November 30, 2020
How instructors can support students’ well-being, and academic and career success (Message to Seattle campus instructors)
As the end of the quarter approaches, you may notice that some of your students are struggling emotionally or academically. The pandemic has brought on cognitive, social and economic burdens that so many of our students are carrying. You can help them by referring them to appropriate on-campus resources.
November 19, 2020
UW employees now have early access to exposure notification app
The University of Washington is partnering with the Washington State Department of Health to extend early access to the Washington COVID-19 Exposure Notifications app to UW employees. This early access project will help the Washington State Department of Health pilot mobile phone-based exposure notifications prior to making the app available state-wide.
November 17, 2020
New state health restrictions and travel recommendations
Due to the exponential increase in COVID-19 infections in Washington and around the United States, Governor Inslee has implemented new restrictions, including prohibiting most indoor social gatherings. The Governor has also issued a travel advisory encouraging Washingtonians to stay home and avoid non-essential travel to other states and countries.
November 9, 2020
COVID-19 testing and safety guidance ahead of Thanksgiving and winter breaks
As COVID-19 cases surge in and beyond our region, it will be especially important to protect yourself and your loved ones during the upcoming Thanksgiving and winter breaks. Here are resources and guidance if you are planning to travel or gather in the coming weeks.
November 3, 2020
Students offered early access to COVID-19 exposure notifications app
The University of Washington is partnering with the Washington State Department of Health to offer early access to the Washington COVID-19 Exposure Notifications app to select UW students living on or near campus.
October 14, 2020
Most winter quarter courses to be offered remotely (Message to students)
We hope you’ve had a successful start to the academic year, regardless of where you are learning from. We know that having as much notice as possible is helpful to you in planning your academic path, so we are writing to give you an update on plans for winter quarter prior to the posting of the time schedule this Friday.
The UW’s plans for winter quarter (Message to faculty and staff)
We are writing to give you an update on plans for winter quarter in advance of the time schedule for winter being posted this Friday.
October 6, 2020
Time to step up, Greek Huskies (Message to IFC and Panhellenic members)
This message was sent to members of organizations affiliated with the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association. Dear Greek Community Member, The UW Greek community remains in the middle of a significant COVID-19 outbreak. As of October 6, 177 students in 14 fraternities and sororities have tested positive. This morning, the UW and Public Health –…
October 2, 2020
Health advisory: Surge in Greek community cases (Message to students living on or near the Seattle campus)
Messages were sent to students living on or near the Seattle campus to make sure they are aware that the UW Greek community is experiencing a significant outbreak of COVID-19 cases spread across multiple fraternity and sorority houses, associated “live-outs” and individual members. Case counts have increased rapidly over the last several days.
October 1, 2020
UW COVID-19 testing reveals few positives on campus; new outbreak in Greek community (UW News)
The University of Washington’s COVID-19 testing efforts have found few positive cases among residence hall students and students, faculty and staff participating in the Husky Coronavirus Testing program powered by the Seattle Flu Study. Meanwhile, a new outbreak has been identified in the UW Greek community.
