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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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Addressing increased COVID-19 positivity on campus
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We implore all UIC students and employees to take precautions to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19
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CAMPUS
On-campus COVID-19 saliva testing
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Saliva-based COVID-19 testing is available on campus for students and employees who do not have symptoms of COVID-19
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HUMAN RESOURCES
COVID-19 Safety Training for new employees
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New employees should complete the training on or before their start date
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HUMAN RESOURCES
Ethics training update
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Units should continue monitoring completion of the training
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HUMAN RESOURCES
2020 Employee Recognition Awards
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Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event this year will be presented in a video format
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HUMAN RESOURCES
Families First Coronavirus Response Act leave updates
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The university is required to maintain records of employee leave usage per federal guidelines
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
What’s new with Blackboard's Content Editor
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New intuitive menu, audio and visual feedback option, and more
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RESEARCH
UIC opens phase 3 monoclonal antibody clinical trial
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Researchers now enrolling asymptomatic people who live with COVID-positive patients
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RESEARCH
Study tracks public concerns on Twitter about COVID-19
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As the pandemic continues to evolve, the public seems to be more optimistic
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