A weekly update from Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley with community health information, important resources and announcements of any changes to protocols.
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,
The Thanksgiving Break comes at an important time of the semester, with projects, papers, and exams on the horizon. It can also be a good time to step back and evaluate one’s approach to health and wellbeing. Visit the university’s HealthEU website for a comprehensive set of resources and recommendations. Tabs on the site allow users to view the resources by category (students or faculty/staff) or by the six dimensions of wellbeing. Students, remember that TimelyCare virtual mental and medical health resources remain available through the break, 24/7, from anywhere in the U.S.
Additional key health information in this week’s update includes:
- Final on-campus flu and COVID-19 booster clinic – November 29
- Asymptomatic testing schedule
- Campus safety and services during Thanksgiving Break
- Community health status update – no email update next week
Final on-campus flu and COVID-19 booster clinic – November 29
Due to strong interest in the on-campus flu and COVID-19 booster vaccine clinics, we have added an additional clinic date on Tuesday, November 29, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Lakeside 214. Advance registration is recommended. This will be the final COVID-19 booster/flu vaccine clinic of the term.
Whether through an on-campus clinic or at home during the Thanksgiving Break, students, faculty, and staff are strongly encouraged to get updated with both the latest COVID-19 booster and annual flu vaccine.
Asymptomatic testing schedule
The schedule for asymptomatic testing in McCoy Commons, 212 (Oaks Neighborhood) will be adjusted in the coming week, but remains available for those who wish to test before travel or visiting family.
- Schedule for the remainder of this week:
- Wednesday, November 16, 9 a.m. – noon and 1 – 4 p.m.
- Thursday, November 17, 9 a.m. – noon and 1 – 4 p.m.
- Friday, November 18, 9 a.m. – noon
- Schedule for next week:
- Monday, November 21 – Wednesday, November 23, 9 a.m. – noon and 1 – 4 p.m.
- Closed Thursday, November 24 – Sunday, November 27
- Visit the Campus Health Status and Alerts website for other COVID-19 testing options.
Visit the Campus Health Status and Alerts website for other COVID-19 testing options.
Campus safety and services during Thanksgiving Break
University offices will be closed next Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25, for Thanksgiving Break.
Detailed information was shared with the university community in an email yesterday about campus safety and services during Thanksgiving Break.
Community health status update – no email update next week
Each Tuesday afternoon by 4 p.m., the university COVID-19 webpage is updated with information about the status of COVID-19 in our community. The site also includes a link to the latest information about the CDC COVID-19 community levels, which are currently at Low in Alamance and Guilford counties.
There will be no weekly Community Health Update email next week. Our next message will be Wednesday, November 30, by 10:45 a.m.
Best wishes for a healthy, safe, and relaxing break!
—
Jon Dooley, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Life