Dear Parents and Family,
Your student recieved this earlier today.
President Harreld Shares Open Letter to the Iowa City Business Community
I want to thank everyone who has been following the community’s health and safety guidance throughout this pandemic. No single group ultimately will be responsible for our overall success or failure in combating this virus. The responsibility rests with all of us, including everyone on campus and in the surrounding community, to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Though we have been working with our community partners throughout our planning process for the fall semester, I have been exceedingly disappointed in some of the downtown businesses and their choices to disregard the public health proclamation from the governor. These actions have led to an increase in the transmission of COVID-19 in our community, and we, as a community, will now have to respond.
I am now formally asking the Iowa City business community to join us in this effort so we can lower the risk of further spreading COVID-19.
Bruce Harreld, president
Recommendations on Experiential Education During COVID-19
The University of Iowa has prepared recommendations for students and colleges as they consider in-person experiential education programs during the fall 2020 semester (including, but not limited to, internships, externships, field experiences, clinical programs, practicums, co-ops, student teaching programs, service-learning, etc.).
These recommendations are available on the Coronavirus website.
Updates and guidance for research activities taking place on the university campus can be found on the Office of the Vice President for Research website.
Reminder: Face Coverings Required in Recreational Services Buildings
Face coverings are required on campus and in university buildings. Recreational Services requires a face covering to enter the buildings and use the facilities. Starting Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, patrons who do not have their own face covering will not be able to enter the facilities. For more information regarding Recreational Services COVID-19 policies and procedures, please visit: https://recserv.uiowa.edu/covid-19-special-announcement.
Building Entry Reminders
The university has worked to create paths for entering and exiting buildings, including adding additional door pulls and foot pulls on doors. We are aware that some entrances have automatic doors to assist disabled people and those with mobility concerns with entering facilities. Please utilize the automatic doors in the proper manner, using your hand then hand sanitizing, or using your elbow. Do not use your feet or kick the automatic door opener as doing so may create additional contamination and increase the health risk for those who need to use them, as well as cause damage and create inaccessible situations.