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Curbside and Front Lines

(Written by Katelyn Durbin) Katey Durbin had patiently waited for her 2020 graduation day. Having graduated from the University of Findlay in 2016 with two bachelor of science degrees in preparation for her next big adventure in veterinary school, she knew what to expect. Long black gowns, excited classmates, proud faculty and family. It was […]

University of Findlay Relaxing Mask Requirements

University of Findlay is relaxing its facial covering requirements in response to new guidance from the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Effective immediately, facial coverings will no longer be required in campus buildings or at campus events, with the exception of Cosiano Health Center. This includes all classrooms, hallways, public spaces, auditoriums, […]

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics for Students, by Students

University of Findlay has received 1,200 doses of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine for University students in the Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex. Vaccination clinics began Thursday, April 8, and are slated to be held: Friday, April 9 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, […]

Findlay Awarded Grant for Mental Health Support

University of Findlay was awarded a mental health and wellness grant to promote and support students’ mental health through care packages and activities. “Our goal for this money is to help students reduce their stress level during this difficult time. By providing some of these opportunities, students are able to practice self-care and then utilize […]

UF Pharmacy Student Administers COVID-19 Vaccine to 105-Year-Old Great-Grandma

Alyssa Maier, University of Findlay Pharm.D. candidate ’23 and Edon, Ohio native, was recently given an incredible opportunity to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to Ramona Heinzerling, her 105-year-old great-grandmother. Maier is a Pharmacy Intern at CVS Pharmacy, where she was asked if she would help administer the COVID-19 vaccine. For the past three years, Maier […]

UF Faculty Tips: Battling the Winter Blues

This year has brought many new challenges to the campus community, the country, and the world. University of Findlay faculty and staff came together to provide tips and tricks on handling this very unusual holiday season.   The holiday season can be a very stressful time of year. With colder weather and shorter days, the […]

Findlay Pharmacy Students Help Administer COVID-19 Vaccine

University of Findlay’s College of Pharmacy and Telehealth Center is taking an active role in fighting the COVID pandemic. The Telehealth Center has been selected to assist in developing a team to administer COVID-19 vaccines in collaboration with a large multi-state company that manages long-term care facilities. This allows an increased delivery to the country’s […]

Findlay Pharmacy Students Help with COVID-19 Testing

University of Findlay’s College of Pharmacy students are helping administer RT-qPCR tests, otherwise known as saliva tests, which detect specific genes from the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the virus that causes COVID-19. UF’s College of Pharmacy is partnered with a company known as AZOVA, who set up a COVID-19 testing site at the University of Toledo. “AZOVA […]

Cosiano Health Center Steps Up with COVID Testing, Contact Tracing, and Other Safety Measures

University of Findlay’s Cosiano Health Center is prepared for the return of students to campus with daily health assessments, COVID-19 testing protocols, and contact tracing. Creating a one-way traffic flow throughout the building, updating the layout of the waiting room to accommodate appropriate physical distancing, and temperature checks using an infrared, touch-less thermometer, are just […]

Updating Classroom Spaces for Hybrid and Virtual Course Delivery

University of Findlay is gearing up for the fall semester to begin with additional training for faculty and staff on hybrid and online course delivery. Throughout this summer, planning for multiple course delivery options has been a high priority to ensure students receive the absolute best education. The University’s Academic Technology Services (ATS) and Information […]