1 00:00:03,040 --> 00:00:05,530 Hi everyone, I hope you’re all having a good week. 2 00:00:05,530 --> 00:00:10,870 I’d like to begin with a word of thanks to all of you—our students and their families, 3 00:00:10,870 --> 00:00:12,240 our faculty, and our staff. 4 00:00:12,240 --> 00:00:17,570 We are at the mid-point of a remarkably challenging semester, one that has tested each of us in 5 00:00:17,570 --> 00:00:18,570 different ways. 6 00:00:18,570 --> 00:00:23,970 Collectively, we have had to change how we teach, how we conduct research, how we learn, 7 00:00:23,970 --> 00:00:26,590 how we interact with each other, and how we do our jobs. 8 00:00:26,590 --> 00:00:32,300 We have successfully reached this point only because of your resilience, your flexibility, 9 00:00:32,300 --> 00:00:36,820 your sacrifices, and your willingness to think not just of yourselves but of others. 10 00:00:36,820 --> 00:00:39,390 And for all of that, I am enormously grateful. 11 00:00:39,390 --> 00:00:44,220 I am especially grateful to our students, of whom we have asked a great deal, and who 12 00:00:44,220 --> 00:00:45,220 have responded. 13 00:00:45,220 --> 00:00:50,410 Because of your hard work, your compassion, and your vigilance, our case numbers are down, 14 00:00:50,410 --> 00:00:54,810 our hospitalization numbers remain very low, and we have a good deal of capacity in our 15 00:00:54,810 --> 00:00:57,400 isolation and quarantine spaces. 16 00:00:57,400 --> 00:01:01,730 Given these positive signs, we announced the other day that we are easing up on the restriction 17 00:01:01,730 --> 00:01:06,780 regarding the size of gatherings—going from a maximum of 5 to a maximum of 10. 18 00:01:06,780 --> 00:01:11,100 We did this both because of the drop in positive cases and also because we heard from many 19 00:01:11,100 --> 00:01:15,000 students that the 5-person maximum was especially challenging. 20 00:01:15,000 --> 00:01:17,080 So we wanted to lift it as soon as we could. 21 00:01:17,080 --> 00:01:21,490 The mask requirements and limits on unnecessary travel outside of Charlottesville are still 22 00:01:21,490 --> 00:01:22,490 in place. 23 00:01:22,490 --> 00:01:26,120 In fact, wearing a mask will be even more important when you’re gathering with more 24 00:01:26,120 --> 00:01:27,120 people. 25 00:01:27,120 --> 00:01:30,200 But what you’re doing is working, and we don’t want to put any more restrictions 26 00:01:30,200 --> 00:01:32,900 in place than are absolutely necessary. 27 00:01:32,900 --> 00:01:37,680 At the same time, we have all learned that the path of this virus is difficult to predict, 28 00:01:37,680 --> 00:01:41,630 so we will continue to keep an eye on the case counts and the progression of the virus 29 00:01:41,630 --> 00:01:45,220 and continue to adapt to what we see and learn. 30 00:01:45,220 --> 00:01:49,510 As you may also have heard, we are continuing to expand our testing program for students 31 00:01:49,510 --> 00:01:51,210 on- and off-Grounds. 32 00:01:51,210 --> 00:01:54,900 On Tuesday, we announced that we are going to start testing all students living in residence 33 00:01:54,900 --> 00:02:00,480 halls on a regular basis, at least once every nine days, using either a nasal swab or a 34 00:02:00,480 --> 00:02:01,480 saliva sample. 35 00:02:01,480 --> 00:02:05,000 If you live in dorms, you will receive an email with information about your testing 36 00:02:05,000 --> 00:02:07,530 appointment, which should take less than 10 minutes. 37 00:02:07,530 --> 00:02:12,080 As I’ve said before, the best way to keep the virus in check is to try to stay one step 38 00:02:12,080 --> 00:02:16,689 ahead, and regular testing will help us do that—and will hopefully provide students 39 00:02:16,689 --> 00:02:18,739 a more predictable testing schedule. 