National Student Employee Appreciation Week is coming soon - April 13-17

Do you supervise student staff? Would you like them to receive a little token of appreciation the week of April 13th? If so, sign up by sharing the number of student staff in your department.

Attentions Volunteers: Now is the time to register your team for the United Way of Central Illinois' 2026 Spring Day of Action on Friday, April 24.

Good as Gold: Springfield Volunteer Awards

Recognizing the achievements of local volunteers and non-profits.

Join us on Monday, April 20 as we come together to honor the remarkable individuals and organizations that enrich the Springfield community through their dedication and service. The Good as Gold Ceremony, established in 2009, shines a spotlight on the tireless volunteers and nonprofit organizations that embody the spirit of giving.

The University of Illinois Springfield, Junior League of Springfield and the United Way of Central Illinois honored more than 40 Sangamon County volunteers, businesses and organizations during the 17th annual Good as Gold Ceremony on April 21, 2025, in the UIS Student Union.

The Good as Gold Ceremony was started in 2008 to honor people, businesses and organizations who freely give their time and talents to make Sangamon County a better place to live.

Good as Gold: Springfield Volunteer Awards

Recognizing the achievements of local volunteers and nonprofits. Submit your nominations today!

Award Categories

• Heart of Gold Volunteer
• Youth Volunteer Award
• Distinguished Volunteer Award
• Business Honor Roll
• Organization of the Year
• Star Staff, Star Student (LLCC or UIS)

Nominations for these categories are due Friday, Feb. 14. This year's ceremony will be held on Monday, April 21.

The Sangamon County Board of Elections will be in the Student Union from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this week for early voting in the 2024 General Election.

NOTE: This polling place is only for residents in the following precincts: Capital 14, 21, 37, 60, 70, 82, 92, Woodside 02 and Woodside 04.

Students registered to vote with a campus address may use this location. On-site voter registration is available.

Connie D. Komnick

Assistant Director, Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center

Student Leadership Center 103

Egg Cartons of all sizes are needed to help us prepare for opening day on Sept. 3rd. Drop cartons off in any donation bin on campus. Feel free to add non-perishable food items as well - accepted year-round!

Campus Food Donation Bin Locations:

The University of Illinois Springfield, Junior League of Springfield and the United Way of Central Illinois honored more than 40 Sangamon County volunteers, businesses and organizations during the 16th annual Good as Gold Ceremony on April 22 in the UIS Student Union. 

The Good as Gold Ceremony was started in 2008 to honor people, businesses and organizations who freely give their time and talents to make Sangamon County a better place to live.

Distinguished Volunteer Award

Help provide a warm welcome to new students this fall by filling out Welcome Cards. Stop by the Volunteer & Civic Engagement Center (Student Union 103) and pick up as many as you would like to complete. We have a goal of 200! Take them back to your office, or stop by and fill them out in the Student Union. Students have loved getting these the past two years, and we would love to have your help in making it happen again this year.