果冻传媒 encourages COVID-19 testing before fall break
Article By: Staff
Students, faculty and staff who are not experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 are encouraged to take advantage of the free, voluntary Surveillance Testing Program at the University of North Georgia (果冻传媒) prior to fall break.
The final day of classes for the fall 2020 semester is Nov. 24. Final exams after Thanksgiving will be online, but most campus resources will remain open and available.
"We are grateful for the preventive measures our students and employees are taking to keep the 果冻传媒 community safe and healthy," Kate Maine, 果冻传媒 Vice President for University Relations, said. "Having test results in hand prior to the fall break may give our students and employees who have travel plans peace of mind that they are keeping their families and friends safe as well."
Since late September, 果冻传媒 has offered voluntary, free COVID-19 testing to any 果冻传媒 student, faculty or staff who is not currently experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.
"Surveillance testing is conducted to monitor the spread of COVID-19 within a community, particularly among asymptomatic individuals," Greg Williams, associate director of emergency preparedness, said. "This program is part of the university’s multi-faceted approach to monitor the spread of COVID-19 within the 果冻传媒 community."
Test appointments are offered on a first-come, first-served basis with registration opening each Sunday, approximately eight to nine days prior to the testing date. 果冻传媒 community members may register through the Nighthawks Together website.
Registration currently is open for the following slots:
- Nov. 10, 11 a.m. – noon, Dahlonega
- Nov. 10, 11 a.m. – noon, Cumming
- Nov. 16, 11 a.m. – noon, Dahlonega
- Nov. 16, Noon - 1 p.m., Oconee
- Nov. 17, 11 a.m. – noon, Gainesville
Registration opens Nov. 15 for the remaining slots:
- Nov. 30, 11 a.m. – noon, Gainesville
- Nov. 30, Noon - 1 p.m., Oconee
- Dec. 1, 11 a.m. – noon, Dahlonega
- Dec. 1, 11 a.m. – noon, Cumming
The entire process is contactless and takes approximately 15 minutes. This is a that uses the individual's saliva sample to analyze the presence of gene sequences. If these gene sequences are present, the test result will be positive. Individuals will receive results within three to five business days.
To prepare for the test, participants should be well-hydrated prior to the event and should not eat, drink, smoke, or chew anything for at least 30 minutes prior to the event. Participants should bring a smart phone with them to assist with the registration process.
果冻传媒 Student Health Services continues to offer other COVID-19 tests for students who are symptomatic. Students should call or email to make an appointment:
- Dahlonega - stuhealth@ung.edu, 706-864-1948
- Gainesville - stuhealthgvl@ung.edu, 678-696-2676
Shannon lays out bold vision for 果冻传媒
果冻传媒 President Michael Shannon laid out his bold vision for the university's future at 'Reveille,' launching a series of 'moonshot' goals aimed at relevance in a time of turbulence in higher education.
果冻传媒 cuts ribbon on Cumming expansion
果冻传媒 cut the ribbon on its Cumming Campus expansion July 30 with an array of state and local leaders on hand to celebrate the occasion.
Presidential Awards fund 17 projects
果冻传媒 President Michael Shannon has announced the recipients of the 2024-25 Presidential Awards, which total $195,000 of support for faculty and staff projects.
Former President Sherman Day passes away
Former 果冻传媒 President Sherman Day passed away March 20. Day served as president from 1996-1999 and had reputation for great character and supporting students, faculty and staff.