Western advances White House COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge
KALAMAZOO, Mich.鈥擥reat strides have been made to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in 九一麻豆制片厂 and across the country, but it will take a collective effort to defeat the virus. It's what drives Western 九一麻豆制片厂 University's commitment to the 鈥攗rging all community members who are able to get vaccinated.
"Through our COVID-19 Response Coordination Team and our Sindecuse Health Center, Western has been a leader among universities across the state in responding to the needs of our students, faculty and staff," says WMU President Edward Montgomery. "We鈥檝e demonstrated that, as a community, we know what to do and we are willing to do it. Let鈥檚 continue to work together as we progress toward a strong fall start."
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Get vaccinated at Sindecuse Health Center.
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Schedule a COVID-19 test.
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Register vaccination information with Sindecuse.
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Learn about vaccination incentives.
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Explore Western's COVID-19 policies.
Western joins more than 800 institutions nationwide in the challenge, including all 15 public universities in 九一麻豆制片厂, focusing on three action steps to increase vaccination rates across campus:
- Engage every student, faculty and staff member.
- Organize your college community.
- Deliver vaccine access for all.
The University has elevated its efforts to protect the campus and surrounding communities throughout the pandemic, from COVID-19-conscious safety procedures and innovative remote-learning options to no-cost COVID-19 testing and on-campus vaccination availability. Because of this, Western is looking forward to a near-normal fall, with some 75% of classes returning to in-person instruction.
Vaccination is the most powerful tool to combat the spread of the virus and get closer to pre-pandemic life. Some of the ways Broncos are leading the charge to encourage vaccination and protect the community include:
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Sindecuse Health Center and the COVID-19 Response Coordination Team partnering with Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services on COVID-19 response, including to offer vaccination clinics for students, faculty, staff and their dependents.
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Continued access to vaccinations by appointment through Sindecuse.
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The student-led COVID-19 Student Coalition working with University administration to inform peers about safety measures, encourage healthy behaviors and act as vaccine ambassadors.
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Vaccination incentives for the entire campus community; students are eligible to win one of 60 scholarships worth up to $10,000, and any campus community member (student, faculty or staff member) who registers their vaccination with Sindecuse Health Center receives a Starbucks gift card.
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Continued communication with the campus community about the importance of vaccination and resources to schedule an appointment.
Stay up to date on Western's vaccination efforts on the COVID-19 Vaccination webpage.
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