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
Apr 23, 2024
The arena in TRAC will be closed for a refinish and repaint job beginning Monday, April 29 until Wednesday, May 29. This is completed approximately every ten years.
The rest of the facility will remain open as…
Apr 16, 2024
The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) has mandated that all public institutions of higher learning write an equity plan, which is due in May. Dr. Tena Helton is heading this effort for the UIS campus. …
Apr 15, 2024
Greetings Campus Community,
On Tuesday, April 16, our Facilities & Services crews will be conducting a plumbing repair in the Public Affairs Center (PAC). This repair will require us to temporarily close 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
Mar 29, 2024
3.29.2024
Dear Colleagues & Students:
I am pleased to announce the Board of Trustees has approved the following faculty for sabbatical leave during academic year 2024-2025:
Fall 2024
Cheng-Chia (Brian) ChenAhmad JumahHanfu…
Mar 18, 2024
3.18.24
Hello, Prairie Stars:
It’s hard to believe we are already nearing the end of the semester, with spring break in our rearview mirror and Commencement on the horizon. If you’re interested in volunteering for Commencement on campus this…
Mar 04, 2024
3.4.24
Happy Monday, UIS!
Thank you to everyone who attended Friday's Rise Professional Development Retreat and to the committee members who spent months planning a wonderful event. There were so many good sessions that it was hard to choose…
News from the Provost
Dec 06, 2023
Academic Affairs News - November/December 2023
From Provost Schwab
Dear colleagues:
As we approach the end of the year, I want to express my appreciation to the UIS community for making my first semester here such a good experience. I am…
Oct 25, 2023
Academic Affairs News - October 2023
From Provost Schwab
Dear colleagues:
It’s hard to believe that we already are past the mid-point of fall semester and that some of you just submitted grades while others started second-half courses this…
Aug 30, 2023
According to UIS policy, each academic year the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs & Provost notifies the UIS community of the names of those among the faculty scheduled for tenure review and second- or fourth-year reappointment review.…
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Employee Recognition
Feb 22, 2024
Amanda Roberts has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for February 2024. She is an interlibrary loan specialist at UIS Brookens Library.
Her supervisor, Robin Mize, said she 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.
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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.
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