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Sep 05, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 9.5.23
9.5.23 Happy Tuesday! I hope you enjoyed the holiday weekend and the official last “hurrah” of summer. The past two weeks have been filled with…
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Aug 30, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Register TODAY for the Professional Development Retreat!
8.30.23 Dear Colleagues: Time is running out to register for our first Professional Development Retreat for Civil Service/Academic Professional staff…
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Aug 25, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Happy First Day of Classes, UIS!
8.25.23 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff — Happy first day of classes! Whether you are with us on campus or joining us online this semester, I hope you…
Aug 21, 2023
New training to be required for AP and Faculty searches
In alignment with UIS’ commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, the Access & Equity Office is taking steps to help the campus community…
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Aug 21, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 8.21.23
8.21.23 Happy Monday, UIS! I hope you enjoyed the last few weeks of summer break! One of my highlights was spending some time at the Illinois State Fair…
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Aug 16, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Welcome to the 2023-24 Academic Year!
8.16.23 Dear Colleagues — Welcome to a new academic year! I can’t wait to see our campus re-energized as our faculty and students return this week and…
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Aug 07, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 8.7.23
8.7.23 Happy Monday, UIS! I’m looking forward to fall semester beginning in a few short weeks. While the summer break is always a welcome reprieve,…
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Jul 31, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Jacob K. Friefeld named director of the UIS Center for Lincoln Studies
7.31.23 Dear Faculty and Staff — I am pleased to share that Jacob K. Friefeld has been selected to serve as the Director of the Center for Lincoln…