Office of the University Registrar

Late September brings with it a new academic year, but unfortunately it also ushers in flu season. This year, of course, H1N1 flu adds an additional threat to the health of our community.  The University has taken a proactive measure to help students fight this annual nuisance. UW volunteers prepared 10,000 flu kits to be distributed to students in the dorms, the Greek system and elsewhere on campus. Each bag contains thermometers, hand sanitizer, electrolyte tablets, pain reliever, and an information packet.

Producing such a large number of kits over two days required a concerted effort. Overseen by Campus Health Services, scores of students, staff and faculty took two-hour shifts in the HUB Monday and Tuesday to assemble the kits. Among them were a number of volunteers from the Office of the University Registrar. Thank you to these dedicated staff who took time from their busy schedules to help keep the campus healthy!

A short video of the assembly can be found on KIRO News’ website. Further details on the University’s flu-preparedness program can be found on Campus Health Services’ website.