3.15.23

Dear Colleagues:

As you may recall, I have been working to establish a Chancellor’s Committee for Belonging, Dignity and Justice. This committee will work to examine existing approaches to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice across the institution, lead our DEIJ strategic planning efforts, and provide a centralized source for future discussions about how we carry out our institutional commitment to belonging, dignity and justice. I am happy to announce the membership of this committee and our next steps.

WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) and Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) are excited to announce the 2023 Career Connections Expo. Students and alumni from the hosting institutions, as well as community members, are invited to attend the free event to explore career opportunities and network with participating employers.

WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 2023WHERE: UIS Recreation & Athletic Center (2171 University Drive, Springfield)

Abigail Sinclair of Auburn, a senior at Auburn High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2023 and awarded a $24,000 Lincoln Merit Scholarship for tuition over four years. At UIS, she will major in criminology and criminal justice.

The scholarship is awarded based on high school GPA and can be renewed for a total of four years if the student maintains college GPA requirements.

At Auburn High School, she is a member of the golf team.

Dear Faculty and Staff —

I teach college students for a living, which means I have contact every day with young people who have literally grown up with social media.