
International Engagement Newsletter
Weekly Update
Weekly updates for March 9-15, 2020
If you would like to promote an event from your club or organization, please submit your request to Michelle at mwynn@uca.edu by Thursday, to go out in the following week's newsletter.
Shopping Transportation
Click here for the 2020 shopping shuttle schedule.
Spring Break Travel
Look for an email from our office regarding your Spring Break Travel! Also, don't forget to come by the International Engagement Office by March 17th if you need your I-20 or DS-2019 signed!
Safe@UCA App - THE OFFICIAL SAFETY APP OF UCA
STAY HEALTHY!
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
- There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. However, the CDC recommends everyday, preventive actions to help prevent the spread of any virus, including the flu, which is active across the U.S. and in Arkansas.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
- The CDC does not currently recommend the use of face masks among the general public.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
- For more information about handwashing, see the CDC’s Handwashing website.
- The CDC also has specific guidelines for travelers going to locations around the world.
This scholarship is now open!
Deadline! Tuesday, March 31st
Tuesday, March 10th
LOOKING AHEAD
REIMBURSEMENT CHECKS
If you are on Lewermark insurance, and received a vaccination this semester, reimbursement checks will be issued soon. You will receive an e-mail notification from our office when they arrive, and you will pick them up in our office.
Tuesday, March 17th
Event: AfterDark
When: March 17th, Tuesday
Where: OLD MAIN
Time: 8:30pm
Wednesday, March 18th
FUN FACTS
The Fayetteville Shale
The natural gas field known as the Fayetteville Shale, development of which began in 2004, became recognized as one of the ten largest gas fields in the United States. The exploration of this resource was initiated by Southwestern Energy Company, which, by its high point in 2008, had booked sufficient natural gas reserves to heat every home in New York City for four years!