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All Students:
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7 C, @, h, U/ X8 m/ L6 L. sAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the" W0 s6 g- f, E7 Q; W7 K) L
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has2 A; a1 { v8 b3 i/ C& B$ a3 A/ Q
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
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available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should U/ r$ d' K" F) L
do in the event that you find yourself ill.3 S: X! `) Q) t2 v h
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and( V" x9 D) p- v# U: Z4 v% p
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This3 e+ W1 v, z5 U
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
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0 \. [; F- A1 a% TIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
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influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
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^3 {$ T- m4 ]1 W7 p6 {/ V( D1 \$ ddoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
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) L" A5 [ r oPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your1 j3 U [' L' l* M5 J
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
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infection.$ r: S7 m: u) I, {' t/ K
4 V, T# j" J: B8 c0 g7 e- e' |This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help- B' Y' v- ?) a1 s
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a% A) o- f' e5 H {: s0 w
whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices! e0 H: u: O9 P1 \
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!' X$ u1 g5 w" e2 F. v2 P
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( t/ I; A5 Z; [% sGerry Kendal! x0 h( H9 p: \0 W
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.71727 Y7 u- t0 x! o! J
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