{"id":6053,"date":"2020-10-01T16:00:51","date_gmt":"2020-10-01T16:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/2020\/10\/08\/quarantine-results-thanksgiving-survey-voting\/"},"modified":"2021-05-24T15:24:56","modified_gmt":"2021-05-24T15:24:56","slug":"quarantine-results-thanksgiving-survey-voting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/campus-life\/blog\/quarantine-results-thanksgiving-survey-voting\/","title":{"rendered":"Quarantine Results, Thanksgiving Survey & Voting"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Quarantine works.<\/h2>\n

The results of quarantine show it is one of the most effective ways we can keep our numbers down and our campus open.<\/p>\n

For the third week in a row, our positive cases are down. This week\u2019s data shows we\u2019re at 49 active positive cases, which is down from 76 active positive cases the previous reporting period. See more details on WSU\u2019s COVID-19 dashboard<\/a>. \u2028 <\/p>\n

The sustained decline means Housing has adjusted its visitor policy<\/a> to allow one overnight visitor who is living in another residence hall. Many hybrid and in-person classes can meet in modified classrooms; and facilities, like the IWC fitness center, are open by reservation.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial author=”Connie Kamara” job_title=”WSU Health & Wellness Director” portrait_url=”https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/healthservices\/Images\/Connie.png” admin_label=”Kamara Testimonial” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

We remain grateful to everyone who has taken personal responsibility and called Ask-a-Nurse, completed the daily self-assessment, the self-reporting form<\/a>, gotten tested, quarantined or isolated.<\/p>\n

These individuals have done a great service to our community’s health and wellbeing and our chances for staying on campus.<\/p>\n

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WSU administrators are holding conversations with faculty, campus health professionals, and others across campus in order to determine whether WSU classes resume remotely or hybrid after the Thanksgiving weekend.<\/p>\n

To share your input, complete this brief post-Thanksgiving survey<\/a> or contact your Student Senate representative<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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With \u201cback-up<\/a>\u201d \u2013 physical distancing \u2013 as a critical action for COVID-19 prevention, it can be hard to know how to socialize safely during a pandemic<\/a>.<\/p>\n

One of the safest ways to spend time with others in person is to get outdoors. The Student Union offers bike rental<\/a> and yard games at no cost. Winona has lots of options, too. Here are six things to do outdoors<\/a> in Winona this fall.<\/p>\n

Join university-sponsored gatherings where safety precautions will be in place, like this Friday\u2019s Kryzsko After Dark<\/a> from 9pm \u2013 midnight, featuring Panda Express, prizes, mini golf and more. Or play foosball, ping pong, shuffleboard or billiards in the redesigned Student Union.<\/p>\n

Join a club or organization<\/a>. With more than 170 clubs<\/a> \u2013 from rock climbing to video gaming, plus Greek life\u2013 our campus has something for everyone. Clubs are working directly with guidance from student activities staff to make sure they gather safely or connect online.<\/p>\n

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Your voice matters. Not only on campus, but in your city, your state, and for the future of our country.<\/p>\n

Voting in person on Tuesday, Nov. 3, is always an option. However, many cities, including Winona, are recommending absentee voting.<\/p>\n

If you plan to vote absentee this election, go to mnvotes.org<\/a> to get registered and get a ballot mailed to you. If you plan to vote from your hometown and live outside Minnesota, you can register at allintovote.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This Warriors Vote video was made by Mass Communications student Nick Besore \u201821.<\/p>\n

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President Olson updates campus on where we are now (level two\/yellow COVID-19 safety level), addresses what campus will do after Thanksgiving break, and encourages students to get plugged into clubs and organizations<\/a>, and to register to vote<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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Learn More<\/h2>\n