COVID-19 Information and Webinars

As the need for innovative answers to the COVID-19 pandemic grows, Drexel University is stepping up to bring its decades of research, leadership, and creative solutions into the conversation. Through articles, webinars, and videos, Drexel faculty will be sharing their expertise in fields, such as education, public health, nursing, health professions, drug discovery, and infectious diseases to discuss some of the most pressing topics today. What’s the global impact of COVID-19? When can we expect a vaccine? How do clinical trials work? Follow along as Drexel's faculty explore different aspects of the pandemic and keep you up-to-date on what you need to know.

Archived Webinars

• COVID-19 News & Developments
  
  • Development of COVID-19 Therapeutics / Q & A from the Webinar
  • Implications of the Pandemic for Health Equity
  • Public Health Webinar Series: Emerging Issues in the Coronavirus Pandemic
  • Status Update on the COVID-19 Pandemic: Where Are We and What Might Be Next?
• Health & Wellness
  • Everyday Mindfulness
  • Holistic Self Care During the Pandemic
• Virtual Teaching & Learning
  
  • Innovation and Learning: Designing and Redefining Workplace Learning in the New Normal
  • Online Teaching Strategies for K-12 Educators: Basics for Beginners to Intermediate Users
  • Pivotal Pedagogy: Higher Education Teaching and Instructional Design in the New Normal

Blogs

• COVID-19 News & Developments
  • Growing links between cardiovascular health and risk of complications from COVID-19
  • How Dornsife experts are helping us to understand the impact of COVID-19
  • How many lives have stay-at-home orders saved?
  • Nursing during a pandemic
  • The pandemic meets fundamentals of epidemiology
• Health & Wellness
  • Are you happy? The meaning of life during COVID-19
  • How to care for your children's mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Keeping employees supported and engaged during COVID-19
  • The keys to running productive virtual meetings
  • Tips for cooking, eating, and shopping for food right now
• Virtual Teaching & Learning
  • How to be an education leader during COVID-19
  • Online learning tips
  • Tips for principals and superintendents on leading during the COVID-19 pandemic

Videos

• COVID-19 News & Developments
  • Charles B. Cairns, MD, dean of Drexel University College of Medicine, on COVID-19
  • Drexel’s Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic
  • What is the Novel Coronavirus?
• Health & Wellness
  • How Can I Protect Against the Coronavirus?
  • Is Treatment Available for Novel Coronavirus?
  • Novel Coronavirus: When to Seek Medical Help
  • What Should I Do If I Think I Have Been Exposed to Coronavirus?
  • Will the Flu Shot Protect Against the Coronavirus?

Complimentary Course on Mindfulness

Mindfulness and Optimal Performance
In this mini open-access course, offered by the Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions, you will complete three modules exploring the different elements of mindfulness. Upon completion, you will receive a badge for your LinkedIn profile.

University Updates

Drexel University is committed to preserving and maintaining the health and safety of all members of its community. Details on all university-wide measures being taken can be found on the Drexel coronavirus website, including:

• Information for current and prospective students
• Frequently Asked Questions
• COVID-19 Q&As and panels featuring Drexel’s expert faculty in public health, medicine, and nursing and health professions