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Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Dec 2021

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • CARES Center Availability Over the Break
  • Free COVID-19 Testing Available on Campus
  • Employees Save 25% at University Store and Tech Corner
  • CDC Recommends a COVID-19 Booster Shot For Everyone Age 18 and Above
  • Schedule a COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment Through the MyGS Portal


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Sep 2021

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • 1. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, free and available on campus.
  • 2. Pfizer booster doses are available to those faculty, staff, and students who are eligible
  • 3. It’s the last week to participate in our COVID-19 vaccine reward and incentive plan!
  • 4. Applicants needed for the new Eagle Support Network (ESN)
  • 5. Reminder that mental health resources are available for employees and students


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Feb 2021

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • 1. Employee Engagement Survey Information Sessions this week
  • 2. Annual performance evaluations are due this week
  • 3. The latest information on vaccines
  • 4. Georgia residents can now pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine
  • 5. Our CARES Center is important in our efforts to Do Right!


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Feb 2021

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • 1. A $1,000 bonus coming for many GS employees
  • 2. Commencement details finalized for May
  • 3. COVID-19 vaccine forum scheduled for Wednesday evening
  • 4. A reminder to be vigilant with public health guidelines
  • 5. Sexual Assault Awareness Week is February 22-26
  • 6. The latest information on vaccines


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Jan 2021

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • 1. COVID-19 testing availability continues in our region
  • 2. Vaccine information for our area
  • 3. Safety and precautionary signage is available to download
  • 4. Reminder: face coverings are almost always required inside campus buildings.
  • 5. Continue to use the CARES Center.


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Jan 2021

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • 1. We must continue our commitment to Do Right!
  • 2. Reminder: face coverings are almost always required inside campus buildings.
  • 3. CARES Center is a valuable tool in our fight against COVID-19
  • 4. Students arrive next week; let’s set a good example
  • 5. New mental health resources are now available for students


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Dec 2020

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • 1. Have a happy, healthy, restful holiday!
  • 2. Free COVID testing remains available in Chatham and Bulloch counties
  • 3. CARES Center will be available during the break
  • 4. Campuses are closed Dec. 25, 2020 through Jan. 3, 2021
  • 5. Eagles football to play in nationally televised bowl game Wednesday


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Dec 2020

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • 1. Georgia Southern has updated its quarantine guidance
  • 2. CDC offers guidance to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 during the holiday season
  • 3. CARES Center will be available during the break
  • 4. Keep up with Eagle athletics
  • 5. Fall 2020 commencement ceremonies continue this week


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Dec 2020

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • 1. Free COVID testing remains available in Chatham and Bulloch counties
  • 2. Continue encouraging each other to contact the CARES Center when necessary
  • 3. Fall 2020 commencement ceremonies start this week
  • 4. Quarantine Guidance
  • 5. Update on Nursing/Chemistry Building
  • 6. Prepare your offices for a deep cleaning over the break


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Sep 2020

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • Eagles Do Right when we encourage each other.
  • Participate in the 2020 Census!
  • September is suicide prevention awareness month.
  • The CDC recommends flu vaccination
  • Continue to use the CARES Center.


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Sep 2020

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • The flu vaccine helps Eagles care for themselves and their community
  • Eagles must continue to Do Right
  • Eagles Do Right when we encourage each other to contact the CARES Center when necessary.
  • Test score requirements waived for Spring, Summer, Fall ’21
  • Eagles Do Right when we cover our beaks - the right way


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Sep 2020

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • Statesboro DPH has reserved COVID testing hours just for GS students and employees
  • Encourage colleagues and students to use the CARES Center.
  • Face coverings are almost always required inside campus buildings
  • Take care of your mental wellbeing.
  • Training is available on the university COVID-19 resources webpage


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Aug 2020

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • The LiveSafe app now provides another tool to keep our community safe.
  • Buses will be running this fall on and between campuses, with some precautions
  • Be aware of the need for good mental health.
  • HR has developed Virtual Training On COVID-19 Reopening.
  • Today begins Phase 3 of our Initial Return to Campus Plan


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Jul 2020

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • The new CARES Center is now operational online, via phone and via the GS mobile app.
  • Georgia Southern Health Services is ready and currently providing testing for students.
  • We are aware that many parents of school-aged children are dealing with unique decisions and circumstances right now
  • Face-coverings are to be worn inside and outside where six feet social distancing may not always be possible.
  • If “enforcement” of the face-coverings requirement is necessary, it should be carried out with civility and respect


Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University Jul 2020

Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week

  • The CARES Center for faculty, staff and students launches next week.
  • We are still waiting on delivery of some items for campus.
  • More on how to wear, adjust and care for your mask or cloth face covering.
  • The Department of Facilities Services has provided more details on building cleaning
  • Chick-fil-A and Starbucks are open on the Statesboro campus.