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Aug 07, 2025
Pattie Piotrowski
Excitement is growing at the University of Illinois Springfield as construction is underway on the new Library Commons building. The publicly funded project was made possible by a $42.5 million…
Aug 05, 2025
We’re excited to invite you to submit a breakout session proposal for the Student Leadership Summit, taking place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in the Student Union Ballroom!
This year’s theme is…
Aug 05, 2025
The PAC Tower 1 elevator was repaired today and is back in service. Unfortunately, Kone was not able to repair the PAC Tower 2 and Brookens library-side elevators, so both remain offline at this time.
We will…
Jul 31, 2025
Don’t miss the annual Faculty-Staff Academic Year Kickoff!
Mark your calendar to attend the annual Faculty-Staff Kickoff at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 21 in the Student Union Ballroom. You will hear from the chancellor and vice…
Aug 04, 2025
8.4.25
Happy August, everyone —
Last week, Cabinet held a retreat at the Lake Springfield Field Station. It was a great opportunity for each member of the Cabinet to share their progress on top priorities and discuss our individual and…
Jul 21, 2025
Dear Colleagues:
I am pleased to announce the following faculty have been reappointed, in accordance with the Faculty Personnel Policy governing second- and fourth-year review of probationary faculty at UIS.
2nd Year Reappointment
Brandon…
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Employee Recognition
Jul 29, 2025
Amanda Weibring, an associate registrar in records and registration, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for July 2025.
Weibring is recognized for her exceptional leadership,…
Getting to Know You
Aug 04, 2025
How did you get started in your career field?
My journey into higher education began during my undergraduate years at Kentucky State University, where I was deeply engaged on campus. I started a book club,…
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.
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How do AI detectors work? Are they accurate? What biases do these systems have? Join ITS and COLRS staff to see live testing of an AI detection tool.
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Learn our playbook for the upcoming year, and meet new faculty and administrative staff. Following Kickoff, join us for Convocation in the Sangamon Auditorium and a party on the quad with free food.
Bring an item…
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We are thrilled to introduce the August installment of the Employee Development Series: Leaves of Absence. This session will be presented by Heather Moore from the Office of Human Resources. Get ready to take a…