Welcome to the summer session… sort of

For many, today is the start of summer session classes.  Welcome! 

However, amidst the confusion we’ve seen today, many summer classes don’t start until next Monday (June 1st).  Enjoy your reprieve!

Not sure when your class starts?  You can check the summer class schedule online.  Select the Summer 2009 schedule, which will open in a pdf format.  Find your class (make sure you match the CRN number!) and below it you’ll find the start and end dates.

Time to relax

Congrats to all of the students, faculty, and staff who survived the spring semester!  Take some time to relax and prepare yourself for the next step – whether it’s summer session classes, transferring to a university, starting a new job, or simply using newly learned skills.

Another round of congratulations goes to all of our graduates.  You worked hard for your achievement and we’re all proud of you!

Staying updated on the H1N1 Flu

If you’ve been anywhere near a news resource in the last few days you’ve heard about the “Swine” or H1N1 Flu.  As with the peanut butter recall that took place a few months back, we decided to provide you with some informational links that will hopefully provide some answers about this type of flu, why it’s causing global concern, and what you can do to avoid getting sick.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has the official word on the H1N1 Flu.  This site has daily updates, a lits of confirmed cases by state, and travel notices.

MedlinePlus has an overview of the swine flu, including symptoms, and how you can avoid getting it.  The site also has news updates and a link to the CDC’s Twitter page.

The US Dept of Health & Human Services has created an entire site, pandemicflu.gov, aimed at keeping citizens up to date on what’s happening here in the US. 

Keeping in mind that this is an issue affecting us globally, you might want to check out the World Health Organization’s information on the H1N1 Flu. 

Finally, for a local perspective, you can check out the information Arizona’s Dept. of Health Services is providing.

As you listen to various news reports, try not to overreact to what you hear.  Instead, stay informed and follow the usual guidelines for staying healthy!