The message below was sent by the Division of Student Affairs to undergraduate students on all campuses on March 8, 2023
Subject: March Email from Student Affairs
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Hi Huskies!
Are you ready for a break? Well, as you know Spring Break begins this weekend, right along with Daylight Savings Time!
Some reminders about Spring Break - whether you are staying in your student housing, staying with family or friends, or traveling it is important that you practice self-care and take appropriate steps to stay safe and healthy during this well-deserved break. Below are a few things to keep in mind:
- Enjoy spring break with people you know and trust; be aware of your personal safety and surrounds (places you choose to go, people you are with, food and drinks you consume).
- Make sure someone knows where you are expecting to be.
- If you are planning to spend some time in the sun (lucky you) use sunscreen, drink lots of water, and remember - too much of anything isn’t good for you.
- Know your limitations and values. Don’t be pressured into high-risk activity that you are not comfortable with.
- Always make smart choices about alcohol and drugs. These can inhibit decision making.
- Alcohol is a major factor in student injuries and accidents. Don’t ever put yourself at risk.
- COVID is still an active virus, take the necessary precautions to protect yourself.
- If you find yourself in a mental health crisis while on break, remember that the Be Well service is available to you 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from anywhere. The number is 1-833-307-3040.
Please participate, your input matters:
You have been invited to participate in the National College Health Assessment (NCHA) survey to assess the health, mental health, and overall wellness of UConn students. The information obtained will help to improve programs and services at the University of Connecticut.
The email has the subject line “UCOUNT! UConn Student Health Survey” with more details about the survey provided in the email. Those who submit a survey will be entered into a random drawing to win either one $100 gift card to Amazon or one of 20 $20 gift cards to Amazon.
If you have not yet participated in this survey one last reminder email will be sent to you today. To participate, you must use the student specific link in that email.
In other news:
- HuskyTHON was another huge success. Our community of caring students helped to raise a total of $1.4 million for Connecticut Children’s Hospital. Thank you to all who contributed to this effort!
- Our sports teams are doing incredibly well, and the stamina and dedication it takes to be the great athletes they are is beyond the understanding of many who have never performed in the same way. Thank you for representing the University in such a positive way!
- Just read the Daily Digest to see all the amazing accomplishments that UConn students, faculty, and staff have made this year. We have a lot to be proud of already, and the semester is only half over!
Have a wonderful spring break, we will be here waiting for you to return.
Fany Hannon Pam Schipani
Interim Dean of Students Interim Assistant VP for Student Affairs
For more information, contact: Janice Canniff at janice.canniff@uconn.edu