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Feb 10, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Thank you for a memorable investiture
2.10.23 Dear Colleagues: The Ceremony of Investiture on Wednesday provided memories that my family and I will treasure forever. What a wonderful…
Feb 06, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 2.6.23
2.6.23 Good afternoon: I hope everyone enjoyed the dose of sunshine we got this weekend! I was glad to be back in Springfield last week following a busy…
Jan 25, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Provost Search Committee
1.25.23 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff — I am pleased to share with you the members of the search committee tasked with helping UIS select the next…
Jan 23, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 1.23.23
1.23.23 Good morning, colleagues: The spring semester is off to a great start! I spent time last week representing UIS with colleagues and students at…
Jan 17, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Call for Chancellor’s Committee for Belonging, Dignity and Justice Membership
1.17.23 Dear Colleagues: Last semester, I announced that, in response to the recommendations from the Underrepresented Faculty Recruitment and Retention…
Jan 11, 2023
Invitation to UIS Investiture of Chancellor Gooch | February 8
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees along with University of Illinois System President Timothy L. Killeen cordially invite you and a guest…
Jan 09, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 1.9.23
1.9.23 Happy New Year, UIS! I hope each of you had a relaxing and healthy winter break and are feeling revived for an exciting spring semester. We have…
Jan 06, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Linda Delene named UIS interim provost designate
1.6.23 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff — It’s my pleasure to announce the appointment of Dr. Linda M. Delene as UIS interim provost/vice chancellor for…
Jan 05, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Spring 2023 COVID-19 Approach
1.5.23 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff — Following President Killeen’s announcement regarding the system’s Spring 2023 COVID-19 approach, I want to…
Dec 12, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 12.12.22
12.12.22 Good morning, colleagues: Campus certainly is quieter now that finals are over and students are making their way home for winter break. I hope…
Dec 05, 2022
Happy Holidays, Prairie Stars!
12.5.22 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, As we begin finals week and the end of 2022 quickly approaches, I’m thankful for all of the students, faculty…
Dec 05, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: Interim Provost Search
12.5.22 Dear Faculty and Staff — I am pleased to share that we are close to completing the interview process with potential interim provost candidates…
Nov 28, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 11.28.22
11.28.22 Good afternoon, colleagues: Welcome back! I hope each of you had a relaxing and fulfilling Thanksgiving break. Finals week is next week, and I’…
Nov 23, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: Enrollment Management Town Hall on Nov. 30
11.23.22 Dear Faculty and Staff: Please mark your calendars to attend a town hall about our university’s approach to enrollment management from 3 to 4 p…
Nov 21, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: Leadership Announcement
11.21.22 Dear Colleagues — I am happy to announce that I have appointed Vickie Cook, currently associate vice chancellor for enrollment & online,…
Nov 14, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 11.14.22
11.14.22 Good afternoon, colleagues: November is a month focused on gratitude, and as I reflect on my first few months as your chancellor, my…
Oct 31, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 10.31.22
10.31.22 Good morning, colleagues: The final day of October is here — it’s been a “treat” to see all of the fall-themed activities occurring on campus…
Oct 27, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: Listening Sessions on Campus Culture
10.27.22 Dear Colleagues — A critical way we contribute to our mission at UIS is helping our faculty and staff feel supported in their work and…
Oct 24, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Provost Transition
10.24.22 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff — Provost Dennis Papini has shared with me his decision to step down from his role as Vice Chancellor for…
Oct 18, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 10.18.22
10.18.22 Good morning, colleagues: We’ve just passed the midpoint of the semester with midterm grades due Wednesday and accelerated fall classes…
Oct 17, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: CBM Town Hall Canceled
10.17.22 Dear Colleagues— After much thought and consideration, the town hall scheduled for Wednesday morning to address the College of Business &…