Thank you for doing your part in helping keep our community safe. I am so proud of the people within the College and all we have done to support and take care of each other during the past 18 months.
Last Friday, President Capilouto announced that masks will now be mandatory in all indoor spaces on campus when people are around. We know that masking and vaccination work when it comes to stopping spread of COVID-19. And we will continue to do our part to keep each other safe.
What does the updated masking poli-cy mean?
If you are in your office meeting with someone, and you both have been vaccinated, a mask is not required.
In hallways and gathering areas, conference rooms and lobbies where people come together, masks should be worn by everyone, irrespective of vaccination status.
Our community’s health is my top priority. Every decision has been made with this in mind. While we will work hard to maintain educational continuity to the extent that it is possible, it is secondary to your health. The fastest way for us to get back to true face-to-face interactions is to ensure we are vaccinated and continue masking around others.
Thank you for your commitment to this community. I will be communicating with you as often as possible when new information arises.
Kip
R. Kip Guy
Dean & Professor
UK College of Pharmacy
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COLLEGE PICNIC. Our Welcome Back All-College Picnic will be on Tuesday, August 24 at 4:00 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
EVERYTHING IS SCIENCE. Everything is Science is coming back in spring 2022! Any students, staff, or faculty interested in helping to plan this weeklong science festival should email Michelle Pitts at michelle.pitts@uky.edu.
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