UIS Orbit is a resource for University of Illinois Springfield employees to find important news and announcements, new hire information, human resources info, upcoming employee events and more!
Jul 23, 2025
The Office of Web and Digital Strategy has launched new department/term content blocks and new card blocks to provide additional options for editors to use, without requiring custom code!
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Jul 22, 2025
Residence Life is seeking volunteers to assist with our Fall 2025 Move In! This is a wonderful way to meet new students, welcome families to campus and celebrate the start of the year!
Move In Day for New…
Jul 21, 2025
Greeting colleagues,
The new academic year will be here in just a few weeks! If you are planning to hire a student to work during Fall semester, please register for the Foot in the Door Fair.
2025 Foot in the…
Jul 21, 2025
Facilities and Services will oversee the inspection of fire alarm systems in the coming week. This is primarily a visual inspection, but there will be brief, intermittent activations of alarm horns and strobe lights as…
Jul 07, 2025
7.7.2025
Happy July, everyone —
I hope everyone is enjoying a productive and restful summer. While the season brings a slower pace for some, much work continues across campus, particularly with Facilities improvements. Make sure to read…
Apr 03, 2025
Dear UIS Community,
As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance student success, we have recently begun work on our HLC Quality Initiative, a large-scale improvement process required by HLC as part of our participation in the Open Pathway…
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Employee Recognition
Apr 21, 2025
Ravneet Chhokar, director of environmental compliance and safety in Facilities and Services, has been named 69ÂÜÀòapp Springfield Employee of the Month for April 2025.
“Ravneet’s cheerful and…
Getting to Know You
May 29, 2025
Priyanka Deo is an instructor in the School of Communications and Media and director for Student Media.
Can you give a brief timeline of how your career led you to UIS?
My journey to 69ÂÜÀòapp…
Employee Events
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The fall 2025 employee information session will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, in Brookens Auditorium.
The session will include updates on NorthStar initiatives and other key developments. A Q and A…
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Join us for SECA Bingo on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in the Student Union Ballroom. All proceeds from this event will benefit Compass for Kids.
Check-In Begins at 11:30 a.m.Bingo Starts at NoonLocation: Student…
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The Center for State Policy and Leadership and the Office of Graduate Intern Programs are pleased to host the 2025 Samuel K. Gove Legislative Internship Hall of Fame Reception & Induction Ceremony! Please save the…
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