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

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 Aug 2022

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 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 [End Of Academic Year], May 13, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa May 2022

Forward Together Update [End Of Academic Year], May 13, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

An end of semester update on COVID-19 procedures to follow after the spring 2022 commencement and the start of the summer sessions.


Additional Booster Vaccinations Are Available, April 5, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa Apr 2022

Additional Booster Vaccinations Are Available, April 5, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Announces the availability of a second booster shot for individuals 50 years of age or older at the Student Health Clinic in accordance with the CDC guidelines of April 2022.


Forward Together Update [Black Hawk County And Cdc Travel], March 11, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa Mar 2022

Forward Together Update [Black Hawk County And Cdc Travel], March 11, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Shares information that Black Hawk County was reported to be in the low COVID-19 community level and what that means regarding prevention measures. Also reminds that CDC travel requirements have not changed. Reports that the Student Health Center would be closed over spring break and gives alternatives for the break.


Forward Together Update [New Cdc Guidelines], March 4, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa Mar 2022

Forward Together Update [New Cdc Guidelines], March 4, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Provides information on the February 25, 2022 guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and how it relates to Black Hawk County.


Forward Together Update [Idph Updates Format Of Covid-19 Reporting & Encourages Vaccination], February 17, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa Feb 2022

Forward Together Update [Idph Updates Format Of Covid-19 Reporting & Encourages Vaccination], February 17, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Reports that the Iowa Department of Public Health has updated the format of their COVID-19 reporting data. Also a reminder that the Student Health Clinic has weekly times for COVID vaccinations throughout the 2022 spring semester.


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 [Vaccines], February 1, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa Feb 2022

Forward Together Update [Vaccines], February 1, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Provides information about the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines against hospitalization and reminds that booster shots are available at the Student Health Clinic.


Forward Together Update [Free Covid Test Kits & N95 Masks], January 26, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa Jan 2022

Forward Together Update [Free Covid Test Kits & N95 Masks], January 26, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Provides information on the availability of free COVID test kits and free N95 masks, as well as updates on campus vaccination clinics. Also a reminder that if someone is ill, they should stay home.


Forward Together Update [Start Of A New Semester Student Focused], January 19, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa Jan 2022

Forward Together Update [Start Of A New Semester Student Focused], January 19, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Memo to students reminding them of safety measures such as masks, vaccinations, and what to do if ill or exposed.


Free N95 Kit For Employees, January 14, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa Jan 2022

Free N95 Kit For Employees, January 14, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Reminds that vaccines and boosters are available. Also announces that N95 mask kits will be available.


Forward Together Update [Start Of A New Semester Faculty & Staff Focused], January 12, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa Jan 2022

Forward Together Update [Start Of A New Semester Faculty & Staff Focused], January 12, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Update on spring semester protocols, including information about vaccines, testing, and what to do if sick or exposed. Also includes information on seating charts and the spring syllabus statements.


Forward Together Update [Winter Break Update], December 21, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa Dec 2021

Forward Together Update [Winter Break Update], December 21, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A winter break update on the importance of getting a booster shot, travel and holiday recommendations, Student Health Clinic hours, a reminder about the voluntary vaccine verification process, and the Panther Health Survey.


Forward Together Update [Delta Variant, Panther Health Survey, & Flu Clinics], December 7, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa Dec 2021

Forward Together Update [Delta Variant, Panther Health Survey, & Flu Clinics], December 7, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Reminds that the Delta variant of COVID-19 is the main variant circulating in the United States, the process for submitting a voluntary vaccine verification, and who should fill out the Panther Health Survey. Also announces the addition of two flu shot clinics on campus.


Forward Together Update [Omicrom Variant, Updates On Cdc Site, & Vaccine Clinics], December 1, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa Dec 2021

Forward Together Update [Omicrom Variant, Updates On Cdc Site, & Vaccine Clinics], December 1, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Reports that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been detected in the United States and updates that the Center for Disease Control recommends people over the age of 18 get a booster dose. Refers those having questions about the vaccine to the CDC's web pages. Also announces booster and vaccine clinics on campus, reminds about the voluntary vaccine verification process and the Panter Health Survey.


