We are counting down until the 2025 Retirement & Recognition Ceremony where we will come together to celebrate our colleagues as a campus community. On April 17, 2025, we will celebrate our retirees for their service to the university. In addition to retirements, we will also be celebrating colleagues for milestone achievements of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years of service.
Please consider joining us in the celebration that will take place in the Student Union Ballroom from 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Please join us on March 13, 2025, at 3:00 PM, in the Student Union Ballroom to celebrate this year's CARE, CAPE and Star Award nominees! Light refreshments and a cash bar will be available.
As part of the university’s NorthStar strategic visioning initiative, the University is announcing a Voluntary Separation Plan (UIS-VSP) available for all employees who have an appointment greater than 50% FTE and who have not provided a written notice of resignation or intent to retire from UIS prior to the Plan Effective Date.
2025 Retirement & Recognition Ceremony
Greetings Campus Community!
We are counting down until the 2025 Retirement & Recognition Ceremony where we will come together to celebrate our colleagues as a campus community. On April 17, 2025, we will celebrate our retirees for their service to the university. In addition to retirements, we will also be celebrating colleagues for milestone achievements of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years of service.
Please consider joining us in the celebration that will take place in the Student Union Ballroom from 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Employee Development Series: Technology Tips & Tricks
We are excited to announce the next installment of the monthly Employee Development Series: Technology Tips & Tricks with Kara McElwrath on February 26 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
The 18th Annual CARE Award
- The Chancellor’s Award to Recognize Excellence in Civil Service
The 22nd Annual CAPE Award
- The Chancellor’s Academic Professional Excellence Award
Four Additional Staff Awards:
- Orion Award (for impact on students)
- Polaris Award (for staff leadership)
- Nova Award (for new employees)
- Sirius Award (for shining attitude and performance)
UIS is committed to protecting minors that visit campus so they can enjoy the wonderful events and programs our community offers. For departments that want to offer programs to minors (persons under the age of eighteen (18)), our Protection of Minors page has detailed information on planning and hosting an event for young visitors.