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Message to Community – Campus Operations for Winter Semester 2023 

December 15, 2022 

 

We recently met with Public Health officials to hear their recommendations regarding health protection measures on campus. These officials continue to be concerned about the presence of COVID as well as influenza and respiratory illnesses. Public Health is strongly encouraging everyone to get a flu shot as limiting the spread of influenza is particularly important this year. 

 

Based on their advice, as well as the support and co-operation from our community for protecting each other, we will retain our masking requirement for indoor common spaces for the Winter Semester that begins January 9.    

 

  • Masking remains required in classrooms unless teaching/presenting at a distance of at least 2m from others and in indoor common spaces (ie., hallways, stairwells, washrooms, administration offices, and faculty offices when meeting with students).   

  • Masking is not required when sitting in the Great Hall, George Martin Hall Cafeteria, Sir James Dunn Hall Cafeteria/Student Lounge, and the O’Brien Study Hall and/or when actively eating or drinking (where permitted). Masking is encouraged in rooms or common spaces in residences.  

  • Masking is not required when participating in athletics/fitness activities or when performing in drama/theatre or music recitals.   

 

COVID Booster/Flu Shots/Staying Home If Sick  

 

Public Health is advising individuals to assess and manage their personal risk. In addition to COVID vaccinations and boosters, everyone is encouraged to practice basic health and safety measures, especially distancing and staying home if sick. Moreover, getting immunized against the flu will help to reduce the potential strain on the health care system. Flu shots are free to all New Brunswickers;  call Tele-Services (1-833-437-1424) to book an appointment or visit the list of participating pharmacies.  

 

I want to wish you the best as you complete this term, and hope that you will have a restful holiday season. 

 

Dr. Kim Fenwick 

(Acting) President and Vice-Chancellor

St. Thomas University

Fredericton, NB E3B 5G3

(506) 452-0537

Message to Students – Welcome Back to Campus for Fall Semester 2022  

Thursday, August 11, 2022

 

With the fall semester approaching, I am pleased to welcome you back to campus and provide reminders about our campus operations.  
 
When the Provincial Government lifted COVID restrictions in March, we left our measures in place until summer and then returned to a traditional campus environment though we retained a masking requirement for indoor common spaces. We will follow a similar model on campus this semester and the following measures take effect on Monday, August 29. 
 
The Provincial Government is advising individuals to assess and manage their personal risk; in addition to vaccinations and boosters, everyone is encouraged to continue to practice basic health and safety measures, especially staying home if sick. Complete information may be found here.  
 
Masking  

  • Masking remains required in classrooms (unless teaching/presenting at a distance of at least 2m from others) and in indoor common spaces (ie., hallways, stairwells, washrooms, administration offices, and faculty offices when meeting with students).  
  • Masking is not required when sitting in the Great Hall, George Martin Hall Cafeteria, Sir James Dunn Hall Cafeteria/Student Lounge, and the O’Brien Study Hall and/or when actively eating or drinking (where permitted). Masking is encouraged, but not required, in rooms or common spaces in residences.
  • Masking is not required when participating in athletics and fitness activities or when performing in drama/theatre or music recitals. 
  • At the start of the semester we will provide each student with a KN-95 mask.   

 Obtaining a Booster Shot on Campus

  • With its higher level of protection, vaccination is one of the best ways to take care of yourself and others, and we strongly encourage individuals to stay current with their vaccinations. The Campus Pharmacy has walk-in vaccination clinics from Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm. See also COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments.

Provincial Testing and Reporting  

  • If you develop one or more symptoms, you should register for a COVID-19 test. A positive Point-of-Care (Rapid) Test is considered a case of COVID-19, and you should follow these instructions. We will have a limited supply of POCTs available.

Some frequently asked questions may be found here.  
 
We are certainly excited to be back in person and offer you a full range of academic and social opportunities. All the best in these final weeks of August.  
 
Dawn Russell 
President and Vice-Chancellor