Vice Chancellor Student Affairs - What We've Learned

Instant Ramen wreaks havoc on your system.
Ours too. Engineering had to redesign our wastewater monitoring system because some students put instant ramen in the toilets on campus. Folks, don’t flush your ramen.

Wear your mask, get that money.
The bright yellow-shirted Triton Health Ambassadors gave out more than a dozen $5 gift cards to students who cared for their fellow Tritons by wearing masks and physically distancing.

Cartoons are more animated.
Groan @that pun! But seriously, this Powtoon on COVID-19 basics has all the facts, rules, protocol and other typically un-fun content -- delivered via avatar. Related: Student-created content plays well. This video is our most watched IG story EVER.

Y'all need to get your app to the testing site.
Having the UC San Diego App pre-installed on your phone speeds up the testing process by allowing for QR-code scanning and MyStudentChart integration. You can also use it to take your daily symptom screener.

You should count your close friends on one hand.
That is, the friends you’re physically socializing with -- outdoors and six feet apart. Because Tritons are doing so well caring for each other, we’re piloting a program to allow for up to five students to convene in safe, informal groups. Stay tuned for more info.

We learned that we're still learning.
This is all new, and it is decidedly not normal. As Tritons in the midst of a cutting-edge, iterative process, we ask that you understand there will always be room for improvement, and hope you continue to share what you’ve learned with us.

COVID Cartoon of the Week

Courtesy of Chancellor Khosla, we’d like to share the inaugural weekly COVID cartoon submission (submit yours to vcsa@ucsd.edu for a chance to be included in future versions):

ICYMI

A Special Reminder: Off-campus students in San Diego -- as well as graduate/professional students who are coming to campus -- are required to undergo regular COVID-19 testing. Schedule your asymptomatic test here. Everyone else is also strongly encouraged to test regularly.
The Price (Center) is Right: Asymptomatic COVID-19 testing at the Price Center is quick, convenient, and available to all Tritons in San Diego. See previous point.
Convocation 2020: This year’s new student welcome Convocation was held virtually, which means that any Triton can view a recording of this annual event, which serves as the formal introduction to the UC San Diego scholarly community.

Thank you, Tritons, for everything you continue to do to care for one another.

Sincerely,

Alysson Satterlund
Vice Chancellor - Student Affairs

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Instant Ramen wreaks havoc on your system.Ours too. Engineering had to redesign our wastewater monitoring system because some students put instant ramen in the toilets on campus. Folks, don’t flush your ramen.

Wear your mask, get that money.The bright yellow-shirted Triton Health Ambassadors gave out more than a dozen $5 gift cards to students who cared for their fellow Tritons by wearing masks and physically distancing.

Cartoons are more animated.Groan @that pun! But seriously, this Powtoon on COVID-19 basics has all the facts, rules, protocol and other typically un-fun content -- delivered via avatar. Related: Student-created content plays well. This video is our most watched IG story EVER.

Y'all need to get your app to the testing site.Having the UC San Diego App pre-installed on your phone speeds up the testing process by allowing for QR-code scanning and MyStudentChart integration. You can also use it to take your daily symptom screener.