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-24 posts tagged "fall 2020"
Observer Staff Report | Friday, August 21, 2020
On Friday, Holy Cross College President Fr. David Tyson emailed the student body, announcing students who violate COVID-19 safety policies will be suspended from the College. “Any student(s) that is found to have violated published or stated protocols of the College; or order of the city of South Bend, St. Joseph County or the State
Observer Staff Report | Thursday, August 20, 2020
This report was updated Aug. 20 at 10:05 p.m. In an email to students Thursday afternoon, interim vice president for student affairs Gloria Roldán Jenkins announced the immediate change to the visitor policy which will last at least two weeks. In addition, visitors may not visit public areas on campus grounds. “As we seek to
Ariana Howe | Thursday, August 20, 2020
Despite the fear surrounding the global COVID-19 pandemic, Saint Mary’s Campus Ministry continues to reach out to the College community through planning liturgies and special events this semester. In an email, Campus Ministry director Regina Wilson said the coronavirus has deeply changed the way people can practice their faith and the department has had to
Hannah Huelskamp | Thursday, August 20, 2020
The Career Crossings office at Saint Mary’s has provided students with resources, including group seminars, and focuses on developing skills related to resumes, interviews, LinkedIn, internships and alumni connections, ultimately helping set up students up for career success. However, with the onset of COVID-19 last March, the department had to shift its focus from hosting
Observer Staff Report | Wednesday, August 19, 2020
In an email to the Saint Mary’s students body Tuesday evening, President Katie Conboy addressed questions about the future of in-person classes after Notre Dame announced two weeks of remote learning. Conboy opened the email by thanking both students and faculty members who have worked to maintain a quality experience at the College. “We can
Observer Staff Report | Monday, August 17, 2020
In an update posted Monday to Saint Mary’s Live Learn Work website, the College confirmed that two individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 since August 10. The College previously reported six positive cases, but has since corrected this error. “The number we report in our campus updates represents all students, faculty, and staff,” the statement
Observer Editorial Board | Wednesday, August 12, 2020
It goes without saying that things are in flux. Every day, we are learning something new about our campuses, adjusting to new regulations and finding new ways to engage within the community. Whether that means meeting outdoors instead of in an office or gathering in smaller groups, campus clubs and organizations are doing their best
Mia Marroquin | Tuesday, August 4, 2020
This fall 396 first-year students and 23 transfer students will close the circle and join the Saint Mary’s community. Despite colleges around the country anticipating a decline in enrollment rates and subsequent loss of tuition revenue as a result of of the coronavirus pandemic, Saint Mary’s is “pleased with the size of the Class of
Observer Staff Report | Thursday, July 16, 2020
Interim vice president for student affairs Gloria Jenkins announced changes to the COVID-19 testing requirement required for students’ return to campus in an email sent to Saint Mary’s students Wednesday. “Because of the surge in COVID testing in several parts of the country, testing labs are reporting longer than expected wait times for results,” the
Observer Staff Report | Monday, July 13, 2020
In a Monday evening email to the student body, Gloria Jenkins, interim vice president for student affairs, announced additional information regarding the fall semester. Students will begin returning to campus Aug. 3 and continue through Aug. 9, with Residential Life and Campus Ministry leaders moving in July 27. Upon arrival, students will be given a