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Nov 14, 2022

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 11.14.22

11.14.22 Good afternoon, colleagues: November is a month focused on gratitude, and as I reflect on my first few months as your chancellor, my...

Oct 31, 2022

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 10.31.22

10.31.22 Good morning, colleagues: The final day of October is here — it’s been a “treat” to see all of the fall-themed activities occurring on campus...

Oct 27, 2022

Message from the Chancellor: Listening Sessions on Campus Culture

10.27.22 Dear Colleagues — A critical way we contribute to our mission at UIS is helping our faculty and staff feel supported in their work and...

Oct 24, 2022

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Provost Transition

10.24.22 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff — Provost Dennis Papini has shared with me his decision to step down from his role as Vice Chancellor for...

Oct 18, 2022

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 10.18.22

10.18.22 Good morning, colleagues: We’ve just passed the midpoint of the semester with midterm grades due Wednesday and accelerated fall classes...

Oct 17, 2022

Message from the Chancellor: CBM Town Hall Canceled

10.17.22 Dear Colleagues— After much thought and consideration, the town hall scheduled for Wednesday morning to address the College of Business &...

Oct 03, 2022

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 10.3.22

10.3.22 Dear Colleagues — Welcome to October! The air is a little crisper, and crops are being harvested all around our campus. We’re fully into...

Sep 21, 2022

Message from the Chancellor: UIS SECA Campaign Kicks Off Today!

9.21.22 Dear Colleagues — I am pleased to announce the start of the State and University Employee Combined Appeal (SECA) campaign, a statewide effort...