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Sep 25, 2025
We are excited to announce that the Good Idea Fund is available again this year! This initiative offers one-time (non-recurring) funds to support innovative ideas from UIS staff and faculty. If you have a…
Sep 25, 2025
Dear Colleagues,
The Professional Staff Leadership Academy (PSLA) is a system-wide program designed to foster and sustain a culture of exceptional, dynamic, and transformational leadership across all levels of the…
Sep 25, 2025
The Office of Strategic Communications will be hosting two Open Photo Studio sessions for Fall 2025 for all staff or faculty. The photos can be used for university purposes such as department websites, campus…
Sep 24, 2025
It's time to buy a basket as part of the 2025 SECA Campaign! Online bidding will be open from Nov. 3 to Nov. 7.
Bids increase by $5Bidding ends at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7Payment by credit card…
Oct 27, 2025
10.27.25
Happy Monday,
I want to thank you all for joining me for the Fall Employee Info Session on Oct. 16 to discuss enrollment and retention, construction projects and how we are moving towards our NorthStar initiative to make our…
Sep 20, 2025
Dear UIS Community,
Last evening, Friday, September 19, the White House issued a Presidential Proclamation enacting certain restrictions on specific entries into the United States for nonimmigrant workers with H1-B visas. The…
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Employee Recognition
Apr 21, 2025
Ravneet Chhokar, director of environmental compliance and safety in Facilities and Services, has been named the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield Employee of the Month for April 2025.
“Ravneet’s cheerful and…
Getting to Know You
Jul 15, 2025
Where have you lived or traveled?
I grew up in Des Moines, Iowa, where much of my time was spent playing, watching and thinking about sports. That passion, combined with my love of anatomy and physiology, made…
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