It's been a year of loss and transition, but also a year of resolve and resilience. As a community, we are approaching the 1-year anniversary of having our lives changed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The exact date may be a little different for us depending on our respective work, but we’re all near that milestone.
For our frontline and essential heroes, the date is likely already past. For many who are parents, the shift began when in-person school was canceled.
Whatever your personal experience, you are invited to come together as a Michigan community to honor the past year and reflect on our collective loss and resiliency during the pandemic. There are several efforts planned to mark this milestone.
- Michigan Medicine Stories from the Frontline
A series of articles will be published in Michigan Medicine Headlines beginning March 10
- Mindful Reflections
A short guided meditation led by MHealthy
March 15, Noon
Watch the video on Workplace
- Healing Bells
A Carillon Performance of Reflection and Hope by Tiffany Ng
March 16, Noon
Burton Memorial Tower and live stream on Workplace
- Gathering Together after 1 Year
A Virtual Vigil organized by Student Life
March 19, 3 p.m.
Register: https://myumi.ch/MEKDE
Please also consider sharing your personal reflections of the year. Selections will be chosen to compose a collective piece which will be shared during the Student Life virtual gathering.