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Jan 23, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 1.23.23
1.23.23 Good morning, colleagues: The spring semester is off to a great start! I spent time last week representing UIS with colleagues and students at…
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Jan 17, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Call for Chancellor’s Committee for Belonging, Dignity and Justice Membership
1.17.23 Dear Colleagues: Last semester, I announced that, in response to the recommendations from the Underrepresented Faculty Recruitment and Retention…
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Jan 11, 2023
Invitation to UIS Investiture of Chancellor Gooch | February 8
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees along with University of Illinois System President Timothy L. Killeen cordially invite you and a guest…
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Jan 09, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 1.9.23
1.9.23 Happy New Year, UIS! I hope each of you had a relaxing and healthy winter break and are feeling revived for an exciting spring semester. We have…
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Jan 06, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Linda Delene named UIS interim provost designate
1.6.23 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff — It’s my pleasure to announce the appointment of Dr. Linda M. Delene as UIS interim provost/vice chancellor for…
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Jan 05, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Spring 2023 COVID-19 Approach
1.5.23 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff — Following President Killeen’s announcement regarding the system’s Spring 2023 COVID-19 approach, I want to…
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Dec 12, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 12.12.22
12.12.22 Good morning, colleagues: Campus certainly is quieter now that finals are over and students are making their way home for winter break. I hope…
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Dec 05, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: Interim Provost Search
12.5.22 Dear Faculty and Staff — I am pleased to share that we are close to completing the interview process with potential interim provost candidates…
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