Covid protocols amended to reflect CDC guidelines
The Drake Covid testing, isolation and quarantine policies have been amended to reflect new Centers for Disease Control guidelines. Faculty, staff and students can find a Q&A about the Drake policies here: https://www.drake.edu/coronavirus/faq/testing/. The CDC guidelines are here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/quarantine-isolation.html Students can receive free Covid tests on campus. If they test positive, they should report that to contracttracing@drake.edu.
Scholarship, contest deadlines this month
Several journalism scholarships and contests have deadlines this month:
Sevareid Awards: The Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association contest is open for entries, including student categories. Find all the information you need to get started HERE. The entry deadline is Jan. 28.
Upper Midwest Emmys: These awards recognize outstanding student achievement in video production. The entry deadline is Feb. 4. See HERE for details on how to enter. In addition, the Upper Midwest Emmy Foundation offers scholarships for both high school and college students. See HERE for more information.
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