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Chancellor's UIS Updates
News
Oct 16, 2024
10.16.24
Dear Faculty and Staff —
I hope you are planning to join us today at the Fall Employee Information Session from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Brookens…
Oct 14, 2024
10.14.24
Happy Monday, UIS!
A White House proclamation published on Oct. 11 recognizes today as Indigenous Peoples' Day. Members of UIS Student…
Oct 07, 2024
10.7.24
Dear Faculty and Staff,
Please join me and other members of the Chancellor’s Cabinet at the Fall Employee Information Session, beginning at 3 p.…
Sep 30, 2024
9.30.24
Hello, UIS:
We had a great start to Homecoming week, but the weather just did not cooperate on Friday. The upside is that the fun continues…
Sep 27, 2024
Dear Colleagues,
There have been some changes to UIS Homecoming activities due to today’s weather conditions:
The UIS Homecoming Block Party scheduled…
Sep 23, 2024
9.23.24
Dear Colleagues,
Homecoming officially kicks off today, and I couldn’t be more excited to welcome you to this year’s celebration! Our theme for…