40 00:02:18,739 --> 00:02:23,129 We’re also going to increase testing for students living off-Grounds with a combination 41 00:02:23,129 --> 00:02:26,579 of self-administered test kits and saliva screenings. 42 00:02:26,579 --> 00:02:31,099 Symptomatic and asymptomatic testing remain available for faculty and staff. 43 00:02:31,099 --> 00:02:35,219 And volunteers from the health system and the community continue to offer free testing 44 00:02:35,219 --> 00:02:38,769 each week at several locations in the Charlottesville area. 45 00:02:38,769 --> 00:02:42,989 We now have a little more than six weeks to go before the Thanksgiving break, and we are 46 00:02:42,989 --> 00:02:46,959 on track to finish the semester together because of all that you have been doing. 47 00:02:46,959 --> 00:02:50,859 And for that, let me end where I began, which is to thank all of you. 48 00:02:50,859 --> 00:02:55,489 Coming up next is Davion Zeno, who will, among other news, report on what it’s like to 49 00:02:55,489 --> 00:02:57,529 take a saliva test. 50 00:02:57,529 --> 00:02:59,299 Zeno here and I’m back like I left something. 51 00:02:59,299 --> 00:03:03,309 Coming to you with the #Youva team to talk all things covid and news on grounds. 52 00:03:03,309 --> 00:03:06,299 So you guys remember when we were talking about Saliva testing? 53 00:03:06,299 --> 00:03:08,940 There was a whole segment about it with a scientist. 54 00:03:08,940 --> 00:03:13,279 It was very much needed but all the scientific terminology went right over my little old 55 00:03:13,279 --> 00:03:17,609 humanities major head-- so the team decided to try it out and give you the inside scoop 56 00:03:17,609 --> 00:03:19,049 on what the process is really like. 57 00:03:19,049 --> 00:03:23,840 Hey guys, it’s Davion Zeno and I’m here at the garage, at central grounds at University 58 00:03:23,840 --> 00:03:24,840 of Virginia. 59 00:03:24,840 --> 00:03:27,540 We’ve been talking a lot about saliva testing and we wanted to get the student perspective. 60 00:03:27,540 --> 00:03:31,730 I’m here with my friend, Kristin Myers… 61 00:03:31,730 --> 00:03:36,529 Six feet away, in compliance with all CDC guidelines, and she’s going to give a lot 62 00:03:36,529 --> 00:03:37,529 of moral support. 63 00:03:37,529 --> 00:03:40,659 I’m not going to lie to you, I’m a little nervous, just because I’ve never drooled 64 00:03:40,659 --> 00:03:44,469 effectively and fast, and which is being asked of me now. 65 00:03:44,469 --> 00:03:49,109 Actually, in my room beforehand I was googling different ways to drool more effectively. 66 00:03:49,109 --> 00:03:51,099 We’re excited, so let’s do it! 67 00:03:51,099 --> 00:03:53,889 See you, guys. 68 00:03:53,889 --> 00:03:58,860 Hello guys, I just finished up my saliva testing, in my experience it was quick and easy. 69 00:03:58,860 --> 00:04:03,159 However, it was quicker for Kristin because she has the saliva glands that most people 70 00:04:03,159 --> 00:04:05,239 only can dream of. 71 00:04:05,239 --> 00:04:07,560 Those things are out of my control, but you know what? 72 00:04:07,560 --> 00:04:08,781 Me and my saliva glands, we got it done. 73 00:04:08,781 --> 00:04:14,430 And so if you guys need to know tips, please make sure you’re hydrated well beforehand. 74 00:04:14,430 --> 00:04:17,660 I was not, I’m not going to lie, I need to drink more water. 75 00:04:17,660 --> 00:04:22,200 And also, you might want to rub your cheeks to get more saliva out, that’s what helped 76 00:04:22,200 --> 00:04:23,200 me the most. 77 00:04:23,200 --> 00:04:26,640 There’s also thinking about lemons, thinking about the dentist, is what I saw. 78 00:04:26,640 --> 00:04:28,820 That’s what was traumatic for me, because you know I hate the dentist. 79 00:04:28,820 --> 00:04:31,690 But all in all, ten out of ten experience. 