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Apr 01, 2026
The Annual Evaluation Process for Academic Professional and Civil Service employees has begun!  Human Resources is pleased to present an updated electronic version of the Annual Performance Evaluation to…
Apr 01, 2026
April 1st is National Walking Day and Campus Recreation created an opportunity for our campus to get moving. We wish to invite our staff and faculty to participate! The 1-mile walk has been rescheduled …
Mar 30, 2026
Dear Faculty and Staff: During our March 26 bargaining session with the union representing tenured/tenure-track faculty, the University delivered a comprehensive package proposal on all outstanding issues in an…
Mar 20, 2026
Greetings Campus Community, We are writing to let you know that the roofing crew will be returning to the LRH building on Monday, March 23 to resume roof work. You may notice increased activity around the…
May 04, 2026
5.4.26 Dear UIS Community: The 55th annual commencement will take place on Saturday, May 9, at the Bank of Springfield Center. A total of 1,020 students will participate in the ceremonies. At 12:30 p.m., we will celebrate…
Chancellor Gooch
Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.
Chancellor
Apr 28, 2026
April-May 2026 From Provost Schwab Dear Colleagues, With final exam week and commencement in sight, my message is simple: thank you. Commencement reminds us why our work matters—students crossing the stage, families and friends cheering,…
Brandon Schwab
Brandon Schwab, Ph.D.
Provost

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Employee Recognition

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Sep 23, 2025
Cory Strawn named UIS Employee of the Month for September 2025
Cory Strawn, a steam and power plant worker in the building maintenance department, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for September 2025. Strawn is recognized as a detail-…

Getting to Know You

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Jan 20, 2026
Getting to Know You: Morell Old
What do you like about your job?  I like that I do different kinds of tasks every day and talk to many different people, which keeps me from getting bored. I meet one-on-one with students to help them find…

Employee Events

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