Here\u2019s a look at some of the updates to Brock University\u2019s COVID-19 response for Monday, April 6:<\/p>\n
Parking permit holders to get pro-rated reimbursements for April <\/strong><\/p>\n Brock University faculty, staff and students holding campus parking passes will receive pro-rated refunds or credits for the month of April. The reimbursement process will vary depending on the nature of accounts or payment methods.<\/p>\n For full details, see The Brock News.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Clarification around the use of non-medical face masks<\/strong><\/p>\n Questions are\u00a0growing among the Canadian population\u00a0relating to the suitability of wearing\u00a0face coverings or\u00a0non-medical\u00a0masks based on a recent\u00a0pronunciation\u00a0of the\u00a0Centre for Disease and Control (CDC) in the U.S. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) said on Monday that wearing a non-medical mask \u201ccan reduce the chance of your respiratory droplets coming into contact with others or landing on surfaces.\u201d<\/p>\n Brock\u2019s Department of Health, Safety and Wellness has updated its FAQs on the Coronavirus webpage to reflect the most up-to-date PHAC information.<\/p>\n Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Now is the time to learn a new skill, says Brock professor<\/strong><\/p>\n As physical distancing measures continue and more people are forced to stay home, now is a great time to go back to basics, says Brock University Professor Liette Vasseur.<\/p>\n People can do more than they think \u2014 and with less \u2014 during this unusual time. Vasseur believes many people have either abandoned or never learned traditional skills such as sewing or gardening because it was never a necessity or came with a time commitment.<\/p>\n \u201cEngaging in these simple and practical hobbies can help you to stay busy, connect more deeply with nature and your surroundings, and give a boost to your mental health,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n Read the full story in The Brock News.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Brock further limits access to University buildings<\/strong><\/p>\n Access points to Brock University buildings have been reduced as the institution moves to further discourage non-essential visits and reduce the frequency of people leaving their homes and travelling through the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n The new protocols apply to all Brock academic facilities at the main campus and at the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts (MIWSFPA) in downtown St. Catharines. (Brock\u2019s Hamilton Campus remains closed and is not accessible.)<\/p>\n Swipe-card access through exterior entrances is being suspended. All visitors will need to check in and check out with Campus Security at designated entrances.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Read the full story in The Brock News.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Questions answered about Library services and resources during COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n While the physical spaces of the Brock Library are closed, services, resources and support systems continue to remain operational online.<\/p>\n The Library has created a Frequently Asked Questions page<\/a>\u00a0to collect many common questions such as:<\/p>\n If you have a question that hasn\u2019t been addressed, email libhelp@brocku.ca<\/a> at any time.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Note to instructors:<\/strong>\u00a0If you have a need to make a resource available as a course reserve for the Spring\/Summer Term, you are encouraged to make your requests as early as possible to avoid delays. We can help find alternatives to print reserves, or answer questions about options. Email reserves@brocku.ca<\/a> or visit the\u00a0Course Reserve Services<\/a>\u00a0webpage for more information.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Accessing Microsoft Teams by telephone<\/strong><\/p>\n Brock IT is reminding faculty and staff that Microsoft Teams and Lifesize are both available for video conferencing.<\/p>\n Logging into meetings using the Teams and Lifesize apps is the best way to access the services, but anyone calling into Microsoft Teams meetings from a landline or cell phone is asked to use the toll-free number 888-862-4985, which is significantly more cost-effective than the local number.<\/p>\n For those who may be using<\/strong> Zoom<\/strong> as their communication and collaboration tool, please be aware of the latest critical privacy and security issues with the FBI issuing a warning Friday<\/a>. Microsoft Teams is Brock\u2019s enterprise communication and collaboration tool. If you need assistance, please contact the Help Desk<\/a> or visit the ITS SharePoint site<\/a> to learn more about Teams and how to adopt it.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n IT Help Desk<\/strong><\/p>\n The IT Help Desk located in the Computer Commons is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and closed on weekends.\u00a0Remote support is available from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Friday, and has now been expanded to weekends, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Remote support is available to faculty, staff, students and the rest of the Brock community.<\/p>\n Please note, remote support will be extended to 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 to support the Brock community during the only weekend day when online exams are being be held.<\/p>\n\n