Loyola Community,

You know the deal. It’s time to #VaxThePack and get our community protected from COVID-19!

Students: plan ahead to get fully vaccinated before you head home for the summer. You should plan to get your first shot no later than April 16 in order to receive your booster shot before the end of the semester. Make your appointment now at the Convention Center. We’ve also created a new vaccine page with all the latest updates and information to help you get your shot.

And some of you have already gotten your vaccine and shared your story with us!

History major Jessie Penouilh ‘23 has never been a fan of getting shots, but with the support of her Dad, she proudly received her COVID vaccine.

“I am 100% not the biggest fan of needles, and was the child who had to be held down by nurses for all my shots growing up. I definitely think it is a privilege to be vaccinated, when there are so many people around the world and in our country who are having trouble accessing it. For me, it was such a small thing I could do in effort for this whole pandemic thing to finally come to an end.”

—Jessie

Being together with family is one of the biggest reasons to get vaccinated. As the CDC announced, fully vaccinated people can socialize together indoors without masking or social distancing. Communication and music industry studies major Morgan Badurak ‘21 is looking forward to reuniting with one family member in particular.

"To me, being fully vaccinated means doing my part to protect others, and finally getting to hug the most important person in my life again after a year, my grandma!"

—Morgan

As part of the Wolf Pack, we know the value of acting in service to and with others. For management major Candice Wright ‘23, the decision was clear when it came time to get vaccinated.

“To me, getting vaccinated and wearing a mask means knowing I’m protected but I’m also doing what I can to protect others so we can all move forward together.”

—Candice

What is the first thing you want to do once you’re fully vaccinated? Who are you most excited to hug? We want to share your story with the Pack! Email your vaccine selfie to marketing@loyno.edu and share what getting vaccinated means to you.

Don’t forget to fill out your Vaccine Survey to let us know your vaccination status (even if you don’t plan to get vaccinated). Once you’re vaccinated, please update your survey with a photo of your vaccine card, the date received, and name of the vaccine using the personalized survey link sent to your email. Check our Vaccine FAQs if you need help accessing your survey.

Make sure your Loyola-sanctioned event is compliant with our health and safety rules. Please follow these guidelines created by our Public Health team. This includes third-party events and internal gatherings for departments and organizations.

If you have any specific concerns or questions about getting your COVID-19 vaccine, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with our Public Health Coordinators to discuss this topic in more detail.

Lagniappe:

Once you’re vaccinated, be sure to store your vaccine card in a safe place and take a photo of it to keep for your records in case you need it for travel. And don’t forget to take advantage of some of the perks available with proof of vaccination! (Hello, free Krispy Kreme doughnuts.) Check out this article for a running list of freebies and options to get your card laminated.

COVID Connections is a round-up of important information to help keep everyone in our campus community informed and safe. It arrives in your inbox every Tuesday, with special editions on other days if needed. Explore our archive on the FAQ website to see previous editions.

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