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All Students:
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As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the% v% x, m' W8 w7 N& h
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
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Influenza Like Illness (ILI).% Y. H0 M3 A7 H
$ F3 N5 L. R! C* t/ rIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and/ c$ n' m6 v; `( ^- E$ ]' X
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
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In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for |: K5 U& L. l" Q! }
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the/ o7 Z3 c+ u* _" ~, F+ H( O
influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close; p/ Z. v+ ]5 H) J4 g( A
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
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then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
T# t' B4 q! l/ n% O0 a( M5 ^Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
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Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
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This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help- K% {1 I) q2 P' L
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
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resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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. L* E$ Y* P1 F5 ~# J7 HGerry Kendal) P+ \1 A1 |7 m; }( j* x
" c: S- M5 D- Z p( pGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of3 y6 a8 y5 A" Y1 V3 n5 G
Alberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada
; ^- u2 o# y h+ e+ t201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172
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