Work/Life Fit

• Improving SPH Work Culture

Face Coverings

• Mask requirement on campus: Face coverings information webpage
• For commuters and travel within Minnesota: Statewide mask mandate from MDH

U of M Branded Masks

Each SPH student, faculty and staff member will be provided two U of M branded masks at no cost. Here’s how you’ll get your mask:

• Students: all currently enrolled SPH students will receive their masks in the mail. For questions, contact Jenny Porter, rachm001@umn.edu.
• Biostatistics faculty and staff: 
  • Mayo faculty and staff:  Masks will be distributed to Mayo mailbox. For questions, contact Sally Olander, brown198@umn.edu.
  • CCBR faculty and staff: Contact Janet Bendickson, janet@ccbr.umn.edu.
• EnHS faculty and staff: Masks have been distributed to offices or campus mailboxes. For questions, contact Shelly Ring, ring@umn.edu.
• EpiCH faculty and staff: Masks have been distributed to campus mailboxes. If you need them mailed, contact Ginger Hughes, spea0030@umn.edu.
• HPM faculty and staff: Masks will be mailed to home addresses. For questions, contact Mona Rath, mrath@umn.edu.
• School-wide units: Unit supervisors will coordinate distribution details. For questions, contact your supervisor.

Health Care

• If you suspect you have COVID-19 symptoms, contact:
  • Your primary health care provider
  • On-campus clinics: Boynton Health COVID-19 updates
• For international students, staff, and faculty affected by the coronavirus:
  • International Student & Scholar Services

Mental Health

• The University crisis line is available 24 hours a day: 612-301-4673 or text “UMN” to 61222
• To access confidential online cognitive behavioral therapy, visit the Learn to Live website (enter code “UMN”).
• Effective U
• Office of Student Affairs
• Student Counseling Services
• Boynton Mental Health Clinic
• Let’s Talk (informal drop-in consultations with a counselor)
• Employee Assistance Program (for UMN faculty, staff, and their family members)

Fresh and Healthy Food at No Charge

• Nutritious U Food Pantry
• Other Minnesota food resources

Wellbeing Resources

• Stress Busters: Free Stress-Reduction Webinars
• Wellbeing Program Opportunities During COVID-19
• Wellbeing Webinars from Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing
• Academic Success Center
• Stress Check-Ins with RecWell
• Create Your New Routine
• 24 Things to Do During Study Breaks Other Than Social Media

Stay Safe

• Aurora Center
• Campus safety

Report Racial Bias and Discrimination

Disease does not discriminate. Racial discrimination and stereotyping is not tolerated at the U of M. If you experience or witness harassment or discrimination related to the COVID-19 outbreak or for any other reason, report it to the Bias Response & Referral Network.