5.17.21
Happy Monday, UIS!
We did it! We made it through a successful academic year, managed COVID-19 on our campus, vaccinated students and staff, and celebrated commencement with our 2021 graduates — all thanks to the hard work and dedication to excellence from each of you. Thank you!
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COVID-19 Testing Changes
6.1.21
Happy Tuesday, UIS!
It’s finally feeling like summer on campus. Can you believe it is already June? This edition of the newsletter is a little lengthy; regardless of our summer status, there’s much to share and applaud.
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New Website is Live!
7.12.21
Happy Monday, UIS!
7.26.21
Happy Monday, UIS!
Thank you for your patience this summer as we thoughtfully prepare for a more traditional college experience for everyone this fall. We are only a few weeks away from students returning to campus. This is a time of preparation and excitement, and I hope you are as excited as I am.
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Employee Vaccination Policy
8.9.21
Happy Monday, UIS!
We’re preparing to kick off this fall semester safely and with an enthusiastic welcome home for students. As safety guidelines evolve in response to the increased spread of COVID-19 in our area, we will communicate any campus changes with you as soon as possible.
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Mask requirements in UIS buildings
9.7.21
Good morning! I hope everyone was able to spend time with family and friends over the Labor Day weekend as we all celebrated and paid tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. For our important work at UIS, we are now into our fall semester, looking forward with great optimism and hope.
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Chancellor’s Employee Forum
8.23.21
Happy Monday, UIS!
In the world of higher education, “It’s game day!” Classes are in session, and we’ve officially started a new academic year.
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Updated Fall 2021 Approach to Safety
10.4.21
Good morning, UIS—
Here we are in October, having just celebrated a successful 2021 Homecoming. Thank you to UIS Athletics, Student Life and Campus Recreation for the fun activities and memories made. As we move further into fall, here is some information you may need to know.
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Flu Vaccine Clinics
Good afternoon, UIS!
What a wonderful weekend of making memories as we welcomed back to campus the Class of 2020. Many thanks to Joan Sestak and James Koeppe for creating a safe and special commencement experience in Sangamon Auditorium, and it was so nice to see Chancellor Emeritus Susan Koch. Photo coverage of Saturday’s festivities were posted to our social media channels.
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Updated Testing Information
10.18.21
Dear Colleagues –
It was exciting to see our campus buzzing with prospective students and families during last week’s Open House. We’re launching into the final eight weeks of the semester with the start of Fall Accelerated Courses today, and our Admission team has been working nonstop to recruit now that it is college application season.
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Chancellor Search