Tag: pandemic
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Colleges urging caution to students eager to travel for Spring Break
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“Whether they choose to travel home an hour away or travel outside of the country, that they remember to protect themselves and those around them,” said Gail Sims-Aubert. While UW-Green Bay is urging caution to its students to try to keep the virus off-campus, in the fall St. Norbert College opted to eliminate Spring Break all…
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UW-Extension Dietetic Intern featured in Door County Daily News
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UW-Extension Dietetic Intern Lauren Geistkemper was recently featured in Door County Daily News article about a growing need at food pantries. Since the beginning of the pandemic, demand has risen in Door and Kewanee counties for needed household and food items. The article lists common food pantry items needed. Read the article on the Door…
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Smaller Thanksgiving gatherings provide opportunities to increase our gratitude
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“I think the reason … certain Thanksgiving rituals are important, is because they serve as memory primes, releasing associated positive feelings,” said Regan A. R. Gurung, former professor of human development and psychology at UW-Green Bay. Source: Smaller Thanksgiving gatherings provide opportunities to increase our gratitude, Marshfield News-Herald
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COVID-19 testing sites accommodating for increased demand before holidays
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The UWGB community site is testing upwards of 400 people a day. Rapid testing sites at UW system schools have contributed to an overall increase in testing across the state, which is a key step in fighting the pandemic. Source: COVID-19 testing sites accommodating for increased demand before holidays, FOX11
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Tested Negative For COVID-19? Here’s What You Need To Know | Wisconsin Public Radio
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Prof. Brian Merkel joined other experts in this story regarding testing for COVID-19. Even if you tested negative, be careful, they advise… “Because testing is a snapshot from the time of testing, public health experts say it’s not advisable to use a negative test as a justification for spending time with family during the holidays. Brian Merkel, associate professor…
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UW-Green Bay: Sees highest enrollment gain in the UW System
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“This is truly incredible, especially in light of the pandemic,” said UW-Green Bay Provost Kate Burns. Our mission is to teach all who want to learn,” Burns said. “This focus on student success permeates all that we do. Our students have shown incredible resilience in pursuing their education during this time. I am so proud of…
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UWM, UW-Green Bay basketball won’t host fans in December
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The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and UW-Green Bay, both members of the Horizon League athletic conference, will not host fans during games in December due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the league announced Wednesday. Source: UWM, UW-Green Bay basketball won’t host fans in December, Milwaukee Business Journal