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UIS update a message to faculty and staff from chancellor gooch

News

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May 25, 2022
UIS Perspectives: It has been an incredibly fulfilling two years
The following is an excerpt from University of Illinois Springfield Interim Chancellor Karen Whitney. The column appeared in The State Journal-Register on May…
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May 20, 2022
Chancellor Whitney's Board of Trustees Comments, May 2022
Karen Whitney BOT Remarks | 5.13.22 Good morning. In the 22 months I have been with UIS serving as the Interim Chancellor, I am thrilled to share with…
UIS Update, A message to faculty and staff from Chancellor Whitney
May 16, 2022
Chancellor's Newsletter for May 16, 2022
5.16.22  Dear Colleagues:   We made it! Knowing the Class of 2022 has walked across the commencement stage should give us all a profound…
Chancellor's Newsletter for May 2, 2022
May 03, 2022
Chancellor's Newsletter for May 2, 2022
5.2.22  Dear UIS Colleagues:   What a beautiful time to be on campus! Not only are our grounds in bloom, the community garden has been planted…
A Message from the Chancellor
Apr 18, 2022
Chancellor's Newsletter for April 18, 2022
Dear UIS Colleagues — It is National Volunteer Month, and I am always excited to see how dedicated our university is to serving the community and each…
UIS Update: A message to faculty and staff from Chancellor Whitney
Apr 04, 2022
Chancellor's Newsletter for April 4, 2022
4.4.22  Dear UIS Colleagues: Spring is off to a great start at UIS. We signed a new transfer admission agreement with Illinois Central College to…