Support For This Challenging Time |
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GUMC supports those directly or indirectly affected by the tragic events in Haiti and Afghanistan and recognizes the contributions that many on our campus have made to help improve the lives of those countries’ residents. Read the full message from medical center leaders.
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The School of Nursing & Health Studies’ CURA: A Healthcare Pre-Orientation Program for incoming Georgetown undergraduates returns this month in hybrid mode.
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School of Nursing & Health Studies student Lizzie Graham (NHS’23) has been working on the research team of Jan LaRocque, PhD, associate professor of human science at NHS. |
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Some of the first-year medical students' biggest fans offered their congratulations via video message. |
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Reminder: Masks Required Indoors in All On-Campus Spaces |
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Georgetown’s public health guidelines require everyone to wear a in University-owned or operated buildings with limited exceptions. To help encourage mask-wearing, hand washing and other health measures among students, faculty and staff, download printable and digital signs for workspaces, classrooms and events (Spanish-language versions available).
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It’s long been believed that advancing age leads to broad declines in our mental abilities. New research from Georgetown University Medical Center offers surprisingly good news by countering this view. |
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Catholic Mass resumes on Tuesday, August 24, at 12:05 p.m. in St. Ignatius Chapel (Med/Dent 1st floor, SW). During the academic year, Masses for the Medical Center community will be celebrated each Tuesday and Thursday at 12:05 p.m. |
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The annual celebration of the Mass of the Holy Spirit takes place on Tuesday, August 24, at 4:00 p.m. in Gaston Hall. All students, faculty and staff are welcome to join this Mass marking the start of the academic year. Current health protocols will be followed, including masking for all present. Family, friends and those unable to join in person may view a livestream on the Georgetown University Facebook page.
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PowerPoint slides with major public health messages for students are available for faculty to download and incorporate into their class presentations. Mini scripts that support each message are included in a separate document. Download slides and scripts.
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The University shared precautions to best protect the community’s health and safety and provided an overview of what to expect upon returning to campus this fall.
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UIS is implementing a critical update to SaxaNet security certificates. When you are next on campus or in a Georgetown-managed building and accessing the internet via SaxaNet, please review and accept the new certificates. Learn how to access SaxaNet. For additional assistance, email help@georgetown.edu.
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Tree Work Impacts Entrance 4 Roadway |
Due to scheduled tree work, the Entrance 4 roadway off Reservoir Road will be intermittently blocked between 9:00 am and 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 28. Please use another entrance if possible. |
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Monday, August 23
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Part 2: Monday, August 23,
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Part 3: Tuesday, August 31,
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Attend parts two (“Local Perspective: Local Environmental Disparities”) and three (“Individual Perspective: Environmental History Taking”) of this series exploring topics related to the intersection of climate change and environmental justice. Co-sponsored by Georgetown University School of Medicine’s Climate Health and Medical Sustainability, Physicians for Human Rights and the Family Medicine Interest Group.
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Tuesday, August 24 -
Wednesday, August 25
9:45 a.m.
Via Zoom
Featuring talks by national and international researchers. Co-hosted by Georgetown University and UT Southwestern.
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GUFaculty360 Class - Updating Your Profile |
Tuesday, August 24,
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 8,
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 23,
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Via Zoom
Learn how to upload your CV, add your personal website information, upload a syllabus, publications and more. Register 8/24, 9/8 or 9/23
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Wednesday, August 25
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
This session of the GHUCCTS Regulatory, Ethics, Knowledge & Support (REKS) summer webinar series on “Pathways to Decentralized (Virtual) Clinical Trials” features Shaunagh Browning, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, director, Georgetown’s Office of Research Quality Assurance, discussing “Remote Clinical Trial Monitoring.”
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Thursday, September 2
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Via Zoom
Jack Westfall, MD, MPH, a family doctor in Washington, DC, and director of the Robert Graham Center for Policy Studies in Family Medicine and Primary Care, presents “What’s Population Got To Do With It? Building a Pathway to Population Health - 2021.” CME/CE credits available.
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Instructional Resources Available for the Return to Campus
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Monday - Friday,
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.;
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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CNDLS Instructional Continuity Virtual Office Hours |
Monday - Thursday,
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
CNDLS holds instructional continuity office hours virtually in this Zoom room. Please stop by if you need help or dial 646-558-8656
(meeting ID: 386 980 1070).
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Monday, August 23
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
ICC 118 & ICC 120
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Tuesday, August 24
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
ICC 113 & ICC 213
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Faculty and TAs can familiarize themselves with new classroom technology. Join in-person or remotely by connecting via Zoom Help Desk Meeting ID: 995-332-8350.
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Monday, August 23
11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Learn how to create and manage course sites, add and organize course content, use the calendar, and communicate with students. Presented by Dahlgren Memorial Library.
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Wednesday, August 25
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
This workshop will cover creating and managing student groups, using discussions, dispensing assignments and providing comments and grades, creating and deploying quizzes, and analyzing and managing students’ test results and grades. Presented by Dahlgren Memorial Library.
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Canvas Support
Office Hours
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Thursday, August 26 or September 2
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Online office hours with UIS EdTech provide faculty and staff with assistance and answers to Canvas questions and assistance with all Canvas needs. Register 8/26 or 9/2.
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Instructional Continuity
Office Hours
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Friday, August 27 or September 3
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Via Zoom
Online office hours with UIS EdTech provide faculty and staff with assistance and answers to questions about instructional continuity tools: Panopto, Zoom, Voicethread and Canvas. Register 8/27 or 9/3.
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