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Chancellor's UIS Updates
News
Oct 26, 2023
As part of the UIS Rise initiative, employees are welcome to join the campus community from 2:30 to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, in Brookens Auditorium to hear…
Oct 26, 2023
10.26.23
Dear Colleagues —
As part of our ongoing Rise initiative, I am hosting a Fall Employee Information Session from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Nov. 7 in…
Oct 16, 2023
10.16.23
Happy Monday, UIS!
There’s a chill in the air, and I’m ready to celebrate the season by attending the Jack-O-Lantern Spooktacular Event at the…
Oct 12, 2023
10.12.23
Dear faculty and staff,
As we approach the holiday season, I’m looking for students' creativity to help design my 2023 holiday card. The…
Oct 02, 2023
10.2.23
Happy fall, everyone!
Now that it’s officially apple cider and pumpkin season, watch my Instagram this week for some seasonal this-or-that…
Sep 29, 2023
Dear UIS Community Members:
Maintaining a safe campus is an important responsibility the entire UIS community takes seriously.
In compliance with…