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April 22, 2021
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Welcome to UIC’s weekly newsletter focused on everything students, faculty and staff need to know about planning and preparing for a safe learning environment.

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ACADEMICS

Learn more about Quality Matters (QM) with their brief & free Canvas course

Free course beneficial to anyone who is new to UIC or unfamiliar with QM

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Learn more about Quality Matters (QM) with their brief & free Canvas course
COVID-19 vaccines

CAMPUS

COVID-19 vaccines

UI Health is now offering vaccine appointments to all UIC students and employees

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UIC COVID-19 Institutional Response Student Survey

Students can share their experiences with remote learning this semester

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Aerial view of the skyline at sunset from east side.

CAMPUS

Updates and reminder on COVID-19 university-sponsored travel approvals

The UIC community strives to comprehensively assess the risks and essential activities that may require university-sponsored travel

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CAMPUS

Campus seeks input on summer saliva-based testing

Complete survey to share your plans to be on or off campus this summer

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Campus seeks input on summer saliva-based testing
5 ways to facilitate discussion and foster collaboration with UIC Tools

EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

5 ways to facilitate discussion and foster collaboration with UIC Tools

Using digital tools to facilitate meaningful student discussion is a great way to engage students, support collaboration and build a community

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EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

Blackboard summer courses tip: 7 things to keep in mind when teaching online

Take your online teaching to the next level by adding key elements to the way you manage your classroom

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Blackboard summer courses tip: 7 things to keep in mind when teaching online
Using VoiceThread’s new assignments

EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

Using VoiceThread’s new assignments

It’s time to think about new assignments in VoiceThread — after June 30, the old way won’t be available

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HUMAN RESOURCES

Contract negotiations with Graduate Employees Organization

UIC is committed to good-faith negotiations with GEO and will work hard to reach an equitable and fiscally responsible contract agreement

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Contract negotiations with Graduate Employees Organization
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PUBLIC SAFETY AND FACILITIES

Campus building transition to cooling

When warmer temperatures become consistent, Facilities Management will automatically turn off heat

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STUDENT AFFAIRS

Starbucks opening at UIC/UVM on April 26

Second campus location managed by UIC students

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Starbucks opening at UIC/UVM on April 26

Upcoming Events and News

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