THE NORTH STAR: NEW YEAR, SAME PRECAUTIONS - Linfield University
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Be Wild for our Health. Check out Lin eld's website dedicated to the safety and health of our community during the pandemic at lin eld.edu/covid. Questions may be sent to covid19ert@lin eld.edu. Please address medical questions to SHLT@lin eld.edu. THE NORTH STAR: NEW YEAR, SAME PRECAUTIONS by President Miles K. Davis A new year is an opportunity for new beginnings, and we’re certainly ready for some of those. With that in mind, today is a noteworthy day. It marks, of course, the beginning of another semester on the McMinnville campus (even as we work hard to be ready for the later start of the spring semester at our new Portland campus). We are thrilled to have you back on campus, and welcome those who are joining us this spring for the rst time. We know many of you chose Lin eld because you appreciate the sense of community here. Though that sense of community looks a little different than in past years, it is our shared community that will allow us to nonetheless forge ahead. We want to be able to continue to offer in-person living and learning, but we need your help to make it feasible. Remember that Wild for Our Health pledge most of you signed in the fall? We still need you to adhere to those protocols in order to keep yourself and others safe. Vaccines are coming, but for now please remember to wear your face masks, practice physical distancing, wash your hands and keep in- /
person gatherings small. Whenever possible, stay on campus to avoid the risk of picking up the virus
elsewhere and bringing it back.
We have had many occasions to tell people about our success in the fall. When people ask me how we
were able to do it, I tell them the truth. We were able to do it because our students are exceptional. We
need you to be exceptional again this semester. Please take care of yourself and those around you.
Happy new year,
Miles K. Davis, president
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Weekly update: COVID-19 noti cations and tracking for Jan. 18
Lin eld University reports three new cases of COVID-19 among its students, faculty and staff on the
McMinnville campus last week, bringing the cumulative total since Jan. 1 to ten con rmed cases. The
Portland campus remains at fewer than ve cumulative cases during that same timespan. At the advice
of our state and local health authorities, we will report "fewer than ve cases" until the fth cumulative
case to protect the privacy of affected individual(s). Lin eld will continue providing weekly updates in
Lin eld Ahead. For more information, visit the COVID-19 tracking webpage. *Please note: Lin eld.edu is
experiencing a server update. New data will be loaded once the update is complete.
WildXchange is back!
WildXchange, a place for Weekly Insight, Listening and Dialogue across campus, starts up again this
week for the spring semester! First up is a panel discussion on the transgender athlete experience. What
are the challenges, rewards and considerations for any of us involved in athletics on this topic? Please
join the conversation Friday at noon via Zoom.
Writing Center opens Jan. 25
The Lin eld Writing Center will have appointments available beginning on Jan. 25 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Monday through Thursday this semester. Students can get help with any stage of the writing process—
from brainstorming to drafting to editing—and can even get feedback on oral presentations. Visit the
Writing Center's schedule to make an appointment.
Sorority Recruitment - It's not too late to join!
Are you interested in being part of an organization on campus about high moral development, human
connection, leadership, and making a positive impact on the world? Sorority life may be for you!
Sororities provide students with a sense of community. They provide connection and friendship when
students are often far from home and familiarity. Furthermore, sororities offer a strong support system
that can offer help and guidance when under stress.
Sorority recruitment will be 100% virtual this year to mitigate the risk of spreading COVID-19 and keep
everyone involved healthy & safe. Sorority recruitment at Lin eld kicks off with orientation at 7 p.m. on
Monday, Jan. 18. All students interested in going through the recruitment process (which involves
meeting members of each sorority, getting to know Lin eld’s four sorority chapters, and ultimately
seeing if you would like to join sorority life) must attend orientation and register online on
CampusDirector. Sign up now to receive the Zoom info for orientation and the rest of recruitment week!
Stress management workshop starts on Wednesday
If you are feeling challenged by current stressors and are looking for a space dedicated to self-care and
support, this weekly workshop provides a variety of stress management skills to help you nd balance
during di cult times. Join the Student Health, Wellness and Counseling Center every Wednesday from
4-4:50 p.m. via Zoom (passcode: SHWCC103). Click here for workshop handouts. All students are
welcome!
/Prepare for the unexpected - Join the Lin eld CERT team
Applications are now being accepted for Lin eld's CERT program. The Community Emergency Response
Team training is a free program that prepares and empowers volunteers in times of emergency. It is
open to students, faculty and staff. During the nine-week session (Feb.1 - March 27), participants will
learn the basics of disaster preparedness, re suppression, disaster medical operations, light search and
rescue, disaster psychology and terrorism response. Learn more at lin eld.edu/CERT and apply by Jan.
27.
