Staff
March 24, 2020
Impact of new COVID-19 measures on UW operations
On March 23, Governor Inslee issued a “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” directive. At the University of Washington, we are already operating with many of these rules in place, though this directive will require additional efforts to ensure that our region’s efforts to “flatten the curve” are successful.
Research update on “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” directive
The Governor’s March 23 directive allows for all research carried out remotely to continue, and in addition, for critical in-person research to continue, with additional restrictions and important requirements noted in this message.
March 20, 2020
All official UW travel outside of the United States is restricted until further notice
All official travel outside the United States by University of Washington employees and students is restricted until further notice, effective immediately. No exceptions to this restriction will be made as the UW travel waiver process has also been suspended.
March 18, 2020
Moving spring quarter to remote learning (Message to faculty and staff)
Spring quarter will begin with remote instruction on March 30, with fully remote instruction continuing through the end of spring quarter. There will be no in-person classes this spring.
March 13, 2020
New state guidance will inform spring quarter instruction and operations
Today Governor Jay Inslee announced new measures requiring the University of Washington, and all higher education institutions in the state, to discontinue in-person instruction on our campuses through April 24. This will require us to begin spring quarter classes with online instruction.
March 12, 2020
UW graduate student tests positive for COVID-19
Today, we learned that a UW Seattle campus graduate student has tested positive for COVID-19. The student is recovering at home, out of state, and we wish them well. The student was last on campus on March 6. The student was tested March 11, at home, and informed the University of the results on March 12.
March 11, 2020
Thank you for your strength and resilience as we prepare for what’s next
These last few weeks have put our community to the test as we work together to combat the effects of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. But as stressful as I know this experience has been for all of us, I am uplifted and reassured by all the ways people across our University community are working to keep everyone safe, calm and prepared to weather this crisis.
March 6, 2020
Presumptive positive COVID-19 test – staff member in Roosevelt Commons East
The UW ACCD has learned that a University of Washington staff member who works in Roosevelt Commons East has received a presumptive positive test for COVID-19. The employee is in self-isolation at home, and we wish them the best in their recovery. Out of an abundance of caution, the building, which is located west of the UW’s Seattle campus, has been closed for appropriate cleaning until further notice.
Beginning March 9, classes and finals will not be held in person (Message to faculty and staff)
With the continued spread of COVID-19 in the region, and in consultation with public health officials regarding social distancing, I write today to announce actions the University of Washington is taking to increase precautionary health measures and ensure the successful conclusion of the quarter for UW students on all of our campuses.
March 3, 2020
Mitigating impacts to research activities due to COVID-19
The Office of Research is providing guidance to researchers regarding ways to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on operations, while following public health guidelines on social distancing.
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