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Keep in touch with friends and family: Use your university Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet account for staying social—whether that be with student orgs, colleagues, or family and friends. The people you contact do not need to have an account to participate in a video chat with you.
Stay busy: Here are some resources to use during downtime to increase skills and work on development:- LinkedIn Learning — On-demand online learning to help gain new skills in business, technology, and creative areas. The resource is available to all active students, faculty, and regular and temporary staff.
- Michigan Online — Online learning opportunities created by U-M in arts & culture, data science, health, technology, and more. Access is free for U-M students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
- See television options for on-campus residents.
Emergency alerts: Download the Michigan app and check your UM Emergency Alert preferences in Wolverine Access.
General tips for community and wellbeing:- Student Life has a number of virtual resources to support wellbeing, including MiTalk, a mental health resource for all U-M students health resource.
- Beyond Campus is a collection of virtual offerings from across campus to help students meet people and make connections, even if you're not physically on campus.
- UHR provides numerous resources for employees, including child care resources available to the U-M community and Working from Home Tips for Success.