Illinois International is deeply saddened by what transpired in Paris on Friday, November 13. Our thoughts are with the French people, our French community here at the University of Illinois, and all those affected by these events. We are relieved that University of Illinois students, faculty, and staff in the vicinity have reported their safety and we continue to monitor events closely.
With an active state of emergency declared in France and interruptions to transportation expected we recognize there may be concerns about travel. If you are traveling and your plans take you to, or near, Paris in the coming days please feel free to contact Andrea Bordeau, Assistant Director of International Safety and Security, in Illinois International who can provide security information and serve as a resource to you during this time. You may contact Andrea at bordeau@illinois.edu.