UIS Public Affairs Center Infrastructure Renovation Project Updates

As part of the necessary plumbing infrastructure renovation project that has begun this summer in the Public Affairs Center, Facilities & Services is working in collaboration with multiple campus partners to ensure a smooth transition process in operations. From June 2025 to September 2026, several units currently located in the PAC will temporarily pause or relocate their operations to other campus spaces due to the drilling and pipe excavation activities.

UIS Police Notification - Fraudulent Phone Scam

Dear UIS Community,

The University of Illinois Springfield Police Department wants to alert you to a recent fraudulent phone scam聽targeting members of the surrounding community. These scams involve callers falsely identifying themselves as law enforcement officials from surrounding jurisdictions聽and claiming the recipient is involved in an ongoing criminal investigation and/or legal matter.

In each reported case, the caller attempts to coerce the victim into making a monetary payment聽to avoid arrest or being named as a suspect in a fictitious investigation.

SMTD Bus Service - PAC Teardrop Entrance Closed

Please be advised that the UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC) Plumbing Infrastructure Repair Project has started. Therefore, the teardrop entrance to PAC is closed for the duration of this work.

During this time, SMTD bus service will only stop at the bus shelter next to Founders Residence Hall, located at Eliza Farnham and Vachel Lindsay Drive.

Your patience and understanding are very much appreciated.

Parking Operations
Office: BSB 43
Phone: (217) 206-8502
贰尘补颈濒:听parking@uis.edu

Message from President Killeen: New state budget demonstrates continued support for public higher education

The increase in University of Illinois System operating funds announced by Gov. JB Pritzker for the 2026 fiscal year demonstrates continued support for and belief in the power of public higher education, U of I System President Tim Killeen said Monday.

The new budget was approved by the General Assembly on Sunday and Pritzker has said he will sign it.

Campus-Wide Wi-Fi Upgrade - SLB and VPA

Thanks to campus and system-level financial support, ITS is in the process of implementing a campus-wide infrastructure refresh as part of our efforts to improve Wi-Fi performance. This is a multi-phase project with an expected projected completion date of August 2025.

During the week of June 2, we will be upgrading the Student Life Building (SLB) and the Visual Performing Arts Building (VPA).

During the transition for each building, laptops, tablets, and phones should automatically switch to the new Wi-Fi after a possible brief interruption in service.

Call for Nominees - CSAC Nominations Open through June 9

Join Your Civil Service Advisory Council

Nomination Forms Available for CSAC Election

CSAC聽provides a communication link between Civil Service employees, the Director of Human Resources, the Chancellor, campus-wide, university-wide, and state-wide groups. All status (non-probationary) Civil Service employees are invited to submit online nomination forms for this year's Civil Service Advisory Council (CSAC) election.

UIS Performing Arts Center is Closed for Renovation鈥擝e Part of Our Transformation!

The UIS Performing Arts Center venues are temporarily closed!

While our performance venues are closed for 15 months due to a major campus plumbing infrastructure update, our ticket and administrative offices remain open.

Our stages may be dark, but the UIS Performing Arts Center is still active behind the scenes. We're continuing our educational and community outreach programming鈥攁nd working hard to refresh Sangamon Auditorium to enhance your future patron experience.

Submit Your Homecoming Event Proposal 鈥 鈥淲ritten In The Stars"

Calling all faculty, staff, and students! Help shape an unforgettable Homecoming Week at UIS, happening聽September 14鈥20, by submitting your event proposal aligned with this year鈥檚 theme:聽鈥淲ritten in the Stars.鈥

By contributing a program idea, you鈥檙e helping to create a dynamic and inclusive celebration that reflects the spirit of our campus community.

Facilities and Services - UHB 4th Floor Work

Greetings Campus Community,

We want to inform you that Facilities & Services will be working on the 4th聽floor of UHB this week, which may cause disruptions with noise and lingering dust in certain areas. Work will be primarily focused on room 4023 but may affect nearby hallways. Signage will be posted to guide you if any detours around the work area are necessary.

Your patience and understanding are appreciated as we work to enhance our campus learning spaces.

Facilities and Services