3.23.22

Dear UIS Students and Colleagues:

Two years ago, as the COVID-19 pandemic began to take hold of our world, we found ourselves experiencing a newfound sense of uncertainty, faced with decisions we had never before imagined making. Over a rapidly changing and very abbreviated period of time in March 2020, UIS leaders recognized the need to complete the semester remotely and asked anyone who could stay home to do so. By late March, a very small number of individuals continued to live or work on campus.

3.21.22 

Dear UIS Colleagues –  

Happy second official day of spring! I hope you had an enjoyable spring break; whether you spent some time away from central Illinois or just had the opportunity to get outside in the spring-like weather, I hope you are refreshed and energized. Good luck to the students and faculty involved in accelerated courses, which begin today.

New Information 

COVID-19 Updates 

Janet L. Gooch, the executive vice president for academic affairs and provost at Truman State University, an accomplished higher education leader and educator, has been named chancellor of the University of Illinois Springfield and vice president for the University of Illinois System, pending formal approval by the Board of Trustees at its May 19 meeting.
 
Gooch will take office on July 1 and succeed interim Chancellor Karen M. Whitney, who has served in that role since July 1, 2020.

3.7.22 

Dear UIS Colleagues –  

I hope you were able to join the campus community Friday for a moment of silence for those fighting for justice in Ukraine. Let us lead by example, showing kindness and compassion to all. 

New Information 

COVID-19 Updates 

Requirements to face coverings on campus has changed. Last week, face coverings became optional, except for these locations on campus: 

2.21.22 

Good morning, UIS Colleagues –

We are officially one month away from the first day of spring. That is certainly something to celebrate after last week’s weather. There is so much happening on our campus and more to come. Here is some information to help keep you updated. 

New Information 

Chancellor Search

Dear UIS Students and Colleagues:

Yesterday, Gov. Pritzker outlined his plan for lifting indoor mask requirements in Illinois effective Feb. 28, except for where required by federal, state or local rules and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance.

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 worked incredibly hard last week to keep UIS open during inclement weather. While we may have canceled on-ground classes for two days last week, many of our programs and services continued through the storm. Thank you to all employees who kept facilities open and warm, the snow cleared and food available for students who call campus home. 

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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. Thankfully, the month seems to pass quickly, and with it, we hold out hope that Omicron will, too. Here is some information I hope you’ll find helpful. 

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Campus COVID-19 Update 

1.10.22

Happy New Year, UIS Colleagues –