Weekly Update from Chancellor Jones (June 30 – July 3)
We are providing updates on the status of on-campus events.
Based on state guidance, university facilities may resume hosting in-person, on-campus events beginning August 1. Please check directly with the venue or facility for the latest information.
We are presenting information on the university’s response to COVID-19.
The Athletics COVID-19 briefing will take place on Thursday, July 16 at 11 a.m. via go.illinois.edu/covid-19briefing.
Previous briefings are available to watch, including Cleaning, Building Operations and Safety.
We are inviting you to watch the Lincoln Forum on July 8.
Illinois will be among the universities discussing plans for the fall semester at the Lincoln Forum. You can watch the virtual event on July 8 at noon.
We are providing expertise on our regional transition to Phase IV of the Restore Illinois plan.
Our university and community leaders participated in a panel discussion explaining the impact of Phase IV on central Illinois.
We are encouraging all university employees to take advantage of free COVID-19 testing.
Free testing is available for everyone in our community.
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