UA关于流感影响mid-term考试的邮件通知

moxiash

All Students:
5 G  m; N( ]6 M; K. {
As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
" v) q- A$ Z( o' ?. h1 T( ?- H* L) Qcommunity, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).

" R( U( |: B' @6 x( b6 M( r: VIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
2 j# y0 `0 F+ G' Z: N3 J  p- Iwebsite ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
- A/ J% G8 s4 {* {5 Ldo in the event that you find yourself ill.

+ U* x# a! P+ d  K0 ?Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
7 Z. ~9 W7 B& n( stemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.

$ n9 r8 j: a5 h. P/ w9 p' `) j$ fIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
( B* @9 R/ s7 @0 J4 cyour own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
4 w$ c4 O8 q2 d  A- I& U7 ainfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
. k. Z( }, g3 P& j8 N5 Bcontact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
: Z' T! O/ ?$ ]9 Xdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
7 w8 L- P3 ~' J5 WHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
" N% S9 Q' p; G' ninfection.

This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
! h$ ?% u- h- {7 I8 nprotect the health of students and the larger university community as a
  H7 P0 w' Y( f: I/ K  x- {whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!


' \( D$ @3 h; U, A/ l
Gerry Kendal

Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
0 D$ P+ d& n0 ?- f. oAlberta | Edmonton  Alberta  Canada
5 l2 o0 X$ A* b  _201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax:  780.492.7172

  z5 u8 f# l/ @9 r8 s_______________________________________________
. C0 R* q* c2 n1 pStudents mailing list
) o6 s$ K9 x4 r) ]1 OStudents@mailman.srv.ualberta.ca
0 M1 |" V1 }) @8 ^( B* V( Mhttp://www.mailman.srv.ualberta.ca/mailman/listinfo/students

vilna