80 00:04:31,690 --> 00:04:34,310 Great job with saliva testing, so, see you guys. 81 00:04:34,310 --> 00:04:38,170 Remember to bring your university ID and refrain from eating, drinking, brushing your teeth 82 00:04:38,170 --> 00:04:41,820 and using any tobacco products an hour before submitting the test. 83 00:04:41,820 --> 00:04:44,530 You should receive your testing results in about 24 hours. 84 00:04:44,530 --> 00:04:50,980 Also, if you receive an email and you're in isolation or quarantine, email prevalence-testing@virginia.edu 85 00:04:50,980 --> 00:04:53,880 to notify them and DO NOT GO to the testing site. 86 00:04:53,880 --> 00:04:57,810 I hope that was helpful in understanding the process so no need to be nervous. 87 00:04:57,810 --> 00:05:01,790 On another testing note, please keep using the Hoos Health Check app daily but know that 88 00:05:01,790 --> 00:05:05,690 if you report that you are experiencing Covid symptoms, the app does not notify Student 89 00:05:05,690 --> 00:05:09,220 Health & Wellness -- it’s up to you to call Student Health to get assessed and schedule 90 00:05:09,220 --> 00:05:10,330 a testing appointment. 91 00:05:10,330 --> 00:05:14,710 2020 has been a year filled with obstacles, even more so dealing with a pandemic. 92 00:05:14,710 --> 00:05:18,660 If one of those obstacles is financial, remember that students receiving financial aid can 93 00:05:18,660 --> 00:05:22,380 apply for CARES Act emergency support for food and other needs. 94 00:05:22,380 --> 00:05:26,440 Visit the Student Financial Services website for more information about emergency financial 95 00:05:26,440 --> 00:05:27,440 resources. 96 00:05:27,440 --> 00:05:30,250 The UVA community food pantry is another resource for all to access. 97 00:05:30,250 --> 00:05:32,750 They have various food and hygiene products for those who need them. 98 00:05:32,750 --> 00:05:36,770 The UVA Community Food Pantry is located in the Student Activities Center on the 1st floor 99 00:05:36,770 --> 00:05:37,770 of Newcomb Hall. 100 00:05:37,770 --> 00:05:41,140 The pantry is open to all students and staff during the SAC’s hours. 101 00:05:41,140 --> 00:05:45,420 To get to the pantry, enter the SAC and follow the hallway past the information desk. 102 00:05:45,420 --> 00:05:48,110 The pantry will be to your left, with a marked door. 103 00:05:48,110 --> 00:05:52,550 This past week, a Credit/No Credit option was approved for all undergraduate courses. 104 00:05:52,550 --> 00:05:55,640 But unlike in the spring, students will need to make the switch in SIS from a standard 105 00:05:55,640 --> 00:06:00,510 grade to the Credit/No Credit option between Monday, November 2 and Friday, November 6, 106 00:06:00,510 --> 00:06:01,510 2020. 107 00:06:01,510 --> 00:06:04,751 If you don’t make the switch by 11:59 on the 6th, you are out of luck, so be sure to 108 00:06:04,751 --> 00:06:08,150 plan ahead to combat any technical difficulties that may arise. 109 00:06:08,150 --> 00:06:11,710 Ima wait to see how these midterms grades look before I make a decision. 110 00:06:11,710 --> 00:06:16,250 In other news, the IM Rec Center has lots of ways for you to exercise and socialize 111 00:06:16,250 --> 00:06:20,450 safely, so let’s learn a little bit more about the fun activities you can join in on. 112 00:06:20,450 --> 00:06:25,170 Socialization and exercise and recreation is fundamental to our health, and we put a 113 00:06:25,170 --> 00:06:29,000 significant importance on the ability to do that and we're doing as many activities as 114 00:06:29,000 --> 00:06:34,300 we can to continuously engage with students and provide those opportunities. 115 00:06:34,300 --> 00:06:38,010 We have the Aquatic and Fitness Center open, as well as the North Grounds Recreation Center. 