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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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

COVID-19 Signage Promotes Health and Wellness Across UF’s Campus

As the University of Findlay prepares for students to return to campus this fall, a collection of COVID-19 signage has been created and strategically placed throughout campus. These signs will inform students, faculty, staff, and visitors of ways to stay healthy and ensure a safe return to campus. The signs highlight important actions like wearing face […]

Oiler Start Safe & Stay Safe: University of Findlay’s Official Plan to Reopen Campus

University of Findlay has announced a plan for the safe return of students, faculty, staff, and guests to campus. The Oiler Start Safe & Stay Safe plan was developed by the University’s Emergency Operations Committee and is based on recommendations made by the CDC, Ohio Department of Health, and Governor Mike DeWine. The fall semester begins […]

Oiler Mobile App Wins Title of “Best Student Engagement App” by Modo Labs

The University of Findlay’s Oiler Mobile App recently won the title of Best Student Engagement App at the fourth annual “Appademy Awards” hosted by Modo Labs. Additionally, the app was nominated and recognized as one of the Best Overall Apps. Modo Labs explained in The Best University Mobile Apps of 2020 press release the Universities nominated […]

Plans for Campus Safety Continue with Enhanced Sanitization

As the University of Findlay prepares for a safe and healthy start to the fall semester, the Physical Plant team is doing their part to ensure classrooms and high traffic areas are clean and disinfected. The University’s Physical Plant has been hard at work installing strategically placed hand sanitizer stations throughout campus including wall mounted […]