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Dear students:

Did you know…

A flu pandemic has hit every 10 to 50 years throughout recorded history.
The 1918-1919 Spanish Flu pandemic killed an estimated 21 million people worldwide.
Experts around the world believe that it is only a matter of time before another flu
pandemic will occur.

Are you wondering…

How UVM is planning to respond to a flu pandemic?
How you could protect yourself and your family when a flu pandemic hits?

These are questions many of your colleagues are asking. In response, the co-chairs of the
Emergency Management Planning Working Group, Al Turgeon and Estelle Maartmann-Moe, are
sponsoring the following open fora for University employees and students who want to
learn more about the University’s planned pandemic response.

· Monday - February 11^th from 2:30 to 4:30 pm - Davis Center - Sugar Maple Ballroom

· Tuesday - March 18^th from 3 to 5 pm - Davis Center - Livak Ballroom

I strongly encourage all interested students, faculty, and staff to attend. This is your
opportunity to ask questions, share ideas, discuss your concerns, and receive an update
on how the University’s planning efforts are progressing.

For more information about emergency response at UVM, including information on the
pandemic response plan, visit www.uvm.edu/emergency.

_____________________________________
J. Michael Gower
Vice President for Finance & Administration
University Treasurer
University of Vermont
(802)656-0219
(802)304-1069 Fax
michael.gower@uvm.edu