116 00:06:38,010 --> 00:06:42,950 We spent the summer planning to meet the state requirements for ten feet of distancing while 117 00:06:42,950 --> 00:06:48,490 exercising, so we've converted the basketball here at AFC as well as North Grounds to host 118 00:06:48,490 --> 00:06:52,090 all of our cardio equipment as well as some flexorized weight machines. 119 00:06:52,090 --> 00:06:58,389 In a normal semester, we're offering intramural sports, which is flag football and soccer 120 00:06:58,389 --> 00:07:02,780 and so on, but these sports are not able to comply with the proper distancing requirements, 121 00:07:02,780 --> 00:07:06,980 so we are trying to provide opportunities for students to have healthy and safe outlets 122 00:07:06,980 --> 00:07:09,450 through recreation and social engagement. 123 00:07:09,450 --> 00:07:14,560 We have a roommate obstacle course coming, we have a kickball league happening as well 124 00:07:14,560 --> 00:07:19,010 as volleyball and tennis, we have lots of outdoor hikes and outdoor opportunities with 125 00:07:19,010 --> 00:07:22,730 our outdoor program, we had movie night in the pool last week, we have two more coming 126 00:07:22,730 --> 00:07:28,120 up where we float on tubes in the pool and watch a movie on the big screen, we have an 127 00:07:28,120 --> 00:07:32,490 upcoming zombie run for Halloween, we've got laser tag and Simon Says. 128 00:07:32,490 --> 00:07:37,560 We're navigating each day as it comes with the regulations and the restrictions, and 129 00:07:37,560 --> 00:07:40,610 trying to add an element of fun, despite it. 130 00:07:40,610 --> 00:07:46,310 For information on all of our events, you can go to our website, it's recsports.virginia.edu. 131 00:07:46,310 --> 00:07:50,361 Download our app where you can find all of our events, register for the events, check 132 00:07:50,361 --> 00:07:55,250 out capacity in each of the facilities right from your phone. 133 00:07:55,250 --> 00:08:00,010 Now I’ll leave you with a message from UVA’s chief operating officer, J.J. Davis, who is 134 00:08:00,010 --> 00:08:02,540 going to tell us more about UVA’s testing plans. 135 00:08:02,540 --> 00:08:03,540 Hi everyone. 136 00:08:03,540 --> 00:08:06,280 I’m so glad to be on the show this week. 137 00:08:06,280 --> 00:08:10,090 It gives me a chance to give a big shout-out to all of you! 138 00:08:10,090 --> 00:08:15,040 I want to share a very heartfelt thank you to our students, faculty and staff. 139 00:08:15,040 --> 00:08:21,020 The COO team continues to leave me in awe of their intelligence, dedication, and hard 140 00:08:21,020 --> 00:08:22,020 work. 141 00:08:22,020 --> 00:08:27,100 Since mid-March, people all across Grounds have come together to adjust how we do everything 142 00:08:27,100 --> 00:08:33,860 from housing to dining to transportation to Human Resources to It to Housekeeping and 143 00:08:33,860 --> 00:08:36,039 everything in between. 144 00:08:36,039 --> 00:08:41,309 In addition, the last seven months have given the academic, health and administrative teams 145 00:08:41,309 --> 00:08:45,019 a unique opportunity to partner and collaborate. 146 00:08:45,019 --> 00:08:50,740 I have truly appreciated working closely with President Jim Ryan, Provost Liz Magill, Dr. 147 00:08:50,740 --> 00:08:54,810 Craig Kent, Pat Lampkin, and all of their incredible team members. 148 00:08:54,810 --> 00:08:59,910 It has been an honor for us to work side-by-side with our faculty, supporting their teaching 149 00:08:59,910 --> 00:09:01,269 and research. 150 00:09:01,269 --> 00:09:04,579 I am humbled to be part of this hard-working team. 151 00:09:04,579 --> 00:09:09,620 So many of you have picked up different responsibilities over the last seven months, and you have done 152 00:09:09,620 --> 00:09:12,339 so without missing a single beat. 153 00:09:12,339 --> 00:09:15,019 We notice and we are incredibly grateful! 