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March 10, 2022
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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

ACADEMICS

Leveraging QM in support of MSCHE accreditation

Free webinar highlights examples of how institutions have used Quality Matters in re-accreditation self-study

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Masking updates

CAMPUS

Masking updates

UIC has lifted the indoor mask requirement for some public settings on campus

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CAMPUS

COVID-19 guidance for campus events

COVID-19 requirements for in-person, university-sponsored events have been updated

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COVID-19 guidance for campus events
On-campus saliva testing updates

CAMPUS

On-campus saliva testing updates

Saliva testing operations will change for spring break and to accommodate anticipated lower testing volumes

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EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION

Teaching Tidbits

Join your colleagues in an online workshop on using group work to enhance your teaching

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Teaching Tidbits: Foster Collaborative Learning with Effective Group Work Activities
CATE Teaching Guide on Formative Assessment

EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION

CATE Teaching Guide on Formative Assessment

Check out CATE's new Teaching Guides

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EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION

New VoiceThread mobile app experience

Student Gallery now available in VoiceThread mobile app

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New VoiceThread mobile app experience
New features of Gradescope

EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION

New features of Gradescope

Watch for new features and improvements over the next few weeks

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HUMAN RESOURCES

Preventing Harassment and Discrimination mandatory training

All faculty and staff are required to complete the training by April 1

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SURS Money Purchase factors change July 2

HUMAN RESOURCES

SURS Money Purchase factors change July 2

Your retirement benefit could be affected

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Box.com cloud storage service announcement

The University of Illinois has extended its contract with Box.com

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Box.com cloud storage service announcement
Update to Outlook Web App settings

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Update to Outlook Web App settings

Teams meetings are no longer added by default to Outlook meeting invites

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PUBLIC SAFETY AND FACILITIES

Disinfectant wipes still available

Colleges and units can request supplies of disinfectant wipes

Read more about requesting wipes
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UIC Impact Day

STUDENT AFFAIRS

UIC Impact Day

Event showcases the outstanding work of students

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STUDENT AFFAIRS

First Year Flames Abroad

Unique study abroad opportunity in Costa Rica for first-year, first-generation college students

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First Year Flames Abroad
Civic Engagement Workshop

STUDENT AFFAIRS

Civic Engagement Workshop

Participate in this new virtual workshop series

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STUDENT AFFAIRS

DJ Battle

March 11 event hosted by UIC Radio

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DJ Battle
F45 now open

STUDENT AFFAIRS

F45 now open

Looking for a great workout?

Read more about F45

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