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Announcements

Rooftop Units Installed at SLB - April 10
Apr 09, 2024
Installation of two new rooftop units (RTUs) on the Student Life Building (SLB) will take place tomorrow, April 10. Beginning early tomorrow morning, a crane will be positioned on the east side of the building for this…
Important Commencement Information: Faculty and Staff Update 4.4.24
Apr 04, 2024
As you know, this year’s commencement ceremonies will be held on campus in Sangamon Auditorium in the UIS Performing Arts Center.  The ceremonies will be as follows: Friday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. - Graduates from…
Human Resources Updates and Announcements: April 2024
Apr 03, 2024
Annual Evaluations for Civil Service and Academic Professional Employees The Annual Evaluation Process for Academic Professional and Civil Service employees has begun! The evaluation period is from April 1, 2023…

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

Message from the Chancellor: Jacob K. Friefeld named director of the UIS Center for Lincoln Studies
Jul 31, 2023
7.31.23 Dear Faculty and Staff — I am pleased to share that Jacob K. Friefeld has been selected to serve as the Director of the Center for Lincoln Studies. He will begin his appointment Aug. 16. He comes to UIS from the Abraham Lincoln…
Message from the Chancellor: Faculty Tenure and Promotion
Jul 24, 2023
7.24.23 Dear members of the UIS Campus Community: I am pleased to announce that on July 20, 2023, after campus-level review, the University of Illinois Board of Trustees approved the following UIS faculty for tenure and/or promotion:…
Message from the Chancellor: Rob Kerr named Executive Director of Innovation & Opportunity
Jul 19, 2023
7.19.23 Dear Faculty and Staff — I am pleased to share that Rob Kerr has been selected to serve as the inaugural Executive Director of Innovation and Opportunity. He will begin his appointment Aug. 1. Rob has spent more than 20 years in…

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Employee Recognition

Shannon Smith
Shannon Smith named the UIS Employee of the Month for May 2023
May 16, 2023
Shannon Smith has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for May 2023. She is the ticket manager for UIS Performing Arts Services. Her nominator describes her as a “beacon of customer…

Employee Events

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