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Keeping Our Bodies And Minds Healthy Is Crucial, Grace Miller
Keeping Our Bodies And Minds Healthy Is Crucial, Grace Miller
Community Reflections
In my history class, I was asked to submit a part of my paper to the archive. The question asked "What would you want future generations to know about what life during the COVID pandemic was like?" I responded my offering my observations during the quarantine followed by what I think could be learned from the patterns I experienced during that time.
Covid Experience, Jorge Gracia
Covid Experience, Jorge Gracia
Community Reflections
My personal experience about the pandemic has been for me a lesson of life from which I was able to learn many things.
The Covid Pandemic Primary Source Paper, Anonymous
The Covid Pandemic Primary Source Paper, Anonymous
Community Reflections
Class assignment for Western Civilization, Professor Marino.
The Covid pandemic was the first world crisis my generation has lived through and been a part of. Almost every aspect of daily life had changed during the height of the pandemic, and some of these changes will most likely remain forever.
March To September 2020, Anonymous
March To September 2020, Anonymous
Community Reflections
Although the pandemic was very negative for almost everyone, my piece focuses on a way to make it not so negative anymore. I explained my personal experience but showed what made the whole situation better for me. This piece was written to talk about the early months of the pandemic which include March to September of 2020.
Class assignment for Western Civilization, Professor Marino.
Coronavirus Update—Tests Available And Other Reminders 9/16, The Coronavirus Planning Team
Coronavirus Update—Tests Available And Other Reminders 9/16, The Coronavirus Planning Team
University Briefings & Virtual Events
We want to remind everyone that the University has home tests and masks available to anyone who needs them.
Coronavirus Update—Report Positive Test Results, The Coronavirus Planning Team
Coronavirus Update—Report Positive Test Results, The Coronavirus Planning Team
University Briefings & Virtual Events
We want to remind everyone that you need to self-report if you test positive for COVID-19.
Monkeypox Guidelines 8-18-22, The Coronavirus Planning Team
Monkeypox Guidelines 8-18-22, The Coronavirus Planning Team
University Briefings & Virtual Events
We want to share some information with you regarding the monkeypox virus and the process should there be cases on campus. As always, we will be following CDC guidelines and the advice of state and local health officials.
Coronavirus Update 8-4-2022, The Coronavirus Planning Team
Coronavirus Update 8-4-2022, The Coronavirus Planning Team
University Briefings & Virtual Events
With most students coming to campus in just a few weeks, we want to fill you in on our COVID protocols as we start the year.
Occupational Therapy Newsletter, Summer 2022, Occupational Therapy Department
Occupational Therapy Newsletter, Summer 2022, Occupational Therapy Department
News, Magazines and Reports
Highlights: Letter from Department Chair and Program Director Dr. Sharon McCloskey -- 20th year program celebration slideshow -- Alumna Anastasiya Akay advocates for orphans in Ukraine -- Faculty focus on Amanda Wheeler (PhD, OTR/L) -- Dr. Sheelagh Schlegel (DrHSc, MPH, OTR/L, CHES, CAPS) facilitates patient simulations -- Dr. Lola Halperin (Ed.D., OTR/L) presents at the ConnOTA and AOTA conferences and participates in the Dean's Speaker Series -- Dr. Sharon McCloskey (Ed.D., MBA, OT/L, DipCOT, CTP) presents "Understanding the Impact of Trauma and ACE's on Learning and Participation in Schools" -- Pilot social simulation training program for occupational therapy students -- …
Coronavirus Update 5-11-22, The Coronavirus Planning Team
Coronavirus Update 5-11-22, The Coronavirus Planning Team
University Briefings & Virtual Events
With the end of the semester, we have shut down the COVID dashboard. We will evaluate the need for it in the future based on the status of the virus.
Coronavirus Update 4-28-22, The Coronavirus Planning Team
Coronavirus Update 4-28-22, The Coronavirus Planning Team
University Briefings & Virtual Events
With the semester coming to a close, there are a few things we wanted to share with you about testing. This week will be the last week of mandatory testing.
Coronavirus Update 4-5-22, The Coronavirus Planning Team
Coronavirus Update 4-5-22, The Coronavirus Planning Team
University Briefings & Virtual Events
Based on current numbers and trends and in accordance with CDC guidance, we will recommend vaccination, but not require it, for the fall. Vaccination has been one component of our strategy, along with testing, tracing, isolation, quarantine, masking, hygiene and social distancing. We will continue to follow the way the virus evolves and listen to the advice of state and local health officials, and we will let you know over the summer as decisions are made on our testing, isolation and other strategies for the fall.
Coronavirus Update 3-23-22, The Coronavirus Planning Team
Coronavirus Update 3-23-22, The Coronavirus Planning Team
University Briefings & Virtual Events
There will be a booster clinic on campus this coming Saturday, March 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Edgerton Center atrium. The clinic will be open to SHU community members and their family and friends.
Coronavirus Update 3-10-22, The Coronavirus Planning Team
Coronavirus Update 3-10-22, The Coronavirus Planning Team
University Briefings & Virtual Events
As you know, the deadline for employees to receive a booster shot was March 1, and the deadline for students is March 15. Anyone who has received an exemption or has not complied with the booster deadline will need to be tested weekly throughout the remainder of the semester. We also recommend that those who have not been vaccinated and/or received a booster wear a mask indoors.
Coronavirus Update 3-3-22, The Coronavirus Planning Team
Coronavirus Update 3-3-22, The Coronavirus Planning Team
University Briefings & Virtual Events
We have scheduled a booster clinic on campus on Saturday.
