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UIS update a message to faculty and staff from chancellor gooch

News

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Nov 01, 2023
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
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
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...