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 –  

Dear UIS Students and Colleagues –

Thank you for helping us start the Spring 2022 semester United in Safety. I cannot adequately express just how proud and thankful I feel regarding your efforts to prioritize a safe return to campus following our winter break. 

1.6.22

Important announcements in this message:
· Details of the UIS booster requirement are below; deadline is Jan. 21 for most individuals
· Entry testing requirements have been expanded; see below for details
· UIS’ approach to delivering courses is continuing as planned; however, some courses scheduled to be delivered on-ground may begin remotely for the first week or two

Dear Students —

12.21.21

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff –

As we learn more about the trajectory of COVID-19 over the coming weeks, I want to urge each of you to take every step necessary to have a safe and healthy winter break. The UIS COVID-19 Rapid Response Team and the Chancellor’s Cabinet will continue to monitor conditions and meet early in the new year to assess whether any additional mitigations should be implemented for Spring semester.

Dear UIS Students, Faculty and Staff —

We have just completed an exceptionally successful Fall 2021 semester. A quick look at the numbers clearly shows how important being a highly vaccinated campus was for moving us closer to the campus experience we all miss and want.

12.6.21

Dear UIS Students, Faculty and Staff –

12.13.21

Dear Colleagues,  

This is our last newsletter for 2021! Winter break has arrived like a much-welcomed friend – a needed break to refocus our minds and thoughts as we head into a happier and healthier New Year.

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Booster Shots Encouraged