Campus Operations Updates, Social Distancing in the Classroom, University Testing Services, and more!
Spring 2021 News for Students
In this issue:
Health & Wellness The COVID-19 Vaccine Demystified The UGA Health Center Student Health Advisory Committee demystifies the COVID Vaccine. Reports of COVID-19 remain low Reports of COVID-19 at the University of Georgia remain low, with 32 individuals reporting positive tests for the week of March 15-21. The number—a decrease of one from the previous week—sets a new record for the lowest amount recorded since UGA began surveillance testing in August.
Of those who reported positive tests through the DawgCheck system, 25 were students and seven were staff members. No faculty cases were reported.
Surveillance tests were administered to 1,143 individuals at the Legion Field surveillance site and in a satellite location. Of those tested, nine yielded positive results for a positivity rate that remained below 1 percent at .79 percent. Surveillance Testing Continues at Legion Field Free asymptomatic-only testing is available for all UGA community members at Legion Field. You may schedule an appointment or walk in Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The Legion Field site testing schedule will follow the University of Georgia calendar for closure. Remember to bring your UGA ID.
***Participants will receive a 25% off coupon valid at any UGA retail dining location, courtesy of the President’s Venture Fund. Remember to Check your Symptoms Before Coming to Campus Celebrate National Nutrition Month and Support the UGA Community UGA’s Peer Nutrition Educators (PNEs) invite you to support fellow UGA students through a virtual movement campaign. Engage with the PNEs on Instagram to show us how you move or order a National Nutrition Month T-Shirt to help raise funds and awareness of UGA’s Let All the Big Dawgs Eat meal plan scholarship. Proceeds will be donated to the meal plan scholarship which is a need-based scholarship that awards meal plans to several UGA students each fall and spring semester, as well as summer terms. Last day to order is Apr. 3.
Living on Campus Farm to Campus Markets Farmers Market Friends continues to host weekly Farm to Campus Markets every Wednesday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on the MLC South Lawn. The outdoor farmers market sells fresh, local produce and student-crafted artworks for UGA students and the broader campus community. Participants can also learn about UGA resources related to sustainability, nutrition and addressing food insecurity.
All are welcome! Masks, social distancing and other safety protocols are required. The market is presented by Farmers Market Friends in partnership with the Office of Sustainability, Dining Services, Lamar Dodd Ambassadors, Student Government Association and others. Meal Plan Customers: Check Your Block and Paw Point Balances As a reminder, meal plan blocks from the Commuter and 180 plans do NOT roll over each semester, so be sure to check your balance and use any remaining blocks by the end of the semester.
If you have fewer that 50 Paw Points and need more, you can purchase additional points in the link below. Unused points remain valid for one year after your last purchase with Paw Points.
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