Students Living in Residence Halls During the University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees regularly scheduled meeting on Saturday, the board approved an amendment to eliminate the COVID-19 policy that requires students living in the residence halls to be vaccinated for the coronavirus.
Based on a study of the university’s peer institutions nationally, it was clear that these institutions are moving away from vaccination requirements in residence halls. Additionally, the territory has had a very low incidence of COVID-19, and there have been no reports of students in the general population testing positive.
The board accepted the administration’s request to make this change, which will first affect students enrolling in summer programs and this fall.
For more information contact Dr. Leslyn Tonge at leslyn.tonge@uvi.edu.
Join UVI Ph.D. Information Session on June 28 Are you ready to embark on the next step in your career!? Learn more about UVI’s Ph.D. for Creative Leadership for Innovation and Change at 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 28. During this one-hour online webinar, prospective students will learn more about what makes the program unique. Be prepared to affect positive change in your organizations by concentrating on the disciplines of leadership and creativity. Be a part of the next cohort. https://tinyurl.com/PhDCLICLI
For more information contact Tessa Liburd at tliburd@uvi.edu.
Students, Employees Urged to Sign Up for Bucs Alert – UVI’s Rave Emergency Notification System This marks the beginning of hurricane season. It is advisable to be prepared. All UVI students and employees are urged to sign up for the university’s Bucs Alert, UVI’s Rave emergency notification system which is used to share critical information via text messages and e-mail. Participants simply add their cell phone numbers and email addresses to the “Personal Information” page in UVI’s BanWeb accounts. Those who have already added information to the system are encouraged to periodically check their details in case updates are needed.
Visit UVI’s Emergency Preparedness page for more information to help you get ready. See this link – https://www.uvi.edu/about/emergency-preparedness.html
Save the Date – Afternoon on the Green 2024 is scheduled on Sunday, March 17 The next installation of the annual Afternoon on the Green fundraising event has been scheduled for noon to 5 p.m., Sunday, March 17, 2024, on the Herman E. Moore Golf Course on St. Thomas’ Orville E. Kean Campus. Building on the resounding success of the 2023 event, the Afternoon on the Green planning committee has already begun its efforts to surprise and delight the public with fresh ideas and exciting activities to showcase Virgin Islands culture and cuisine, highlight UVI programs, and support scholarships for the next generation of UVI students. Visit www.aog.uvi.edu for updates and mark your calendars to be a part of UVI’s signature community outreach event.