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- Nov. 10, 2025
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Chancellor's UIS Updates
News
Feb 10, 2022
Dear UIS Students and Colleagues:
Yesterday, Gov. Pritzker outlined his plan for lifting indoor mask requirements in Illinois effective Feb. 28, except for…
Feb 07, 2022
2.7.22
Dear Colleagues –
It is hard to believe we are officially midway through winter. The snow on campus is beautiful. Many thanks to everyone who…
Feb 03, 2022
Dear UIS Students and Colleagues –
Thank you for helping us start the Spring 2022 semester United in Safety. I cannot adequately express just how…
Jan 25, 2022
1.24.22
UIS Colleagues –
I hope this newsletter finds you safely back into a routine and staying warm as we endure the frigid days of January.…
Jan 11, 2022
1.10.22
Happy New Year, UIS Colleagues –
Welcome to 2022 and to the spring semester! You have already received communication…
Jan 06, 2022
1.6.22
Important announcements in this message:· Details of the UIS booster requirement are below; deadline is Jan. 21 for most individuals· Entry testing…