154 00:09:15,019 --> 00:09:20,449 I’m glad to see our students, staff, and faculty wearing masks and practicing physical 155 00:09:20,449 --> 00:09:21,850 distancing. 156 00:09:21,850 --> 00:09:27,230 Because of your commitment and cooperation, we have been able to continue to offer in-person 157 00:09:27,230 --> 00:09:32,559 learning, and keep libraries, recreational facilities, and other spaces open. 158 00:09:32,559 --> 00:09:35,950 Thank you for this and keep up the great work! 159 00:09:35,950 --> 00:09:39,860 So much of what we have spent our time on in recent months is outside of our normal 160 00:09:39,860 --> 00:09:43,749 job descriptions and has required us to work together in new ways. 161 00:09:43,749 --> 00:09:48,290 Though it hasn’t been easy, there are silver linings in the relationships that we have 162 00:09:48,290 --> 00:09:53,589 strengthened and the new ways of working together that have been established and will continue 163 00:09:53,589 --> 00:09:54,759 in the future. 164 00:09:54,759 --> 00:10:01,259 I’m grateful to our partners in the Charlottesville/Albemarle community, including the health department, 165 00:10:01,259 --> 00:10:04,430 local governments, and area non-profits. 166 00:10:04,430 --> 00:10:07,269 We are all in this together. 167 00:10:07,269 --> 00:10:11,329 So with that, I’ll leave you with a quote from everyone’s favorite men’s basketball 168 00:10:11,329 --> 00:10:13,019 coach, Tony Bennett. 169 00:10:13,019 --> 00:10:18,790 Coach Bennett said this right after we beat Notre Dame in overtime last season: “This 170 00:10:18,790 --> 00:10:21,410 is a different year, but it’s our year. 171 00:10:21,410 --> 00:10:25,170 And our way is our way, and we’re scrapping and we’re fighting. 172 00:10:25,170 --> 00:10:31,449 I know it’s not perfect, but we’ve got each other’s back and we’re all for one.” 173 00:10:31,449 --> 00:10:35,930 We will get through this together and we will come out stronger on the other side. 174 00:10:35,930 --> 00:10:40,089 Thanks for everything you are doing to help keep our community safe and healthy. 175 00:10:40,089 --> 00:10:41,110 Go Hoos! 176 00:10:41,110 --> 00:10:47,410 Remember, hit the @YOUva team on Instagram or email us at youva@virginia.edu with questions, 177 00:10:47,410 --> 00:10:49,490 concerns, and good news. 178 00:10:49,490 --> 00:10:51,993 This has been Zeno and I'm out like a light. 179 00:10:56,738 --> 00:11:00,000 I'm Jody Kielbasa, Director of the Virginia Film Festival, 180 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:02,000 and Vice-Provost for the arts, 181 00:11:02,000 --> 00:11:04,211 and I'm thrilled to welcome you all to 182 00:11:04,211 --> 00:11:06,746 the 33rd annual Virginia Film Festival, 183 00:11:06,746 --> 00:11:09,944 coming up this week on October 21st 184 00:11:09,944 --> 00:11:11,803 through the 25th. 185 00:11:11,803 --> 00:11:14,233 Our program will feature two safe and 186 00:11:14,233 --> 00:11:17,021 socially distanced drive in movie locations, 187 00:11:17,218 --> 00:11:20,577 as well as a virtual program of over seventy films, 188 00:11:20,577 --> 00:11:24,406 including this year's most celebrated first-run features, 189 00:11:24,406 --> 00:11:26,718 documentaries and short films, 190 00:11:26,718 --> 00:11:31,003 as well as a stellar guest line-up, headlined by Annette Bening, 191 00:11:31,003 --> 00:11:35,403 Leslie Odom Jr., Linda Hamilton and Ethan Hawke. 192 00:11:35,718 --> 00:11:38,897 You can find our full program and order your virtual pass 193 00:11:38,897 --> 00:11:41,622 at VirginiaFilmFestival.org. 194 00:11:41,622 --> 00:11:45,195 And remember, full time UVA students have until noon 195 00:11:45,195 --> 00:11:49,358 on Monday, October 19th to request a free virtual pass 196 00:11:49,358 --> 00:11:51,653 through the UVA Arts Dollars program. 197 00:11:52,362 --> 00:11:53,536 See you at the festival.