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Sep 18, 2025
The following are major site prepation and construction priorities for Library Commons each month.
September 2025
Drill piers fully completed and foundation system under constructionBeam installation visible this…
Sep 18, 2025
We hope you will be able to join in celebrating this year’s University Scholars Award recipient on Wednesday, September 24.
If you plan to attend and have not yet registered, please do so by end of day Friday,…
Sep 18, 2025
Greetings Campus Community,
The roofing contractor will have a crane on site on Friday, Sept. 19 to remove roofing debris off of Founders Residence Hall. The crane will be positioned on the west side of Founders,…
Sep 18, 2025
On Saturday, September 20, the UIS Office of Advancement is hosting the UIS Alumni Gala at the Student Union.
Therefore, on Saturday, September 20, Parking Lot J and a section of Lot F will be closed…
Sep 17, 2025
9.17.25
Dear Colleagues,
As we begin another academic year at UIS, I am writing to invite you to participate in the State and University Employees Combined Appeal (SECA) campaign. SECA offers faculty and staff a meaningful way to…
Aug 28, 2025
From Provost Schwab
Colleagues,
I hope your semester is off to a good start and that you have enjoyed meeting new students and colleagues and reconnecting with others. The beautiful weather has provided a wonderful backdrop for the flurry of…
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Employee Recognition
Aug 18, 2025
Nathan Curry, a grounds worker, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for August 2025.
Curry is recognized as a conscientious employee who is kind and considerate. He helps…
Getting to Know You
Sep 12, 2025
What do you like about your job?
I love the opportunity to connect with students every day. One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is the highly collaborative nature of Student Affairs—not only within our…
Employee Events
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The University of Illinois Springfield will host a groundbreaking for its Library Commons building at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 19 on the UIS quad, near the Student Union.
The Library Commons is a publicly funded project…
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Date
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Time
Race starts promptly at 8:30 AM. Plan to arrive 15-30 minutes early.
Location
The Recreation and Athletic Center
2171 University DriveSpringfield, IL US…
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The search for the UIS Assistant Vice Chancellor for Facilities and Services has yielded three finalists. Finalists will be visiting campus and offering a presentation on the following dates:
An open forum…
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Join the Illinois Innocence Project on Tuesday, September 23 for our campus-wide Lunch & Learn with IIP exoneree Jerry Herrington. This Lunch & Learn is the first in our monthly series…