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December 11, 2020

A summary of university updates related to COVID-19

Submitted by Division of Communications and Marketing

Kansas State University continues to provide updates in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The following is a summary of announcements from Dec. 7-11.

Read a full list of communications related to COVID-19.

Come back, 'Cats.
Updates continue to be posted on the COVID-19 website, which includes guidance and frequently asked questions about the return to university campuses.

The university continues to track and evaluate COVID-19 data in our community.
Every week, K-State is updating the online dashboard that tracks COVID-19 data in university-connected communities.

View the checklist for students leaving K-State campuses.
Before leaving a K-State campus for winter break, every student needs to take steps to help reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Use this checklist to keep track of to-do items.

K-State offers voluntary asymptomatic testing for faculty and staff.
Voluntary asymptomatic testing is available for Kansas State University faculty and staff at Lafene Health Center through Wednesday, Dec. 23. Appointments are required and can be made on the myLafene+ patient portal or by calling 785-532-6544.

Lafene Health Center and Counseling Services announce holiday hours.
Lafene Health Center — including the asymptomatic testing clinic — and Counseling Services have provided their upcoming holiday hours.

A reminder about the practice adopted for student evaluations for the fall 2020 semester.
As the time approaches for annual evaluation, promotion and tenure, and reappointment processes for faculty, it is important to keep in mind the practices that K-State has adopted relative to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Review tips to stay safe this holiday season.
Read tips to keep you, your family, your friends and your community safe during winter break and the holidays.