Covid-19 Booster Update, November 30, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa Nov 2021

Covid-19 Booster Update, November 30, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Provides an update on the CDC recommendation that individuals over the age of 18 get a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine for any of the vaccines available in the United States. Serves as a reminder that the Pfizer-BioNTech and Johnson and Johnson vaccines are available on campus through the Student Health Clinic.


Forward Together Update [Thanksgiving Break Update], November 17, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa Nov 2021

Forward Together Update [Thanksgiving Break Update], November 17, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Information about vaccination rates in Iowa and a reminder that on-campus vaccinations are still available.


Important Message From Board Of Regents President Michael Richards, University Of Northern Iowa Nov 2021

Important Message From Board Of Regents President Michael Richards, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Memo from the President of the Iowa Board of Regents concerning the state law regarding COVD-19 vaccinations and the Federal Executive Order 14042. Regents universities are to make recording employee status on vaccinations a voluntary option.


Forward Together Update [Reminder Vaccination, When To Stay At Home, & Panther Health Survey], November 3, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa Nov 2021

Forward Together Update [Reminder Vaccination, When To Stay At Home, & Panther Health Survey], November 3, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Reminder that if vaccinated now, people could be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by finals week. Also a reminder that people should stay home if they are feeling ill and when to fill out the Panther Health Survey.


Forward Together Update [Reminder Vaccinations, Flu Clinics, When To Stay Home, & Panther Health Survey], October 12, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa Oct 2021

Forward Together Update [Reminder Vaccinations, Flu Clinics, When To Stay Home, & Panther Health Survey], October 12, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Informs that it is possible to be fully vaccinated For COVID-19 by Thanksgiving if individuals get the first dose by Oct. 20th and that the vaccine is available on campus. Also gives reminders about the flu vaccine clincs on campus and that individuals should stay home if they are sick, get tested if they have symptoms of COVID, and complete the Panther Health Survey.


Forward Together Update [Uni Steps To Reduce Spread, Vaccinations In Black Hawk County & U.S., & Panther Health Survey], October 6, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa Oct 2021

Forward Together Update [Uni Steps To Reduce Spread, Vaccinations In Black Hawk County & U.S., & Panther Health Survey], October 6, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Summarizes the steps UNI has taken to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Provides an update on the percentage of vaccinations in Black Hawk County, Iowa, and the United States. Reminds who should fill out the Panther Health Survey.


Forward Together Update [Black Hawk County & Campus Trends, Eligibility Requirements Pfizer-Biontech Booster, & More], September 29, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa Sep 2021

Forward Together Update [Black Hawk County & Campus Trends, Eligibility Requirements Pfizer-Biontech Booster, & More], September 29, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Reports that the cases of COVID-19 are trending downward in Black Hawk County and on campus. Gives the eligibility requirements for getting the Pfizer-BioNTech booster shot. Reminds about the flu vaccine clinics on campus and the Panther Health Survey.


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 [Covid-19 Deaths, Uni Covid-19 Dashboard, Panther Health Survey, & Flu Vaccine Clinics], September 22, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa Sep 2021

Forward Together Update [Covid-19 Deaths, Uni Covid-19 Dashboard, Panther Health Survey, & Flu Vaccine Clinics], September 22, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Gives update on the number of Americans that have died from COVID-19 and gives reminders about the UNI COVID-19 dashboards and the Panther Health Survey. Also announces the start of flu vaccine clinics.


Forward Together Update [Director Black Hawk County Health Dept. & Vaccines], September 17, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa Sep 2021

Forward Together Update [Director Black Hawk County Health Dept. & Vaccines], September 17, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Dr. Nafissa Cisse Egbuonye, Black Hawk County Health Department director, answers some questions students had about COVI-19, mask wearing, and vaccines.


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.