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UIS update a message to faculty and staff from chancellor gooch

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Dic 07, 2023
Holiday Happy Hour
All faculty and staff are invited to a Holiday Happy Hour from 4-5 on December 19 in the Student Union Ballroom. There will be music, drinks and appetizers to...
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Dic 04, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Happy Holidays, Prairie Stars!
12.4.23 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, As we approach the end of another amazing year at UIS, I find myself reflecting on the journey we've shared. I...
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Nov 27, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 11.27.23
11.27.23 Welcome back, UIS! I hope everyone had a restful Thanksgiving break spent with your favorite people. We only have a few short weeks left in the...
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Nov 13, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 11.13.23
11.13.23 Happy Monday, UIS! November has been packed full of exciting events and programming so far, and perhaps the best is yet to come: It’s time for...
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Nov 07, 2023
Reminder: Information Session TODAY on Budget and Enrollment
11.7.23 Dear Colleagues — Our Fall Employee Information Session is TODAY from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in Brookens Auditorium. This session...
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Nov 01, 2023
Register for SECA Bingo - Nov. 9
Bingo Details WHEN: Noon (Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m.) Thursday, Nov. 9 WHERE: Student Union Ballroom $5 for a sheet with four cards. You may...
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Oct 26, 2023
Employee Fall Information Session: Hear what's happening at UIS!
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...
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Oct 26, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Important changes to Fall Employee Information Session
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...