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Thanksgiving Safety, Zoom Passcodes, Memorial Service

 November 16, 2020

Avoid Risks During Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time when many families travel long distances to gather and celebrate together. Travel increases the chance of getting and spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. Staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others. If you must travel, be informed of the risks involved.

Zoom: Required Passcodes Coming Soon
Earlier this year, Zoom announced it was postponing an enhanced security feature requiring the use of Passcodes until after the fall semester. Those changes will be implemented before the spring semester and will required users to either have a Passcode or Waiting Room enabled. More information coming soon.

Memorial Service for Duke Employees Set for Wednesday
Duke University and Health System employees can remember late colleagues and express their sorrow together during a virtual memorial service on Wednesday. The pre-recorded service in Duke University Chapel is part of Grief Awareness Week and will include the ringing of the carillon for each staff and faculty member who died in the past year.