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Chancellor's UIS Updates
News
Feb 13, 2024
Dear Colleagues 鈥�
As part of our ongoing Rise initiative, our leadership team is hosting a Spring Employee Information Session from 3 to 4:鈥�
Feb 05, 2024
2.5.24
Good morning, UIS:
It鈥檚 February, which means it鈥檚 Black History Month! The theme this year is, 鈥淏HM 2024 Roots and Rhythm.鈥� The Diversity Center鈥�
Feb 05, 2024
2.5.24
Dear Students 鈥�
UIS Commencement is just shy of 100 days away, and our Commencement Committee has been hard at work planning this year鈥檚鈥�
Feb 02, 2024
2.2.24
Good morning!
I am thrilled to share that we are offering faculty and staff the opportunity to attend another on-campus Professional Development鈥�
Feb 01, 2024
2.1.24
Dear Faculty and Staff 鈥�
UIS Commencement is 100 days away, and our Commencement Committee is hard at work planning this year鈥檚 ceremonies,鈥�
Jan 26, 2024
1.26.24
Dear Students:
On Tuesday evening, Jan. 30, I will be co-hosting an information session for students with the Student Government Association,鈥