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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 16, 2025
Are you looking to boost your activity and improve your health in a fun, supportive way? Are you interested in joining an encouraging, noncompetitive team that celebrates progress and encourages each other?…
Sep 16, 2025
Vachel Lindsay Drive will be closed Wednesday, September 17 at noon and re-open Thursday September 18 at noon.
Please use Ernest Hemingway Drive and University Drive to access campus during this time.
Residents…
Sep 16, 2025
A section of Richard Wright Drive will be closed Friday, September 19 from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm for the Homecoming Pep Rally Block party.
We appreciate your understanding and encourage everyone to take…
Feb 23, 2026
2.23.26
Dear UIS Community:
The midpoint of the semester is approaching, which means it's almost time for the Spring Employee Information Session. I strongly encourage you to attend. The session will take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. March…
Mar 03, 2026
March 2026
From Provost Schwab
Greetings!
As we near the midpoint of the semester and anticipate spring recess, the longer days and milder temperatures offer a welcome reminder that progress—both personal and professional—is often…
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Employee Recognition
Oct 13, 2023
Patty Meyer has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for October 2023. She is the superintendent of building services for UIS Facilities and Services.
“Patty’s commitment to her…
Getting to Know You
Oct 10, 2024
Maria Zavala is a financial aid coordinator in the Office of Financial Aid.
What do you like about your job?
I work in the Office of Financial Aid, and I’m grateful for the experience of learning about financial…
Employee Events
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