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Chancellor's UIS Updates
News
Nov 13, 2023
11.13.23
Happy Monday, UIS!
November has been packed full of exciting events and programming so far, and perhaps the best is yet to come: It’s time for…
Nov 07, 2023
11.7.23
Dear Colleagues —
Our Fall Employee Information Session is TODAY from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in Brookens Auditorium. This session…
Nov 01, 2023
Bingo Details
WHEN: Noon (Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m.) Thursday, Nov. 9
WHERE: Student Union Ballroom
$5 for a sheet with four cards. You may…
Oct 26, 2023
As part of the UIS Rise initiative, employees are welcome to join the campus community from 2:30 to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, in Brookens Auditorium to hear…
Oct 26, 2023
10.26.23
Dear Colleagues —
As part of our ongoing Rise initiative, I am hosting a Fall Employee Information Session from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Nov. 7 in…
Oct 16, 2023
10.16.23
Happy Monday, UIS!
There’s a chill in the air, and I’m ready to celebrate the season by attending the Jack-O-Lantern Spooktacular Event at the…