- Carter G. Woodson

• If you are sick, stay home and in bed and rest. Avoid crowded places like dining halls, classrooms, restaurants, and the RAC or other fitness centers to prevent spreading illness to others
• Take fever-reducing medications like acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil), or naproxen (Aleve) if you do have a fever (temperature over 100°F). Please check your temperature using a working thermometer. If your fever persists for more than 48 hours in spite of taking these medications, please seek medical care (UHS hours Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., (410) 455-2542).
  
• Drink lots of fluids.
  
• If you have been diagnosed with the flu and develop shortness of breath or severe fatigue, call your healthcare provider or go to an emergency room.

• Wash your hands frequently and/or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizing stations are located around campus.
  
• Avoid contact with those who are ill, if possible.
  
• Clean high-touch surfaces in your room and/or office with antibacterial cleaner (bleach wipes are very good).
  
• Cough into your sleeve or a tissue, not directly into your hands, and wash your hands immediately.
  
• Avoid touching your face both when you are ill and when healthy. This spreads germs!
• Avoid sharing food, utensils, cups, and water bottles.
• It may still be helpful to get a flu shot. UHS provided more than 700 flu shots this season and while we do not have any more shots, vaccines may be available at local pharmacies or from your primary care doctor.
  

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Frances Watson as SGA President. Frances is a current junior, majoring in Computer Science. Frances is a Center for Women in Technology Scholar that has had many on-campus roles, including being President of the Chesapeake Hall Community Council her freshman year, serving as an SGA Senator, and previous Executive Vice President. In addition to these leadership roles, Frances is passionate about making an impact within the community and ensuring the UMBC adventure is fulfilling for all students. She brings a wide variety of experiences to the position of SGA President. She makes an effort to engage in positive leadership and has spent time as a leader promoting her peers’ involvement in the UMBC community.

In addition, the Student Government Association would like to thank our past President, Vrinda Deshpande, for her service to students at UMBC. She has serviced as the consummate advocate for students during her tenure as Executive Vice President (2018-2019) and President (Fall 2019) and her legacy within SGA is one of compassion, thoughtfulness, and relationship building. We again thank her for her service and contributions to SGA and the UMBC community.