We want to remind you to make sure you have picked up your at-home COVID test before you leave for break. Please take the test the morning that you first plan to return to campus.
Coronavirus Update 2-24-22, The Coronavirus Planning Team
Coronavirus Update 2-24-22, The Coronavirus Planning Team
University Briefings & Virtual Events
Given the low numbers of positive cases on campus and the trends at other campuses and in towns and cities in the area, we are modifying our indoor mask mandate, effective March 1.
Covid Pushed Me To Want To Be A Nurse Even More, Anonymous
Covid Pushed Me To Want To Be A Nurse Even More, Anonymous
Community Reflections
The biggest adjustment for other High school students as well as myself was switching from in-person to remote learning.
It Was Friday March 13th, Anonymous
It Was Friday March 13th, Anonymous
Community Reflections
The Coronavirus is very similar to both “The Plague” and “The Black Death” in numerous ways. The spread of infection, self-quarantine, travel bans, and lack of a cure, are all qualities that these diseases share.
The Day The World Shut Down, Anonymous
The Day The World Shut Down, Anonymous
Community Reflections
If I could tell only one thing to future generations about the hardships of the pandemic, I would tell them that no one thing in life is permanent. Things you could never imagine being temporary can be taken from you in an instant. The pandemic has taught me how to adapt during difficult times.
Challenging And Eye-Opening, Anonymous
Challenging And Eye-Opening, Anonymous
Community Reflections
Standing next to us at the store was a man wearing a mask and gloves. Little did I know that that would be my attire for the next year.
Coronavirus Update 2-10-22, The Coronavirus Planning Team
Coronavirus Update 2-10-22, The Coronavirus Planning Team
University Briefings & Virtual Events
The Connecticut Governor’s state-wide mask mandate for K-12 schools is set to expire at the end of this month, leaving the decision up to local communities. Because the CDC still lists Fairfield County as a high-transmission area and, on the advice of state and local health officials, Sacred Heart will continue to require indoor masking for the time being.
A Time Of Growth And Learning, Anonymous
A Time Of Growth And Learning, Anonymous
Community Reflections
I spent most of my time reflecting, and I learned to appreciate what I already had and set new goals for myself.
Life During The Covid-19 Pandemic Was, And Still Is, Dispiriting, Anonymous
Life During The Covid-19 Pandemic Was, And Still Is, Dispiriting, Anonymous
Community Reflections
For me personally, I did not enjoy quarantining at all. I did enjoy seeing my family every day, however, I was very lonely. I couldn’t see any of my friends, which was very disappointing. Thankfully with social media I could facetime them and text them, but face-to-face contact with other people is very necessary; it is something you wouldn’t normally think is important, but when you are unable to physically be with other people, you realize how lonely you feel.
Coronavirus Update 2-3-22, The Coronavirus Planning Team
Coronavirus Update 2-3-22, The Coronavirus Planning Team
University Briefings & Virtual Events
There will be two booster clinics on campus this weekend that will be open to students, faculty and staff and their family members.
Coronavirus Update 1-27-22, The Coronavirus Planning Team
Coronavirus Update 1-27-22, The Coronavirus Planning Team
University Briefings & Virtual Events
Today’s dashboard shows 57 positive cases. We are lifting the additional restrictions that we announced at the beginning of the semester. To help with the severe shortage of blood on-campus blood drives are planned.
The Covid-19 Pandemic: The New Way Of Living, Anonymous
The Covid-19 Pandemic: The New Way Of Living, Anonymous
Community Reflections
The coronavirus came to America in the beginning of the year, 2021. My contribution is based on the virus's peak and how it affected my family. My essay ranges from what life was like as a high school student in New York witnessing the pandemic to my family being exposed. It touches on the important features of being in lockdown and the adjustment society had to make that still exists today. A common theme throughout my assessment is the development of fear from the coronavirus. It discusses how fear has driven many of the restrictions that my community has had …
Coronavirus Update 1-21-22, The Coronavirus Planning Team
Coronavirus Update 1-21-22, The Coronavirus Planning Team
University Briefings & Virtual Events
Students who are unvaccinated and those who have been randomly selected will need to register for testing next week.
Coronavirus Update 1-20-22, The Coronavirus Planning Team
Coronavirus Update 1-20-22, The Coronavirus Planning Team
University Briefings & Virtual Events
There has been some confusion about the process if you test positive through a test not administered by the University. The graphic below explains the process.
We have partnered with our public health program to facilitate COVID-related communications.
Sacred Heart University is becoming a JED Campus.
Coronavirus Update 1-13-2022, The Coronavirus Planning Team
Coronavirus Update 1-13-2022, The Coronavirus Planning Team
University Briefings & Virtual Events
As you know, we have been extremely successful keeping the community safe and the number of COVID cases low. This has been a result of vaccinations, testing and your diligence with masking and other safety protocols. Because the omicron variant is so highly transmissible, it presents some different challenges than we have previously faced, but nothing that we can’t handle.
Coronavirus Update 1-6-22, The Coronavirus Planning Team
Coronavirus Update 1-6-22, The Coronavirus Planning Team
University Briefings & Virtual Events
Updated CDC Guidelines for Quarantining and Isolating
The CDC recently updated its guidelines for quarantining and isolating. We delayed implementing the new guidelines, because we expected the CDC to release more specific guidance for institutions of higher education. After consulting with state and local health officials, we have decided to move forward with the new guidelines. When the CDC does release guidelines for higher education, we will review them and may update our protocols accordingly. We are sharing some highlights of the new guidelines below, but the guidance is constantly changing, and you can find the most up-to-the-minute decisions on …