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Ago 22, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 8.22.22
8.22.22  Hello, UIS!  Thanks so much to everyone who welcomed students to campus last week and to those who taught classes on Friday for our...
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Ago 19, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: Happy First Day of Classes, UIS!
8.19.22 Dear UIS Students, Faculty and Staff — Welcome to the 2022-23 Academic Year! Classes begin today, and our campus is buzzing with renewed energy...
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Ago 15, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: Join me for a townhall meeting Aug. 19
8.15.22 Dear UIS Colleagues — I invite you to join me and other members of the UIS leadership team from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, as we kick off...
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Ago 08, 2022
Chancellor's Newsletter for Aug. 8, 2022
8.8.22  Hello, UIS— I can hardly believe that next week marks the beginning of fall semester with move-in and the first day of classes. I look...
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Ago 03, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: Fall 2022 COVID-19 Requirements
8.3.22 Dear UIS Students, Faculty and Staff — I am writing to confirm our COVID-19 requirements for Fall 2022. For the past two years, UIS has been...
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Jul 26, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: UIS COVID-19 Decisions for Fall 2022
7.26.22 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff — Today, the UI System shared its COVID-19 requirements for the Fall 2022 semester. UIS supports this approach...