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UNI Response to COVID-19

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Covid-19 Faculty Communication, August 26, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa Aug 2022

Covid-19 Faculty Communication, August 26, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

An update for faculty on the COVID protocols for the fall semester of 2022. Includes a reminder of the update that was sent to faculty during the summer concerning student absences due to COVID.


Forward Together Update [Important Resources And Contacts], February 11, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa Feb 2022

Forward Together Update [Important Resources And Contacts], February 11, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Provides linds to resources available on and off campus regarding COVID-19, remote work and learning, and related issues.


Forward Together Update [Fda Authorization Booster Shots & Counseling Center Resources], September 24, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa Sep 2021

Forward Together Update [Fda Authorization Booster Shots & Counseling Center Resources], September 24, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Reports that the Food and Drug Administration has authorized booster shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for people 65 and older or those adults at higher risk of exposure to the virus. Also gives reminders about Counseling Center resources for students, flu vaccine clinics, and the Panther Health Survey.


Forward Together Update [Statistics & Vaccine Information], September 16, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa Sep 2021

Forward Together Update [Statistics & Vaccine Information], September 16, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Gives statistics on the impact vaccines have had on hospitalization rates and reminds that vaccines are available on campus and that vaccinated students are eligible for a $25 UNI Bookstore gift card. Also reminds that two of the vaccines require a second dose.


Forward Together Update [Student Health Center, Testing, & Panther Health Survey], September 10, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa Sep 2021

Forward Together Update [Student Health Center, Testing, & Panther Health Survey], September 10, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Explains that if a person wants to be tested for COVID at the Student Health Center, they should call and make an appointment. Reminds that the self-test kits can be picked up withour making an appointment. Reminds that the Panther Health Survey is still to be used by everyone who is either having symptoms of COVID-19, exposed to COVID-19 and unvaccinated, or need to access COVID-19 leave. Reminds that vaccines are available and for people to practice self-care as the semester starts to get busier.


Forward Together Update [Vaccinations, Mental Health Support, & Panther Health Survey], September 8, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa Sep 2021

Forward Together Update [Vaccinations, Mental Health Support, & Panther Health Survey], September 8, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Encourages vaccinations against COVID-19, gives information on ways to access mental health support, and reminds those experiencing or exposed to COVID-19 to fill out the Panther Health Survey.


Forward Together Update [Vaccinations, Home Tests, & Panther Health Survey], September 7, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa Sep 2021

Forward Together Update [Vaccinations, Home Tests, & Panther Health Survey], September 7, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Encourages vaccinations against COVID-19, gives information on how to acquire at-home tests for COVID-19, and reminds those experiencing or exposed to COVID-19 to fill out the Panther Health Survey.


Forward Together Update [Covid-19 Variant & Eligibility Of Vaccinations], March 18, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa Mar 2021

Forward Together Update [Covid-19 Variant & Eligibility Of Vaccinations], March 18, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Announces a more infectious variant of COVID-19 was detected in Black Hawk County and that while state officials announced that starting April 5, 2021 all Iowa adults will be eligible to be vaccinated, access will be dependent on vaccine supply.


Forward Together Update [Safety Protocols, Vaccine Front, & Update On International Travel], March 16, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa Mar 2021

Forward Together Update [Safety Protocols, Vaccine Front, & Update On International Travel], March 16, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Update reminding to maintain safety protocols during spring celebrations, an update on the vaccine front, and an update that for international travel, UNI will follow established procedures.


Forward Together Update [Panther Health Survey, Cdc Guidance, & International Travel], March 11, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa Mar 2021

Forward Together Update [Panther Health Survey, Cdc Guidance, & International Travel], March 11, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Announces update to the Panther Health Survey, new CDC guidance for people who have been vaccinated, and that UNI is reviewing the Iowa Board of Regents annoucement lifting the ban on university-sponsored international travel.


Our Work To Mitigate The Impact Of Covid-19, February 25, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa Feb 2021

Our Work To Mitigate The Impact Of Covid-19, February 25, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Information concerning the spring semester 2021 and some stories on how UNI students are making an impact.


Forward Together Update - Expanded Testing Criteria, February 11, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa Feb 2021

Forward Together Update - Expanded Testing Criteria, February 11, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Update announcing that faculty, staff, and students can call the Student Health Clinic COVID-19 hotline to schedule testing whether or not they have symptoms. It also includes CDC recommendations to wear tight-fitting masks and to continue following safety guidelines for Valentine's Day.


Super Bowl Precautions, February 7, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa Feb 2021

Super Bowl Precautions, February 7, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A reminder that safety precautions should be followed during Super Bowl weekend and that testing is available on campus.


Our Work To Mitigate The Impact Of Covid-19, February 2, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa Feb 2021

Our Work To Mitigate The Impact Of Covid-19, February 2, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A reminder of the steps taken regarding COVID-19 for the Spring 2021 semester. Includes stories about research regarding COVID-19 taking place at UNI.


Forward Together Update [Fall Semester Review & Cdc Guidance], January 28, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa Jan 2021

Forward Together Update [Fall Semester Review & Cdc Guidance], January 28, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Provides information on the final positivity rate for the fall semester, an update on the COVID-19 variants that are being discovered, and answers to questions posted to UNI's Instagram page.


Welcome Back Panthers, January 26, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa Jan 2021

Welcome Back Panthers, January 26, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A reminder to the general UNI community on the public health and safety protocols as well as a vaccine update.


Spring Semester Update - Supervisors, January 20, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa Jan 2021

Spring Semester Update - Supervisors, January 20, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

An update to supervisors on the public health and safety protocols in place for the spring semester.


Spring Semester Update - Faculty/Staff, January 20, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa Jan 2021

Spring Semester Update - Faculty/Staff, January 20, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

An update to the faculty and staff about the testing, safety protocols, and other information regarding the spring semester 2021.


2021 Covid-19 Update, January 4, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa Jan 2021

2021 Covid-19 Update, January 4, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A reminder that the protocols in place for the pandemic will remain in effect for the foreseeable future.


Forward Together Update [Vaccine Update & Quarantine Change], December 11, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa Dec 2020

Forward Together Update [Vaccine Update & Quarantine Change], December 11, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Announces initial plans for the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine once it becomes available to campus and a change in the quarantine protocol for people in close contact with someone with COVID-19.


Forward Together Update [Prevent Spread Of Covid-19], November 3, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa Nov 2020

Forward Together Update [Prevent Spread Of Covid-19], November 3, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A reminder of the steps to take to prevent the spread of COVID-19 both on and off campus.


Forward Together Update [Reminder Preventative Measures To Stay Well & Comparison Of Symptoms For Cold, Flu, & Covid], October 21, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa Oct 2020

Forward Together Update [Reminder Preventative Measures To Stay Well & Comparison Of Symptoms For Cold, Flu, & Covid], October 21, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A reminder of preventative measures to take for staying well. Also includes information comparing symptoms of the cold, the flu, and COVID, resources for mental health, and a link on celebrating Halloween safely.


Forward Together Update [Continue To Prevent Spread & New Cdc Guidance], October 6, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa Oct 2020

Forward Together Update [Continue To Prevent Spread & New Cdc Guidance], October 6, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A memo congratulating campus on making it halfway through the semester with a reminder to continue to take the steps needed to prevent the spread. It also covers new CDC guidance on airborne transmission.


Facilities Update, August 10, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa Aug 2020

Facilities Update, August 10, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A memo from the Forward Together Committee covering changes to campus facilities in response to the coronavirus pandemic.