Faculty

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

Moving classes online and concluding the winter quarter

Following up on a message from President Cauce this morning, in consultation with public health officials, starting Monday, March 9, classes will no longer meet in person. For the remainder of the quarter, instructors have been asked to conduct classes and/or exams remotely, as possible, until the quarter concludes on March 20.

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.

March 2, 2020

Mitigating impacts to student instruction due to COVID-19

The University of Washington is closely monitoring the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and associated COVID-19 disease. Recent news of infected persons in Washington state demonstrates that the circumstances regarding the virus are changing. UW leadership is working closely with public health officials to keep up to date on recent events regarding the virus and potential impacts to the UW, and we are developing plans to mitigate those impacts.

February 29, 2020

Update on the UW’s preparations related to the novel coronavirus

Today public health officials announced that the first death in the United States attributed to the novel coronavirus has occurred in King County. I write today to ensure you are aware of how the University is working with public health officials to be as prepared as possible to protect the health of the UW community.

February 27, 2020

COVID-19 update: New guidelines and recommendations for travel

Our priority remains to keep each other safe and healthy and support one another. We write today to provide travel guidance, and to remind you of best practices to safeguard our community and find and monitor updated information.

February 6, 2020

New information and CDC guidance on the novel coronavirus

Sent on behalf of the University’s Advisory Committee on Communicable Diseases We recognize there have been several messages regarding the novel coronavirus outbreak over the past few weeks. This email contains new information and guidance, and we ask that you read it carefully. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week issued new guidance for…

February 4, 2020

Official UW travel to China restricted until further notice

Dear UW community: Effective immediately and until further notice, University of Washington students, faculty and other academic personnel, and staff may not travel to China using UW resources or in an official University capacity unless a waiver has been granted. This is due to the outbreak of novel coronavirus and in light of travel warnings issued by the…