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!

Sep 24, 2025
Artworks in the Art & Artifacts Collection at the University of Illinois Springfield, including two-dimensional, three-dimensional, decorative arts, and miscellaneous objects, are offered to UIS faculty and staff…
Sep 22, 2025
Under Regulation 16.011 under Policy and Rules, civil service staff are now required to submit a conflict of interest form annually. A communication was recently sent to all Civil Service employees alerting them to the…
Sep 22, 2025
On Thursday, September 25, Parking Lot J will be closed to campus for parking due to an event being held at the Student Union. On this date, please plan accordingly and utilize alternate parking lots…
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…
Jan 26, 2026
1.26.26 Big things are happening on campus. Thank you to everyone for your flexibility and patience as this work progresses. Construction on the new Library Commons is moving forward, with structural steel installation underway and…
Chancellor Gooch
Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.
Chancellor
Feb 05, 2026
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gregg “Bagel” Johnson as the next Dean of the College of Public Affairs and Education (CPAE), pending final approval by the Board of Trustees. Dr. Johnson…
Brandon Schwab
Brandon Schwab, Ph.D.
Provost

See What's Cooking

Today's menu isn't posted yet. Check again soon!

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…

Getting to Know You

Oct 30, 2024
Carissa Isenberg is the program coordinator for the Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation. Can you give me a brief timeline of how your career led you to UIS? My undergraduate…

Employee Events

No employee specific events at this time. Check back soon! Visit our main website calendar for other university events.