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Aug 13, 2025
Join us for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Library Commons at UIS:
When: Friday, September 19, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.Where: On the UIS quad, near the Student Union
This student-centered,…
Aug 07, 2025
Pattie Piotrowski
Excitement is growing at the University of Illinois Springfield as construction is underway on the new Library Commons building. The publicly funded project was made possible by a $42.5 million…
Aug 05, 2025
We’re excited to invite you to submit a breakout session proposal for the Student Leadership Summit, taking place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in the Student Union Ballroom!
This year’s theme is…
Aug 05, 2025
The PAC Tower 1 elevator was repaired today and is back in service. Unfortunately, Kone was not able to repair the PAC Tower 2 and Brookens library-side elevators, so both remain offline at this time.
We will…
Dec 09, 2025
12.9.25
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,
As the holiday season draws near, I have been reflecting on what makes me proud to be a Prairie Star. It is not just our accomplishments, though we have many to celebrate. It is the spirit of this…
Dec 04, 2025
December 2025
From Provost Schwab
Greetings,
As we approach the end of the fall semester, I want to send a note of appreciation to all members of the UIS community for all you do. Over the Thanksgiving break I had a chance to reflect on…
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Employee Recognition
Nov 30, 2023
Lisa Bowen has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for November 2023. She is the classroom scheduling administrator for UIS Facilities and Services.
Her nominator said she is “a…
Getting to Know You
Oct 10, 2024
Maria Zavala is a financial aid coordinator in the Office of Financial Aid.
What do you like about your job?
I work in the Office of Financial Aid, and I’m grateful for the experience of learning about financial…
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