Massmail: Changes to Zoom Sign In Process Beginning January 19, 2021

To create safe, inclusive, and accessible online spaces for teaching and learning and further secure Zoom meetings, as of Tuesday, January 19, 2021, all University of Illinois users will be required to log in to their University of Illinois Zoom account using their university NetID and password to access University of Illinois Zoom meetings and events.

It is strongly recommend that you log in early to your first Zoom class or meeting on or after January 19 to ensure that you are properly signed in to your University of Illinois Zoom account.

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If you continue to have problems, please contact Technology Services Help Desk at consult@illinois.edu or call (217) 244-7000.

Massmail: Vaccines available from CUPHD for Champaign County residents 75 years of age and older

Today, Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) shared information regarding vaccines.

  • CUPHD is leading vaccination distribution for our county.
  • COVID-19 vaccines are now available for Champaign County residents who are 75 years of age and older by appointment. (For appointment information, please view the CUPHD press release).
  • Champaign County residents with questions about vaccines should contact CUPHD by phone (217-239-7877) or email (coronavirus@c-uphd.org).
  • University employees who live in other counties should seek information from the county in which they live.

For more information, read the full massmail or visit the Vaccine page.

Weekly Update from Chancellor Jones (1/4 – 1/8)

We are requiring students to receive two negative on-campus test results between Jan. 15-24.

In order to participate in on-campus activities, it is required that all students receive two negative on-campus test results, no sooner than three days apart between Jan. 15-24. For more information, please visit the Spring 2021 Return to Campus page.

We are updating testing locations and hours.

On-campus COVID-19 testing will be available throughout Winter Break and the Spring semester. Please check the Testing Locations page or your Safer Illinois app before testing at your usual location.

We are asking students to submit their positive off-campus COVID-19 test results.

Undergraduate and graduate students who test positive for COVID-19 at an off-campus location over Winter Break should submit their positive off-campus COVID-19 test result through the MyMcKinley Portal.

We are limiting the Safer Illinois app and Boarding Pass building access to maximize safety. 

Between January 15 and January 24, the Safer Illinois App and Boarding Pass will be reset for the Spring semester, at which time building access will be shown as denied. Graduate or professional students who have research or work duties that require access to campus buildings from Jan. 15-24 should work with their supervisors to arrange for building access.

I am grateful for your efforts as we work to maximize the safety of our university community in this new year. Please feel free to direct questions to covid-19@illinois.edu.

Sincerely,

Robert J. Jones

Chancellor

Massmail: COVID-19 Vaccines

The first COVID-19 vaccine shipment has arrived in our community. The Illinois Department of Public Health is coordinating with the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) to distribute the vaccines. CUPHD has told us that the university will likely receive its first allotment within the coming week. For more information, visit the CUPHD vaccination website here.  

Please continue to check the vaccination page for additional information.

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Weekly Update from Chancellor Jones (12/14 – 12/18)

We are celebrating one million on-campus COVID-19 tests.

This week, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign processed the one-millionth test of our unique saliva-based COVID-19 test since launching the program in July. 

We are updating testing locations and hours.

On-campus COVID-19 testing will be available throughout Winter Break. Please check the Testing Locations page or your Safer Illinois app before testing at your usual location.

We are working with the NIH on an important COVID-19 research study, and you can participate in it if you test positive.  

Our researchers are conducting a study aimed at improving testing strategies to control the virus. If you test positive, you will be sent enrollment information via text. Participation is voluntary. 

We are asking students to submit their positive off-campus COVID-19 test results.

Undergraduate and graduate students who test positive for COVID-19 at an off-campus location over Winter Break should submit their positive off-campus COVID-19 test result through the MyMcKinley Portal.

We are sharing information about the new Staff Voluntary Retirement Plan.

Employees can view the captioned recording of the Staff Voluntary Retirement Plan Informational Session. For more information about the program, please visit the Illinois Human Resources webpage. 

Thank you for your continued patience and contributions during this very challenging year. I wish you all a holiday season filled with health and happiness.

Sincerely, 

Robert J. Jones

Chancellor

Weekly Update from Chancellor Jones (12/7 – 12/11)

We are asking students to submit their positive off-campus COVID-19 test results.

Undergraduate and graduate students who test positive for COVID-19 at an off-campus location over Winter Break should submit their positive off-campus COVID-19 test result through the MyMcKinley Portal.

We are working with the NIH on an important COVID-19 research study, and you can participate in it if you test positive.  

Our researchers are conducting a study aimed at improving testing strategies to control the virus. If you test positive, you will be sent enrollment information via text. Participation is voluntary. 

We are providing on-campus study spaces and exam locations.

The locations will be available through Dec. 18 for those who must be on campus.

We are encouraging you to help others maximize safety.

You can report safety concerns and non-compliance at go.illinois.edu/COVID19-report or by emailing conflictresolution@illinois.edu.

Thank you for your continued patience as we navigate COVID-19. Please feel free to direct questions to covid-19@illinois.edu.

Robert J. Jones

Chancellor

Massmail: Submit your positive off-campus COVID-19 test results

Undergraduate and graduate students who test positive for COVID-19 at an off-campus location should submit their positive off-campus COVID-19 test result through the MyMcKinley Portal.

Please submit your positive results well ahead of the beginning of the Spring 2021 semester to ensure a smooth transition.

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Massmail: New COVID-19 test tubes to speed results

Beginning this week, individuals will be asked to use a straw to provide a saliva sample into a smaller test tube instead. The shift in process will provide benefits to our on-campus testing process, including:

  • A more efficient, automated process
  • Faster lab processing of test results
  • Fewer invalid/inconclusive results
  • Reduced plastic waste

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