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June 17, 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

ACADEMICS

Business dean and innovation leader named UIC provost

Dr. Javier Reyes has been named provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs

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Javier Reyes, UIC Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
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ACADEMICS

Latest report in the Changing Landscape of Online Education (CHLOE) Project out now

Webinar explores how universities responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and what they are focusing on as they move forward

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CAMPUS

Phase 5 impact on UIC campus

UIC will continue to adjust campus health and safety measures

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Phase 5 impact on UIC campus
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CAMPUS

Zebra printers for COVID-19 tests find new homes

What happens to special equipment purchased in a pandemic?

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CAMPUS

UIC Student Advocacy Coalition finds success with virtual meetings with legislators

Students discuss racial, economic gaps in higher education with legislators

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UIC Student Advocacy Coalition find success with virtual meetings with legislators
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EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

Blackboard Assist available now

New tool aggregates online and on-campus resources to help students succeed

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EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

UIC common classrooms training tours

Join CATE this summer on a guided tour of various classrooms

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UIC common classrooms training tours
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EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

Respondus instructor live proctoring

Live proctoring option available for instructors who use Respondus LockDown Browser

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EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

New module opens in CATE Summer Institute: Enhancing Student Engagement

Module 2 of the Summer Institute led by the Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence is now available

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New module opens in CATE Summer Institute: Enhancing Student Engagement
'Top-Off' at Outpatient Surgery Center marks construction milestone

HEALTH CARE

'Top-Off' at Outpatient Surgery Center marks construction milestone

Final beam placed atop the building frame

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HEALTH CARE

UIC Nursing alumni mentor program finds meaning during COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 health crisis underscores the importance of mentor, mentee relationships arranged through the program

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UIC Nursing alumni mentor program finds meaning during COVID-19 pandemic
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RESEARCH

'Wonder material' can be used to detect COVID-19 quickly, accurately

Researchers show a graphene-based sensor can detect SARS-CoV-2

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STUDENT AFFAIRS

Friday Flames deals

UIC Bookstore features new Friday deals throughout the summer

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Friday Flames Deals

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