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Professor Adriana Crocker named the first U of I System Presidential Fellow at UIS
Professor Adriana Crocker named the first U of I System Presidential Fellow at UIS
University of Ãå±±½ûµØ President Timothy L. Killeen has announced that Adriana Crocker, University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield professor of political science, will serve as the newest Presidential Fellow. Crocker is the first faculty member at UIS to be named a Presidential Fellow.
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Associate Professor of Political Science Richard Gilman-Opalsky named the University Scholar
Associate Professor of Political Science Richard Gilman-Opalsky named the University Scholar
Richard Gilman-Opalsky, associate professor of political science at the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield, has been named University Scholar for 2018. The award, considered the university system’s highest faculty honor, recognizes outstanding teaching and scholarship. Only one faculty member receives the annual award at UIS.
Chancellor's Newsletter for Dec. 13, 2021
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.
New Information
Booster Shots Encouraged
UIS Perspectives: Fundraising campaign raises money for scholarship funds, much more
Jeff Lorber, Vice Chancellor for Advancement at the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield and Vice-President of the U of I Foundation, shares information on the university's Reaching Stellar campaign and how donors impact all aspects of university life in the latest edition of UIS Perspectives in The State Journal-Register.
The article was published on Dec. 5, 2021.
New bill would require colleges to include emergency contraceptives in vending machines
Chips, candy, and maybe soon, contraceptives.
A new bill filed in the Ãå±±½ûµØ House aims to increase access to emergency contraceptive pills for students.
It would require at least one vending machine on public college or university campuses to offer emergency contraceptives as an option.
A spokesperson for the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield says emergency contraceptives are available there if you make an appointment with UIS Health Services.