Zach Logsdon named the UIS Employee of the Month for December 2023
Zach Logsdon has been named the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield Employee of the Month for December 2023. He is an IT technical associate for UIS Information Technology Services.
Logsdon played an integral role in the launch of the new UIS Esports Arena. His supervisor, Kara McElwrath, adds “He goes above and beyond to make sure that user needs are met and offers not just a solution to the problem at hand but also alternatives to provide flexibility.â€
CPAE Leadership Update
Dear Colleagues,
Bob Smith has decided to resign from his position of Dean of the College of Public Affairs and Education effective Wednesday, December 20, 2023 and will be moving to the position of full professor within the School of Public Management and Policy with teaching responsibilities beginning in the fall 2024 semester.
Office Supplies Available in UHB 1054
Hello campus faculty and staff:
There are multiple versions of file supplies, three-ring binders, and other useful supplies located in UHB 1054. Our goal is to have the excess supplies moved from that space as soon as possible. If you have use for any of the items listed below, please remove, and take possession of them by Friday, December 15, 2023. The space will be open between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily. Otherwise, on Monday we will begin the surplus and disposal process for the remaining items.
Cook County judge exonerates Brian Beals after 35 years of wrongful incarceration
A Cook County judge has overturned the wrongful murder conviction of Brian Beals, who spent 35 years incarcerated for a crime he did not commit. The dismissal of all charges against Beals marks the end of a legal battle that began in 1988 when he was wrongly accused of murdering a 6-year-old boy in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.
Work Secure at UIS: Handle Data Safely
Cybersecurity Tip of the Month
Restricted data (such as educational records) requires specific authorization and special care.
Training
Current Required Training - Due December 21, 2023 (You may have already completed this quarterly training.)
