UIS Library Fall Kick-off Events
As the new semester approaches, everyone at the UIS library is excited to welcome our new and returning students with a series of events:
Chill & Check it Out
If you're looking to make some connections on the first day of classes, come to the library and enjoy some games, crafts, or our library spaces at our open house from 5pm to 7pm on Friday, August 22nd!
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 8.18.25
8.18.25
Greetings, colleagues. We are just four days from the start of a new academic year!
I’d like to invite you to join me on Thursday, Aug. 21, for an afternoon of connection, celebration and community as we launch the 2025-26 academic year together. Please wear your UIS blue and help us welcome our newest Prairie Stars!
Here’s what’s planned:
Parking Lot I Closure Wednesday August 20
On Wednesday, August 20, parking Lot I-North and Lot I-South will be closed to campus for parking due to new student move in.
Thank you for your cooperation as we welcome new and returning students to campus.
Sincerely,
UIS Parking
Nathan Curry named UIS Employee of the Month for August 2025
Nathan Curry, a grounds worker, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for August 2025.
Curry is recognized as a conscientious employee who is kind and considerate. He helps maintain the beauty of campus by planting flowers and cleaning up leaves, and keeps the community safe in the winter by spreading salt and shoveling snow.
“Nate is an asset to our campus and should be recognized for his hard work,” said one nominator.
This Week in UIS Athletics | August 18-24
The 2025-26 school year kicks off with Friday night scrimmages at Kiwanis Stadium, free for all fans! Regular season competition is just around the corner—come get an early look at the Prairie Stars.
This Week in UIS Athletics
Friday, August 22
4:00 p.m. - Women's Soccer Navy & Gold Scrimmage (HOME)
