Campus Town Hall is April 9

Campus Town Hall

Noon-1 p.m. April 9

Illini Union Ballroom

Chancellor Phyllis M. Wise and Provost Ilesanmi Adesida will host a town hall meeting from noon to 1 p.m. April 9 in the Ballroom of the Illini Union. They will discuss the progress against the Strategic Plan goals as well as some emerging new initiatives, such as the Carle-Illinois College of Medicine. They also will share what they believe are critical goals for the upcoming year and discuss current budget challenges and preparations for the upcoming fundraising campaign. The entire campus community is encouraged to attend.

Questions will be taken from the audience at the end of the presentation as time allows.

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