UIS Orbit is a resource for University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield employees to find important news and announcements, new hire information, human resources info, upcoming employee events and more!

Oct 27, 2025
Feeling Ducky? Ready to go duck wild? Get ready to put your ducktective skills to work with the UIS campus-wide duck hunt! From Monday, October 27, at 8:00 AM through Friday, October 31, at 3:00 PM, the…
Oct 24, 2025
To Employees Served by the State Universities Civil Service System: We are issuing a retraction of the previously distributed notice regarding the upcoming election for the State Universities Civil Service Advisory…
Oct 24, 2025
On October 29, join us in honoring our incredible faculty and staff who make the campus community so special. As part of the celebration, shoppers who spend $75 or more on apparel and gifts will receive a complimentary…
Oct 24, 2025
To all website editors and unit heads, You spoke and we listened! The Web Team is excited to announce new website features designed to make editing and creating pages easier and more dynamic. What’s New: AI-…
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…
Chancellor Gooch
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…
Brandon Schwab
Brandon Schwab, Ph.D.
Provost

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See What's Cooking

Monday, October 27th

Soups

Cream of Mushroom
Vegan Mixed Grains

Lunch

Roasted Pork Loin
Garlic Butter Pasta

Dinner

Chicken Curry with rice
Garlic Butter Pasta

World Flavors

Chicken Fried Rice

Employee Recognition

Oct 08, 2025
Michele Gribbins, associate provost for institutional research and effectiveness, has been named the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield Employee of the Month for October 2025. During her time at UIS, Gribbins has…

Getting to Know You

Sep 25, 2025
How did you get started in your career field? In my past life, I worked as a school librarian for ages K through 12. It was there that I learned I had a passion for advising and teaching, which has led me to my…

Employee Events

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Join us for a Mental Health Check-In after the unveiling of Josh's Bench to raise awareness on Mental Health & Suicide Prevention. The evening will include activities such as coloring, painting, and journaling, all…
Ãå±±½ûµØ Old State Capitol with text describing the Sam Gove Legislative Intern Hall of Fame 2025 Reception and Ceremony
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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! Join us at the…
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Join the Ãå±±½ûµØ Innocence Project on Tuesday, October 28 for our campus-wide Lunch & Learn with exoneree Kristine Bunch. Our Lunch & Learn series features presentations and discussions…
Appreciation Event at UIS Bookstore on Oct. 29
On October 29, join us in honoring our incredible faculty and staff who make the campus community so special. As part of the celebration, shoppers who spend $75 or more on apparel and gifts will receive a complimentary…