3.7.22 

Dear UIS Colleagues –  

I hope you were able to join the campus community Friday for a moment of silence for those fighting for justice in Ukraine. Let us lead by example, showing kindness and compassion to all. 

New Information 

COVID-19 Updates 

Requirements to face coverings on campus has changed. Last week, face coverings became optional, except for these locations on campus: 

With Spring Break next week (March 14-18), we want to start off the second half of the spring semester with health and safety in mind. Therefore, all students, faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to visit the COVID-19 testing site at least once during the week of March 21, especially if they have recently traveled or participated in large gatherings. Hours of operation for the Shield testing site in the PAC are on the United in Safety testing website.

Commencement Ceremonies

UIS Commencement ceremonies will be Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the Bank of Springfield Center in downtown Springfield. There will be two ceremonies at 12:30 and 5:30 p.m., divided by college and each lasting approximately two hours each. Verify your College here: uis.edu/colleges

12:30 Ceremony: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Hometown: Centralia, IllinoisMajors: Elementary Education and PsychologyFuture Plans: Pursue a master’s degree while teaching