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A Word From The Writing Team (October 2022), Pam Walter, Mfa, Liz Declan, Ma, Mfa

A Word From the Writing Team (Newsletter)

This issue includes:

• Upcoming Workshop
• Writing Retreats
• Consultations
• East Falls Update

Covid-19_Umaine News_Times Record Interviews Wheeler About Covid-19 Wastewater Testing, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications

Division of Marketing & Communications

Screenshot of UMaine in the News regarding Robert Wheeler, associate professor of microbiology at the Department of Molecular and Biological Sciences, speaking with the Times Record about how wastewater testing helps the presence of COVID-19 in a community.

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

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

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

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

University Briefings & Virtual Events

We want to remind everyone that the University has home tests and masks available to anyone who needs them.

2022 White Coat Ceremony Program, Cedarville University

2022 White Coat Ceremony Documents

No abstract provided.

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.

Children's Center_Chapel Covid-19 Testing, Kimberly Dodge-Cummings

Children's Center

Email from Kimberly Dodge-Cummings, University of Maine: Children's Center Director regarding the Children's Center no longer participating in test-to-stay for the Preschool and Chapel programs which was out in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Word From The Writing Team (September 2022), Pam Walter, Mfa, Liz Declan, Ma, Mfa

A Word From the Writing Team (Newsletter)

This issue includes:

• Upcoming Workshops
• Writing Opportunity

Covid-19 P&S/Merit Communication, August 29, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

An update for staff on the COVID-19 protocols for the Fall 2022 semester. It includes encouragement for staying up to date with vaccines, a reminder not to come to work when ill or quarantined, an update that mask wearing is voluntary, and information about the Employee Assistance Program and COVID-19 Dashboards.

Covid-19 Student Communication, August 29, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

An update for students on the COVID-19 protocols for the Fall 2022 semester. It includes information about the testing available on campus, the protocol for student absence, and information on resources for their mental well-being.

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.

Transition In The Era Of A Pandemic: An Exercise In Mindfulness, Ana Fonseca Conboy

Languages and Cultures Faculty Publications

COVID-19 took over the world in March 2020 and overturned our practices, customs, and perspectives. It reminded us that how we relate to one another defines how we choose to build our community and our society. In our forced isolation and confinement, it became evident that we must remember to let go, slow down, and rely on each other to positively influence our future. In times of drastic change, exercising kindness to yourself and to those around you can help wade through challenges and make the best of them, one day at a time, one step at a time. This …

Covid-19_Umaine News_Umaine Study Finds Connection Between Partisan Politics And Effective Face Mask Production During Pandemic, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications

Division of Marketing & Communications

Screenshot of UMaine in the News regarding a study published by new faculty Matthew and Natalia Magnani in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Maine found that specifics of homemade face mask production were different depending on a state’s political affiliation and changed throughout the country with increased political polarization.

University Of Maine Athletics_Maine Athletics Announces New, Relaxed Covid Policy Email, University Of Maine Athletics

Athletics Department

UMaine Athletic News email regarding the changing of COVID-19 policies, specifically that was no longer a requirement to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to enter Alfond Arena or The Pit at Memorial Gymnasium. And that face coverings were no longer required.

Collins Center For The Arts_Announcing A New, Relaxed Covid Policy Email, University Of Maine Collins Center For The Arts

Collins Center

Email from the University of Maine's Collins Center for the Arts detailing the relaxing of COVID-19 protocols and guidelines put in place at the Center in response to University of Maine System guidance.

Chancellor Messages_Chancellor's Fall Covid-19 Message, Dannel P. Malloy

Chancellor

Message to the University of Maine System community from Chancellor Dannel P. Malloy regarding the current situation with COVID-19 and University of Maine System responses.

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.

Collins Center For The Arts_Covid-19 Policies Webpage, University Of Maine Collins Center For The Arts

Collins Center

Screenshot of University of Maine's Collins Center for the Arts webpage detailing the relaxing of COVID-19 protocols and guidelines put in place at the Center in response to University of Maine System guidance.

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.

Dnp Final Report: Implementation Of An Electronic Clinical Placement System For Improving Faculty Workflow And Accreditation Compliance, Janice R. Hawes

DNP Final Reports

Healthcare today is continually evolving and requires healthcare providers to coordinate and work together to provide quality care. Among healthcare changes is the increasing expansion of technological improvements assisting in mainstreaming processes. In the academic setting, these changes are currently needed to help improve faculty workflow and assist in regulatory compliance. The purpose of this paper is to discover if implementing technology in a clinical nursing setting through an evidence-based practice approach will improve nursing faculty workload and aid in accreditation compliance. The design and methodology for this project were developed using the Iowa model of evidence-based practice, the Donabedian …

A Word From The Writing Team (August 2022), Pam Walter, Mfa, Liz Declan, Ma, Mfa

A Word From the Writing Team (Newsletter)

This issue includes:

• Upcoming Workshops
• Writing Opportunity
• Summer's End

Ums_Community Guidance_Students_Covid-19 Fall 2022 Vaccination Requirements, University Of Maine System

Community Guidance

Screenshot of webpage part of the "Together for Maine" University of Maine System providing information regarding vaccination requirements for the fall semester 2022.

Ums_Community Guidance_Employees_University Of Maine System Covid-19 Employee Vaccination Protocols, University Of Maine System

Community Guidance

Screenshot of webpage part of the "Together for Maine" University of Maine System guidance regarding vaccination protocols for employees.

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 -- …

Universities In And Beyond A Pandemic, Lily Kong, Sovan Patra

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

The impact of the COVID pandemic, and concomitant public health interventions, on university operations and finances is unprecedented in its scope and scale. This chapter provides, firstly, a panorama of the challenges of tertiary teaching and learning in a socially distanced world as well as of the fiscal impact of the pandemic on universities. Secondly, it is an experience-informed personal reflection on the lessons that university instructors, researchers, and leaders can learn from the events of the past year to be more effective in sub-optimal environments, both as individuals and as members of the larger society. Finally, it presents an …

A Word From The Writing Team (July 2022), Pam Walter, Mfa, Liz Declan, Ma, Mfa

A Word From the Writing Team (Newsletter)

This issue includes:

• Research Support News from Liz D’Angel in the Academic Commons
• Writing Prize Deadline
• Writing Tip: Accountability
• Reminder

Ums_Community Guidance_Students_Quarantine, Isolation, And Support Services, University Of Maine System

Community Guidance

Screenshot of webpage part of the "Together for Maine" University of Maine System with guidance on quarantine, isolation, and support services for students.