Campus update for Sept. 16, 2020

Sept. 16 2020

Candlelight vigil to grieve lives lost to injustice

A coalition of student groups will hold a candlelight vigil Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at Ericson Field. The campus community is invited.

Senior Jacob Washington said the group would like to use the event to inform the Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø community on what inequity and inequality look like on the national, as well as the campus level. (Read more)

Let's be Clear; daily screening is a must

We expect everyone to use the Campus Clear health screening app daily. It is your obligation to do so for the well-being of the campus community. 

It only takes a minute and it matters!

COVID testing volunteers needed

Anyone on campus can volunteer to be tested weekly for a month. It is a non-invasive saliva test. Testing is done at PepsiCo rec center and takes about 15 minutes.

Today's updates: 

? The county health department is offering free drive-through COVID-19 testing Thursday-Sunday at the QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Ave., Rock Island. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., available to any Illinois resident.

? Help select topics for the Civil Discourse Debate on Symposium Day Oct. 17. Climate change? Gun control? Health care? Vote by noon Thursday.

? The Office of Communication and Marketing invites campus to participate in a series of branding workshops. Get an overview of recent branding research and efforts to advance the college's brand personality.

Tonight: Wednesday Night Worship, 8 p.m.

Thursday: Blood drive starting at 10 a.m.; Business Club with Claire Herdegen '18, 4:30 p.m.; Politics Club 5 p.m.

? Groups looking for members: Women's Club Volleyball

What's for dinner?

The Gerber Center dining menu for the week is available on the Current Students and Faculty and Staff pages.

Looks like some good stir-fry options tonight.