Campus Operations Updates, Social Distancing in the Classroom, University Testing Services, and more!
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Fall 2020
News for Students
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Health & Wellness
Record High Surveillance Testing
Participation in COVID-19 surveillance testing at the University of Georgia set a new record last week, even though the last day of the workweek constituted Fall Break for students.
A total of 2,108 individuals volunteered for asymptomatic testing by the University, and of those, 33 tested positive for a positivity rate of 1.57%.
Overall, 79 positive tests were reported through the University’s DawgCheck system for October 26 – November 1, comprising 57 students, 20 staff and two faculty members.
Additionally, the Medical Oversight Task Force announced to the UGA community that the capacity of UGA’s surveillance testing program will increase to 1,000 participants per day for the two-week period from November 9 – 20.
Uncertain about Surveillance Testing?
Are you wondering what to do and what to expect when you’re going through the testing process? Here are some ways to make your lives easier and less stressful!
Sign Up for Surveillance Testing – Get Free Stuff!
Visit dawgcheck.uga.edu to schedule an appointment for asymptomatic testing at Legion Field.
***For the remainder of this week, we are giving away free "Beat Florida" t-shirts, while supplies last. Next week, participants will receive “Georgia Strong. Dawg Strong.” t-shirts and face coverings, while supplies last, as well as coupons for on-campus dining retail locations and the University Bookstore, courtesy of the President’s Venture Fund.
Check Your Symptoms Before Coming to Campus
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Learning on Campus
Spring Semester Class Delivery
The pandemic will require us to continue teaching and learning in socially distanced classrooms, and face coverings will continue to be required where 6 feet of social distancing cannot be maintained for Spring Semester 2021. Classes will be taught using one of five instructional formats:
- Fully face-to-face.
- Hybrid synchronous.
- Hybrid asynchronous.
- Online synchronous
- Online asynchronous.
Review what these five different instructional formats mean here.
2020 D.W. Brooks Lecture featuring Julie Borlaug
Julie Borlaug is the granddaughter of American biologist, humanitarian and Nobel laureate Norman E. Borlaug. As the vice president of external relations for Inari Agriculture, she is continuing the Borlaug legacy and inspiring the next generation to end world hunger through agricultural innovation. She will deliver her lecture, "Using Innovation and Technology to End Hunger and Poverty," via Zoom at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 10. Register at dwbrooks.caes.uga.edu.
International Education Month
International Education Month is a celebration of the various international programs and opportunities available through UGA. This month-long initiative seeks to highlight programs and services that prepare students for a global society and that introduce important international education and intercultural learning opportunities on campus. One month. 75+ Events. A World of Opportunities.
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Living on Campus
Take in Some Culture with Spotlight on the Arts
The University of Georgia’s Spotlight on the Arts festival returns for its ninth year with dozens of virtual events and exhibitions in the visual, literary and performing arts from Nov. 4-20. Select units will host in-person performances and exhibitions that maintain social distancing. Spotlighted events include performances from Grammy-winning singer Kathy Mattea, a multifaceted, multimedia work presented by UGA Theatre, the Georgia Writers Hall of Fame keynote address and several exhibitions at the Georgia Museum of Art and Lamar Dodd School of Art.
Enjoy New Menu Items with a Spring Meal Plan
From sizzling, flavorful stir-fry dishes to fresh, customizable salads, a variety of new menu items are available to meal plan customers at Bolton Dining Commons including:
- Select entrées such as Korean Tofu and General Tso’s Chicken at Lemon Grass Kitchen.
- Cooked to order burgers, veggie burgers and fries at Tanyard Grill.
- Breakfast favorites at Sunrise Café until 2:00 p.m.
- Macaroni & cheese as well as a daily rotation of smoked meats, including Boston butt, smoked turkey, brats and pot roast at Hickory and Oak.
- Fresh, more customizable salad and deli sections at the Corner Market.
- Coffee stations.
To focus on increasing the number of fresh, hot entrees available inside Bolton, Dining Services has transitioned the Grubhub grab-and-go menu out of Bolton and encourages customers to visit the Quick Market near Creswell/Hill Community for a larger assortment of grab-and-go options. The Quick Market accepts both all-access and commuter block meal plans.
Dine for $9.40 a meal with a commuter or pilot meal plan. Enjoy unlimited access for an estimated $15-17 per day with an all-access meal plan. Sign up for a Spring meal plan now and pay when fees are due.
Dining Options at the Georgia Center
The Georgia Center is offering Breakfast on the Run, catering, on-campus delivery and a Thanksgiving special.
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