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Donna Bull is an admissions and records coordinator (degree audits).
Can you give me a brief timeline of how your career led you to UIS?
After spending five years teaching general music, band and choir in Sangamon County, I realized my passion was in higher education. Seeking opportunities to contribute to student success, I am now grateful to be part of the registrar's office at the UIS, where I can help students achieve their academic goals.
What do you like to do outside of work?
Tena Helton is a professor of English.
Can you give me a brief timeline of how your career led you to UIS?
On March 4, join Chancellor Gooch and other UIS leaders at 3 p.m. in Brookens Auditorium for updates on our Northstar strategic priorities as well as other important news and issues affecting UIS, with a Q&A at the end of the session.
This event was recorded for those who couldn't attend.
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Join Chancellor Gooch and Steve Schwinn, professor at the UIC College of Law, for the inaugural event of the new Chancellor’s Thinkers Series. They will discuss Engaged Citizenship and take questions from the audience 5-6:15 p.m. Jan. 29 in Brookens Auditorium—no RSVP necessary. The Chancellor’s Thinkers Series seeks to inspire diverse perspectives and encourage intentional thinking within our community and will feature esteemed guests from a variety of disciplines.
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UIS is once again offering a half-day Professional Development Retreat as part of our Rise initiative. This semester’s retreat will take place Friday, January 31, and is focused on Workplace Communication. All civil service, academic professional staff and faculty are welcome to attend to learn how to communicate with anyone in any circumstances in the workplace.
Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson is a professor of theatre in the Art, Music, and Theatre Department.
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