Job opportunities on Cat Connect
Students - ready to make a difference at Lin eld by putting your amazing skillset to work in an on-
campus job? Now is great time to start! Check out the Cat Connect job and internship posting system.
Cat Connect lists on-campus positions, part-time and full time jobs, and internships here in the
community, in Portland, regionally and even nationally for Lin eld University students. Career
Development is ready to support you in submitting a competitive application and resume for any job or
internship. Quick, turnaround appointments are available for a resume review, questions about applying
or anything career related. Get started by emailing career@lin eld.edu.
Spring 2021 faculty and staff yoga class
The Department of Health, Human Performance and Athletics, in collaboration with the O ce of
Academic Affairs, is excited to announce the continuation of a beginner-level yoga course for faculty
and staff. While Yamhill County remains in Extreme Risk, the class will be offered via Blackboard. Email
Laura Kenow or Kristi Strong to get enrolled in the class.
FILM spring screening series
All members of the Lin eld community are invited to this spring's Free Intersectional Lin eld Movies
(FILM) series. All movies include a screening followed by a discussion panel. Save the date for:
JoJo Rabbit, Jan. 26
The Social Dilemma, Feb. 23
Paris is Burning, March 30
All movies start at 6 p.m. and are offered via Zoom and in T.J. Day. However, due to OHA guidelines
regarding COVID-19 risk categories, in-persons screenings may be shifted online for participant safety.
To RSVP, contact: FILM@lin eld.edu. The FILM series is sponsored by the Lacroute Initiative.
Student COVID-19 test results
The rst day of classes is here! As a reminder, a small number of students will not have received their
COVID-19 test results before the rst day of class. In this case, the student will not be able to attend
classes until they are con rmed negative. Faculty will be noti ed and students will work with their
professors for the start of classes in the case they can’t attend. If a student tests positive, they will work
with the Student Health, Wellness and Counseling Center and Learning Support Services for
accommodation during quarantine or isolation.
Dining tent remains closed while in Extreme Risk
Per OHA and HECC guidelines, the dining tent outside of Dillin Hall is considered an indoor
establishment/venue. While Yamhill County remains in the Extreme Risk category, the dining tent will be
closed. When Yamhill County is moved to the High Risk category, the dining tent can be open with a
maximum of 50 people. The county risk levels are assessed every two weeks and released by the
Oregon Health Authority. Please watch Lin eld Ahead for additional announcements. Dining Services is
committed to protecting the health and safety of everyone who dines on campus, as well as all
members of our dining services team. Guests can expect some operational changes within Dillin Hall,
such as take-out only service, individually packaged utensils and condiments, travel patterns, stations
attended by uniformed staff, etc. Check Sodexo's website for menus and hours of operation.
Faculty feedback and insight sessions: School of Business graduate programs
/The School of Business is excited to welcome faculty from across Lin eld University for a lunch session
to discuss our upcoming graduate programs. Information will be shared about the planned Master of
Science in Sport Leadership and Master of Science in Design and Innovation, launching in fall 2021. Join
School of Business leadership for Zoom sessions from 12-1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 20 and 11:45
a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4 to share your feedback and learn more for student advising.
Free drive-thru COVID-19 testing events
Yamhill County will be holding four days of free drive-thru COVID-19 testing in January. You do not need
to have symptoms to have a COVID test, and insurance is not required. Pre-registration is highly
recommended and can be done at doineedacovid19test.com. Testing is scheduled for:
Friday, Jan. 22 from 4-7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 29 from 8-11 a.m.
All events are held at the Yamhill County Fairgrounds. Additional information can be found on the
Yamhill County Public Health website.
New FAQs added to COVID-19 webpage
New FAQs have been added to lin eld.edu/covid this week.Topics include:
What changes have been made to nursing classes this spring? (Under Academics)
What happens if a student does not have the results of a COVID-19 test before arriving on
campus for the spring semester? (under COVID-19 Testing)
Will School of Nursing students be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine through Lin eld University?
(under Vaccines)
Where can people learn more about COVID-19 vaccinations in their local community? (under
Vaccines)
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UPCOMING EVENTS
First day of class (McMinnville): Jan. 18
Sorority recruitment: Jan. 18-24. Pre-registration is required.
Foreign Service 101 webinar: Jan. 19, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Online. Register for link. Learn more about
foreign service careers and the process for applying.
WEB Presents: Virtual Escape Room "Nature Calls": Jan. 19, 7:30 p.m., Zoom. RSVP on Engage.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a W for January Term (OCE): Jan. 22
WEB Presents: Virtual Comedian Jasmine Ellis: Jan. 22, 7 p.m., Zoom. RSVP on Engage.
Spring 2021 Fraternity Recruitment: Jan. 24-29. Pre-registration is required.
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