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May 15, 2025
If you received an email from GrantForward, it is not spam or a phishing attempt. This is a grant database that UIS is subscribed to. Previously, it only had accounts for faculty and those who opted in. Today, accounts…
May 14, 2025
To show our sincere appreciation for all you do, we’re offering 25% OFF all Sideline Store purchases with code THANKYOU—just for UIS faculty and staff.
This exclusive discount runs from May 12 through May 16 at 11:…
May 13, 2025
A critical plumbing repair will be performed this week on the first floor of Brookens - both classroom and library sides. Crews will be replacing a sewage pump, which requires shutting off water for the entire first…
May 13, 2025
During the Summer, the Student Union will be operating on Summer Hours.
Monday- Friday: 8 am-5 p.m.Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Ashley Hall, M.Ed
Director, Student Union
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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…
Feb 03, 2026
January-February 2026
From Provost Schwab
Greetings,
I’m grateful to see campus (and our online classrooms) back in action with the beginning of the spring semester. Although the idea of “spring” seems like a far-off concept given our…
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Employee Recognition
Mar 29, 2022
Allison Thornley has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for March 2022. She has worked for UIS Athletics since 2011 and currently serves as the associate athletic director…
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No employee specific events at this time. Check back soon! Visit our main website calendar for other university events.