The María Cano Martínez Service Award, established by University of Iowa Chicanx/Latinx alumni and students in 1982, is named in honor of María Cano Martínez, a dedicated University of Iowa and Iowa City community member.

As we enter the virtual instruction period for the Fall 2020 semester, students may continue to feel more isolated, struggling to identify the resources to support them through their academic and campus engagement pursuits. This has not been a typical semester and has been challenging in many ways. While we are moving to virtual instruction, we may be apart, but students are not alone. The University of Iowa has many resources to support student success, particularly in this period.

As you likely know, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a new proclamation effective at 12:01 a.m. on Nov. 17 and continuing until 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 10. The proclamation states:

Thanksgiving recess begins November 22, and while we are all looking forward to the opportunity for rest and relaxation, it is important that we all continue to be mindful of COVID-19. The decisions we make during this time will have the potential to impact our health and the health of others.