Greetings, Campus Community:

We are writing to inform you that the Tower 1 elevator in the Public Affairs Center (PAC) will be out of service indefinitely. We are currently awaiting the delivery of critical parts needed to complete the repairs necessary to restore elevator operation.

At this time, we do not have a firm timeline for the parts delivery and subsequent repair, but we will share a status update when we do.

We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to repair and maintain our critical infrastructure.

Spring has sprung so outdoor work has begun!

In the coming weeks, the painters will freshen up some striping in the parking lots and the pedestrian crosswalks across the campus. Please use caution when driving in areas where painting is being done.

Greetings Campus Community,

Simplex is performing an update on the fire alarm system in the Public Affairs Center (PAC). As part of the update procedures, the system will need to be tested.

On Tuesday, March 18, from 3 to 4 p.m., horns will be sounded intermittently in PAC. Evacuations are not necessary during this testing period. However, please do not ignore alarms that sound outside that testing window.

Your patience and understanding are appreciated as we work to ensure campus systems are operating properly and are up-to-date.

As part of the necessary plumbing infrastructure renovation project scheduled to begin this summer in the Public Affairs Center, Facilities & Services is working in collaboration with multiple campus partners to ensure a smooth transition process in operations. From June 2025 to September 2026, several units currently located in the PAC will temporarily pause or relocate their operations to other campus spaces due to the drilling and pipe excavation activities.

This newsletter provides updates on recent and ongoing construction projects, including the completion of lab renovations in the Health Sciences Building and exterior upgrades at Clover Court. It also shares important updates on maintenance procedures, winter safety tips, upcoming grounds projects, and recognizes outstanding staff achievements.

F&S will oversee caulking work at the Colonnade on Monday, February 3 - weather permitting.

Scissor lifts will be in use so the work area will be cordoned off for safety. Please use caution if you must travel near the work area.

As always, your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated as we work to maintain our campus facilities.

Facilities and Services

Business Services Building (BSB) 33 

Email: facilities@uis.edu

Dear UIS Campus Community,

The university needs everyone to help minimize natural gas usage on campus through next week.

The university has been notified by its natural gas supplier of a high likelihood that a natural gas Operational Flow Order (OFO) will be issued. While UIS works daily to reduce its carbon footprint and minimize natural gas consumption, this week presents an especially critical challenge. Any natural gas usage exceeding the university’s contractual allowance incurs significantly high costs during an OFO.

This newsletter highlights upcoming and ongoing infrastructure projects, including a major two-year plumbing renovation at the Public Affairs Center starting in June 2025 and exterior renovations for Clover Court buildings. It also shares updates on lab modernizations, HVAC maintenance, space heater policies, scheduling changes for spring classrooms, and snow removal protocols, while recognizing outstanding staff achievements and providing contact information for various campus services.

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,

Facilities and Services will be overseeing the inspection and testing of fire alarms this week. The alarm horns and the strobe lights will be activated intermittently as part of the test procedures to ensure all components of the system are working properly. Please note: You should not ignore any alarms sounding outside this schedule or alarms that sound for a prolonged length of time.

Dear Campus Community,

Facilities and Services will be overseeing the inspection and testing of the fire alarm system in PAC on Tuesday, January 7. The alarm horns and the strobe lights will be activated intermittently as part of the test procedures to ensure all components of the system are working properly. Please note: You should not ignore any alarms sounding outside this schedule or alarms that sound for a prolonged length of time.