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Fall 2020 Covid-19 Updates

STM COVID-19 HANDBOOK (FOR STUDENTS AND FACULTY) Click here for all information on Covid-19 including general guidelines; testing, training and reporting; theatre guidelines; music guidelines and more.

REMOTE FRONT OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION Most staff are working remotely. Staff are available via phone or email during regular business hours. For a full staff directory visit this link. We also can be reached at stm@uic.edu. A remote front desk will be "open" via an open Zoom site each morning and afternoon hours.

Melissa Reeves (mreeves@uic.edu, 312-996-2977) Available via Zoom M–F 1–3PM or phone M–F 8:45AM–4:45PM; available on campus by appointment - Remote front desk - Access to buildings – swipe card access only - Practice/rehearsal space reservations - Sanitization supplies/kits - Course approvals

Ryan Ingebristen (ingebrit@uic.edu, 312-996-6768) Available on-campus days/times TBD (Rm L250) or by appointment, other times call or email - Technology or equipment for online learning

Erin Freeman (erinf@uic.edu, 312-996-5287) Available on-campus by appointment, other times call or email - Health and safety protocol and facility questions

Ben Kenis (Music) (bkenis2@uic.edu, 312-355-1735) Available on campus by appointment; other times email or call

Neal McCollam (Theatre) (nealmac@uic.edu, 312-996-3991) Available on-campus support days/times TBD or by appointment, other times call or email

Lisa Tang (STM Student Advisor) (ltang9@uic.edu, 312-413-2438) Available on campus by appointment; other times email or call

PUBLIC PERFORMANCES AND GATHERINGS Please visit our mainstage theatre season page on our website or music season for updated information on our performances.

BUILDING ACCESS Before accessing the building be sure to follow the steps below.

1. Complete the health check form every day you will be accessing the building.
2. When you swipe your i-card, the system will check to see if you have successfully completed the form.
3. If you have not successfully completed the form, campus administrators will receive a notification and you will receive an email with a link to the survey so you can complete it.

TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES Do you need internet access or a laptop? Contact ACCC to gain access to a laptop or hotspot at this link.

Students and faculty should contact Instructional Lab Specialist Ryan Ingebritsen at ingebrit@uic.edu for any instructional technology support.

ADVISING Students with academic inquiries should contact Lisa Tang ltang9@uic.edu, and/or then their faculty advisor, with questions, and to schedule remote advising appointments for next semester.

ADMISSIONS For questions on audition dates and admission events please contact Music Programs Manager for Admissions and Recruitment Ben Kenis at bkenis2@uic.edu and Theatre Operations Manager Neal McCollam at nealmac@uic.edu or visit UIC Admissions at https://admissions.uic.edu/covid-19-impact-uic-admissions

FEDERAL WORK STUDY Students with Federal Work Study are advised to contact their supervisor to review projects for the remainder of the semester.

For information on campus updates, additional instructional technology resources and support services for artists click on the links below.

ACCC Instructional Resources: https://accc.uic.edu/support/academic-continuity/