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As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the/ B- X5 {0 U4 t) w
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has8 ]" o1 e% z7 d4 |8 x: z7 a
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
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2 w# @) m; ^) o) qIt 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
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# K8 O$ S+ P2 I! y4 l8 b9 D" A0 iPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and" Y. c" d! n6 G9 g4 f- `# t+ J! _
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
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the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.6 f; u3 x: D- u4 V
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In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for* {" C% U. M: Y+ J
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the7 P' x/ A! c% ?- p
influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
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doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and& N! k- \# I W; G# k0 X
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth." t+ } c! u( {3 r" M/ x) c" {8 M
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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0 z! Y7 t" h! } I6 WThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help) b3 z: ?$ m8 t! ?* b: u/ y
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
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7 g4 Z0 R: y" g6 w9 E+ eresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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Gerry Kendal
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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: 780.492.7172
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