UE Recognized as a Gold-Level COVID Stops Here Workplace
Evansville, IN (09/10/2021) — The University of Evansville (UE) has been recognized as a gold-level COVID Stops Here workplace for achieving a 94% vaccination rate among employees.
The COVID Stops Here campaign was created jointly by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Wellness Council of Indiana to recognize Indiana workplaces that are becoming vaccinated against COVID-19. Organizations with at least a 70% vaccination rate are eligible for designation. Gold-level status is awarded to those with at least a 90% vaccination rate among employees.
"Since the COVID-19 vaccine has been made available to the public, we have consistently encouraged our employees to protect not only themselves, but others in our community," said UE President Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz. "We're very proud of our employees for taking this important step, and each of us is committed to stopping COVID on our campus and in our community."
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Wellness Council of Indiana are promoting the campaign to celebrate workplaces leading the fight to stop the spread of COVID-19, and they encourage more organizations to join the ranks.
"It's become clear that the COVID-19 vaccine is Indiana's best pathway to recovery," says Indiana Chamber President and CEO Kevin Brinegar. "Employers have an essential role to play and we're pleased to recognize those organizations making it a priority for the betterment of all."
Students at the University of Evansville shape powerful and enduring change. UE is the first in Indiana to be designated as an Ashoka U Changemaker Campus, and its changemaking culture empowers students to improve the world around them as UE Changemakers. UE has an array of majors in business; engineering; the arts and sciences; and health science programs. UE has a diverse student body that represents 44 states and 52 countries. U.S. News & World Report recognizes UE as the #4 Best Regional University in the Midwest. For more information, please visit evansville.edu.
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