We're Back! So much has changed since we talked in our last newsletter. You'll notice there are not many events in this newsletter, rather we have chosen to highlight some resources we think may be helpful to you, as students, as we move our learning online and stay indoors.
Just because we are social distancing doesn't mean we can't still talk! We miss seeing your faces on campus and want to keep in touch in the best way we know how... social media! Make sure you are following @pacsuwaterloo on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook!
Keep an eye out for an email from Rachel with updated information on academic advising.
Academic Resources
The Writing Centre on... Reddit??
The Writing and Communication Centre has gone online in more ways than one to ensure you can still access their services! You can sign up for drop in sessions online or connect on Reddit!
Tips for Students to Prepare for Online Learning
D2L (the company that runs LEARN) has posted resources for instructors to help their students navigate the new online learning world. Click here to see their helpful tricks!
Waterloo Library Chat Services
Online through the UWaterloo Library Website, you can chat with the library during the new extended hours!
Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm
Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday and Sunday 12pm-4pm
Health Resources
Health Services
- All urgent primary care medical appointments will be addressed via phone if possible.
- All non-essential appointments will be re-scheduled until further notice.
- We recommend that all prescription renewals are submitted virtually.
- Monday—Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (no evening hours).
Counselling Services
- All booked appointments—will be moved to phone appointments.
- Emergency and urgent appointments—will continue to provide emergency and urgent appointments. All appointments will be conducted by phone if possible.
- Monday—Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (no evening hours).
We ask that you call ahead to book any walk-in or same-day appointments for both health and counselling services. No appointments will be scheduled in-person. All individuals will be given an appointment time and asked to come back for care if appropriate.
Emergency Services Contacts
- UW Police 519-888-4567 ext 22222
- Grand River Hospital - 519-749-4300
- St. Mary's Hospital - 519-744-3311
- After-hours off-campus clinics
- Good2Talk - 1-866-925-5454
- Here 24/7 - 1-844-437-3247
- Kitchener-Waterloo Sexual Assault Support Centre - 519-741-8633
Isolation Resources, Tips, and Tricks
Warrior Recreation Home Workouts!
Follow @wloorec on Instagram to guide you in a fun new home work out routine!
Isolation doesnt have to be scary and boring!
- Call and FaceTime friends and family regularly - check in on them, they miss you
- Go for a walk, nature is not cancelled, but ensure you maintain social distancing
- Create a routine - consistent bedtimes/mealtimes/exercise make it easier to focus on your health and work during the day
- Finally read those books you keep telling yourself you were going to read, catch up on the shows you missed, try that new recipe!
The best thing we can recommend, although we're a bit bias, is connect with PACS on social media! We would love to virtually hang out, talk, read together, and maybe even play some games!