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.

Dear UIS Faculty Members:

The Senate Committee on the Library invites you to participate in a brief survey designed to better understand how faculty use, value, and evaluate library resources. Your insights are vital in helping us improve and tailor library services to better support your teaching, research, and professional needs.

The survey will take approximately 5–10 minutes to complete and will remain open until midnight on April 16th.

Please be aware that Parking Lot E will be closed on Thursday, March  27, so that school children may safely enter the UIS Performing Arts Center for the Staley Class Acts performance, Pete the Cat.

Thank you!

Parking Operations
Office: BSB 43
Phone: (217) 206-8502
Email: parking@uis.edu

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.

As we gear up for Springfest 2025, we invite you to consider hosting a Bonus Event to enhance student engagement and contribute to this exciting campus tradition! Bonus Events provide an opportunity for students participating in Springfest to earn additional points toward their overall score while attending meaningful and enriching activities.

If you are interested in hosting a Bonus Event, please submit your proposal including the following details:

Please be aware that Parking Lot E will be closed on Tuesday, March 25, so that school children may safely enter the UIS Performing Arts Center for an event.

Thank you!

Parking Operations
Office: BSB 43
Phone: (217) 206-8502
Email: parking@uis.edu

Thanks to campus and system-level financial support, ITS is in the process of implementing a campus-wide infrastructure refresh as part of our efforts to improve Wi-Fi performance. This is a multi-phase project with an expected projected completion date of August 2025.

During the week of March 24, we will be upgrading the Student Union and Trillium.

During the transition for each building, laptops, tablets, and phones should automatically switch to the new Wi-Fi after a possible brief interruption in service.

What: UIS Directory maintenance

Impact: The UIS Directory will be read-only during maintenance. Users will be able to search but will not be able to update their biography, change their picture, etc.

When: Monday, March 24 starting at 9 a.m. Maintenance is expected to be completed by 1 p.m.

Questions/Concerns: Please reach out to ITS Client Services at techsupport@uis.edu or 217/206-6000

It is time to collect ideas for project proposals for the Chester Fund. This is an endowed fund provided to the University of Illinois to be used for the purchase of items or commodities that will add to the attractiveness of the University to visitors, such as rare books, works of art and museum items/pieces. Successfully funded prior projects at UIS include: the welcome mural in Enrollment Management; artwork for the new Library Commons; interior and external artwork for the Student Union; and the Lincoln statue. 

Springfest is one of the longest-standing traditions at University of Illinois Springfield, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and alumni for a week of friendly competition, teamwork, and campus spirit! Springfest 2025 will take place from April 21st–26th, and we need judges and volunteers to help make this event a success.