Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

University of Mississippi

Monday, April 27, 2020 COVID-19 updates

Students

Student Survey
This spring has presented unprecedented challenges for the University of Mississippi community. To learn more about student experiences and what the university can do to further help you, students are invited to participate in a short, voluntary survey (requires about 10 minutes to complete). Link also included at the end of this email.

ASB Elections Wednesday
Eligible undergraduate and graduate students are invited to vote in the Associated Student Body’s second Spring election of 2020 on Wednesday, April 29 from 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. CDT. Voting will be open for all 48 ASB senator positions plus senior class president, vice president and secretary/treasurer. To vote, click the “Vote here” button on the ASB election webpage or log-in to your MyOleMiss account, select the “Student” page, click the “Get Involved” tab and choose “Vote in Student Elections.” If you encounter any issues while voting, please contact the Attorney General immediately at ASB.AG@go.olemiss.edu.

Faculty/Staff

Faculty Survey
This spring has presented unprecedented challenges for the University of Mississippi community. To learn more about faculty experiences and what the university can do to further help you, faculty are invited to participate in a short, voluntary survey (requires about 10 minutes to complete). Link also included at the end of the email.

Other Things to Know

UMMC and MSDH are hosting mobile COVID-19 sample collection sites. The appointment-only testing is free of charge. Anyone experiencing symptoms related to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, who wants to be tested must first undergo a free screening from a UMMC clinician through the C Spire Health UMMC Virtual COVID-19 Triage telehealth smartphone app. Those without a smartphone can call 601-496-7200.

  • April 28: Madison Co., Shirley Simmons Middle School
  • April 28: West Point, West Point Civic Center
  • April 29: McComb, Pike County Health Department
  • April 29: Carthage, Carthage Coliseum

FAQs on Mississippi’s “Safer at Home” order

The Mississippi Small Business Development Center has a COVID-19 resource page that is regularly updated to provide a quick and easy portal for business owners looking for the latest information.

Around the country, museums, libraries, zoos and even federal agencies are offering lessons, activities and fun for learners of all ages.

On the Lighter Side: Some Good News with John Krasinski, Episode 5, focused on food

There are a number of UM studies and surveys available that welcome your participation. Below is a series of links for you to use to learn about them and participate.