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Aug. 26, 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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CAMPUS

Welcome to the fall semester

A message from UIC Chancellor Michael Amiridis

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Welcome to the fall semester
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CAMPUS

Welcome to the UIC University Library

Information on visiting policies, hours and services

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CAMPUS

Return to campus recycling reminder

UIC has a long-term goal of becoming a Zero Waste campus

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Return to campus recycling reminder
All Acadly features can now be unlocked immediately

EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

All Acadly features can now be unlocked immediately

Any UIC instructor can sign up and start using Acadly with Zoom and Blackboard integration to boost engagement and automate attendance in synchronous classes

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EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

Students can set their preferred names and pronouns in Blackboard

Let your instructors know your preferred first name, pronunciation and gender pronoun

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Students can set their preferred names and pronouns in Blackboard
Sharing in VT Universal is here!

EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

Sharing in VT Universal is here

Good news for VoiceThreaders who rely on VT Universal for screen reader access

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EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

CATE Summer Institute: Preparing for Flames Flex instruction in fall 2021

Enrollment closing Aug. 27

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CATE Summer Institute | Preparing for Flames Flex Instruction in Fall 2021
Blackboard Made Easy for Students!

EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

Blackboard made easy for students

A campaign to inform students of course information at the start of term is active in Blackboard

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HUMAN RESOURCES

Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Update

Revisions have been made to the Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

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Technology Resources, Software and Service Information

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Technology resources, software and service information

Visit the IT @ UIC website to find academic IT resources, service information and support operations for students, faculty and staff

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Need tech support? Know where to go for help

Technology Solutions offers self-help, in-person and virtual tech support for VPN, DUO, password reset and more

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Need Tech Support? Know where to go for help
Information Security & Keeping Your Data Safe Online

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Information security and keeping your data safe online

Beware of the online scams targeting UIC students, faculty and staff

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PUBLIC SAFETY AND FACILITIES

Commitment to campus safety

The UIC Police Department is an important partner in protecting campus and deterring crime

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Fall  semester welcome and commitment to campus safety
Involvement Fair

STUDENT AFFAIRS

Involvement Fair

Virtual and in-person events feature 400 student organizations, university departments and neighboring businesses

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STUDENT AFFAIRS

UIC Speaks

An evening of spoken word, comedy, drama and more

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UIC Speaks
DIY Event: Bring Your Goals To Life: Try a Vision Board

STUDENT AFFAIRS

DIY Event: Bring your goals to life – try a vision board

Join the Wellness Center in making self-care vision boards and/or goal vision boards

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Resources and News

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