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Oct. 7, 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.

Latest News

EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

Looking for a faster, better way to grade student work?

Gradescope makes grading fast and fair

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Looking for a faster, better way to grade student work?
'Teaching Tidbits'

EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

'Teaching Tidbits'

Join CATE facilitators for these interactive online workshops

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EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

New VoiceThread assignment features

Improvements to VoiceThread make grading and commenting easier

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New VoiceThread assignment features
Video assignment options

EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

Video assignment options

Students can create videos in Panopto or VoiceThread

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HUMAN RESOURCES

COVID-19 paid leave

The University of Illinois System has announced a temporary extension of paid leave through Oct. 31

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COVID-19 paid leave
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HUMAN RESOURCES

Professional Staff Leadership Academy

Academic professional and civil service employees are eligible to apply

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Students can win a $50 gift card to the UIC Bookstore

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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
UIC innovates with GoTime employee time off reporting tool

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

UIC innovates with GoTime employee time off reporting tool

A new, user-friendly time off reporting tool

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Enhanced security on UIC networks

UIC enables firewall to better monitor and block malicious network activity

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Enhanced security on UIC networks
University Hall plaza updates feature smart irrigation system, new trees

PUBLIC SAFETY AND FACILITIES

University Hall plaza updates feature smart irrigation system, new trees

Improvements beautify space while addressing maintenance issues

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RESEARCH

Mitigating lung damage, mortality due to SARS-CoV-2

Pre-clinical study shows potential of drugs that target specific immune pathways

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RESEARCH

UIC to welcome 75 potential postdoctoral researchers for virtual campus visit

UIC Office of Postdoctoral Affairs to co-host virtual Chicagoland Postdoc Recruitment Event

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RESEARCH

Research resources and tools from ACER

Looking for an easier way to incorporate data science and computational tools into your research?

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Research resources and tools from ACER
Orientation Leader Recruitment

STUDENT AFFAIRS

Orientation leader recruitment

Students can develop their leadership skills and act as a mentor to the newest members of the UIC community

Read more about how to apply

STUDENT AFFAIRS

Finding Internships: Resources, Programs and Strategies Workshop

Virtual information session on Oct. 13

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'Finding Internships: Resources, Programs and Strategies Workshop'
Service Roundtable Meetings

STUDENT AFFAIRS

Service Roundtable Meetings

Discuss planning service programs and receive tips and resources for upcoming projects

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Resources and Events

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