September 29, 2021
Action required: Upload vaccination documentation (Message to students)
As we begin the autumn quarter, we are writing to inform you of updates to the University’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement in light of the Governor’s recent changes to state vaccine requirements. These updates will require you to provide additional information — even if you previously completed the student vaccination attestation.
September 27, 2021
Resources and suggestions for autumn quarter preparation (Message to instructors, TAs and instructional support staff)
In this message today, we are highlighting several topics and resources related to teaching for instructors, teaching assistants and instructional support staff. Because there is no one-size-fits-all approach to course development and delivery, we encourage instructors to consult with their department chairs or deans for department-specific advice on course development, distance learning policies and classroom safety guidelines.
September 22, 2021
Reminder: Your back-to-school checklist (Message to Seattle campus students)
The official start to autumn quarter is a week away, and the UW campus is already coming to life. As you prepare for the new academic year, I want to remind you about the Back-to-School Checklist and to highlight a couple of key items.
September 21, 2021
University District COVID-19 vaccination, flu shot and community art pop-up Sept. 24
The University of Washington is partnering with the City of Seattle, U District Partnership, Albertsons/Safeway, Amplifier and Facebook to provide a pop-up COVID-19 and flu vaccination clinic on Friday, Sept. 24, in the University District. The vaccinations are available to all, including UW students, faculty, staff, and members of the community.
September 20, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine verification process on UW campuses (Message to UW personnel)
The vaccination verification process is being coordinated at the department/appointing unit level and facilitated by your Workday HR Partner or Academic Partner (“HR/Academic Partner”) or I-9 Coordinator. These are the only roles authorized to verify proof of vaccination.
FAQ: Which campus buildings will be unlocked for autumn quarter?
Due to the ongoing pandemic, most UW campus buildings will remain accessible only to UW students, faculty and staff for autumn quarter. Please check directly with the building or service that you wish to visit to find their opening hours and policies.
September 15, 2021
FAQ: What should instructors do if a student refuses to wear a mask in class?
All UW students and personnel are required to follow the University’s COVID-19 Face Covering Policy at all times. If a student is not complying with this policy while indoors, including in a classroom, instructors should begin with a polite, verbal request to remind and educate the student about the UW’s face covering policy and to ask them to wear a face covering.
September 13, 2021
Vaccination exemption request deadline is Sept. 24
The following messages were sent on September 13 to UW campus personnel who had not yet attested to being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or who had previously claimed a medical, religious or philosophical exemption in Workday: Message for staff and student employees Message for faculty and other academic personnel Message to staff and student employees…
September 9, 2021
ACTION REQUIRED: COVID-19 vaccination requirement and exemption process
The following messages were sent to UW campus employees who had not yet attested to being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or who had previously claimed a medical, religious or philosophical exemption in Workday: Message to faculty and other academic personnel Message to staff and student employees Message to faculty and other academic personnel COVID-19 vaccination is…
September 7, 2021
Washington Athletics to implement vaccine verification beginning Sept. 25
University of Washington Athletics will implement a vaccine verification system for all Husky Athletics ticketed events beginning September 25 with Washington’s football game against California.
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