost Schwab
I am watching the snow fall for the first time this season and appreciating how our lovely campus changes appearance throughout the year. It has been a busy fall semester, and I hope you are poised for a strong finish and…
Nov 05, 2024
From Provost Schwab
I write this month’s note while listening to the wind and rain outside, watching the falling leaves, and thinking about what might come following the Presidential election. I hope that everyone that was eligible to vote did…
Oct 17, 2024
The Provost's Leadership Team is pleased to announce 12 of 23 Good Idea Fund (GIF) proposals submitted for AY 24-25 have been awarded full or partial funding. Read about funded proposals as well as outcomes of last year's Good Idea initiatives.
Department Newsletters
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Employee Recognition
Jan 13, 2025
University of Illinois Springfield has named Jason Keran, a mailing equipment operator and expeditor for Campus Services, as the Employee of the Month for December 2024.
Keran, who joined UIS in November 2018,…
Employee Events
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2025 IIN Social Innovation Workshop
Join CSPL and the Illinois Innovation Network for a Social Innovation Workshop at the UIS Student Union Ballroom and on Zoom! Learn design thinking principles that will help…
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Join us from 9-10 a.m. Jan. 22 in the Student Union Ballroom for our next Employee Development Series: Meet HR.
At this event, there will be an opportunity to hear organizational updates happening within Human…
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What is happening?
We'll be hosting weekly 30-minute hands-on workshops on a variety of topics. If there are other topics you'd like to see offered, please reach out to Kara at kmcel2@uis.edu.
Who Should…