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Announcements
Dec 19, 2024
Join us on Friday, January 31, for a half-day RISE Professional Development Retreat focused on Workplace Communication. Choose from morning or afternoon sessions with the opportunity to enjoy a provided lunch and gain…
Dec 20, 2024
COLRS Winter Intersession Support
No office hours will be held on December 24 through January 1.COLRS is closed on December 25 and January 1.The COLRS team will be rotating coverage to provide support for faculty…
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…
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
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…
Dec 09, 2024
12.9.24
Happy Monday, UIS!
With finals in full swing, winter break is just around the corner. It will be a little quiet on campus without our students, but this time gives us an opportunity to decompress and prepare for the spring semester. I…
Dec 03, 2024
12.3.24
Dear colleagues —
Dr. Ken Kriz, who has served as interim vice chancellor for finance and administration since May 2023, has shared his intention to transition from his interim leadership role effective August 2025 and return to his…
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
Dec 09, 2024
Teresa Seacrist, parking manager for University of Illinois Springfield Facilities and Services, has been named the Employee of the Month for November 2024.Seacrist oversees the university’s parking operations and is…
Employee Events
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Sign up for website editor training on the new 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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Sign up for website editor training on the new 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 Employee of the Month/Employee of the Year (EOM/EOY) Program recognizes employees who have served UIS in an exceptional manner. Please join us in the Student Union Ballroom on 1/30/2025 as we celebrate our 2024…