Updates for the U of A community for the week ending July 31
31 July 2020
This update was posted more than one month ago. Directions, policies, and safety measures may have changed during this time. To find the latest information, please consult the COVID-19 site or try searching the U of A website.
Posted: July 31, 4:00 p.m.
Here are this week’s updates for the U of A community:
Wearing masks on our campuses
Starting August 1, masks will be mandatory in all public indoor spaces in Edmonton. The U of A also requires anyone on all of our campuses, owned and leased properties, and in university vehicles to wear a mask or face covering. Read what you need to know about masks on U of A campuses.
U of A safety protocols updated
Since being released on June 4, 2020 there have been some key updates to the university’s Safety Measures General Directives, in response to a number of updated public health measures. This resource provides guidance on the expectations for employees, faculty, university planning groups, students, contractors, and visitors in preparation to ensure a safe return to teaching, learning, research, work, and life on our campuses.
What to do if you become sick
This U of A Emergency Procedure includes convenient reference sheets for both students and employees with information about what to do should you become sick. In the event of a single case or outbreak of COVID-19 at the U of A, the university will activate its Rapid Response Plan, which involves the affected employees or students, their supervisor/instructors, and several U of A support groups.
Canada Research Continuity Emergency Fund – deadline extended to August 4, 2020
The government has extended its CRCEF application deadline and as a result the university has extended its internal application deadline to August 4. Program eligibility is very broad, therefore we strongly encourage all faculty members to assess any non-government funded activities in their research program(s) for potential eligibility. Visit the university’s CRCEF webpage to review the eligibility criteria and to submit an application.