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University sees initial positive cases since reopening, announces new off-campus protocol

Observer Staff Report | Thursday, August 13, 2020

Notre Dame recorded its first positive COVID-19 cases after beginning classes Monday, an email to the University community said Thursday. The majority of cases have been traced to a single gathering off-campus, and students involved provided the University necessary information for contact tracing. “The students involved were forthcoming in sharing information with contact tracers,” the

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Special mass to take place in Notre Dame Stadium to begin school year

Observer Staff Report | Tuesday, August 4, 2020

To kick off the academic year, a special mass will be held in Notre Dame Stadium Aug. 9 at 7 p.m., University President Fr. John Jenkins said in an email. The mass will be live-streamed for students, faculty and staff who wish to join virtually. Students who wish to attend the mass in-person may reserve

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University still plans to host 2020 presidential debate

Observer Staff Report | Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Following the University of Michigan’s decision to cancel the presidential debate on its campus, Notre Dame confirms the first debate of the 2020 election series will proceed Sept. 29 with significant modifications in light of the pandemic. While the University planned to welcome thousands of guests and members of the media to the Joyce Center,

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Notre Dame announces health, safety protocols for reopening campus in the fall

Observer Staff Report | Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Notre Dame announced their guidelines and health and safety procedures for reopening campus for the 2020 fall semester in a statement Tuesday. The guidelines are based on “medical advice from local and national experts, including a team from the Cleveland Clinic,” and include measures such as rearranging classrooms, daily health checks, on-campus testing and a