Cancel entirely (most have chosen this option). All around the nation events are being cancelled, SOCIAL DISTANCING is the very best action you can take right now for you and your family. Even though our nursing students were playing a critical role in assisting with this outbreak, all nursing clinicals at both Lehigh Valley Health Network and St. Luke’s will cease at 5:00 p.m. today (March 16). What I learned is that everything we have already put into place is in full compliance with the governor’s expectations. We will pick up with updates to our letters on Monday, April 13. This year, like everything else, we are virtual. As the world turned upside down from the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Moravian community has stepped up to "Protect the Pack." Feel free to send photos of your creative endeavors (email: news@moravian.edu ). It is important that you communicate with anyone that lives at your permanent address that you should not be counted on that Census form. Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social media. Service to Lot X will be suspended. As I write to you, we have two residential students and two commuter students who have tested positive for COVID-19. Included in this will be a multi-phased “Conversations on Racism,” which will be facilitated by staff and faculty and my team will listen. Additional and updated information can be found at Moravian’s Health Alerts page. But the only alternative to talking is remaining silent, which is not an option. If the police find groups gathering outdoors, they will immediately suspend the gathering. Thanks to all of you who have attended Black History Month events over the last two weeks. And, I continue to wish you well and hope you are healthy and finding at least some time to rest and reflect. Morning labs: 8:00-11:00 Please do your part as we face this pandemic. I know; I hear you. Students: If you feel at risk being on campus and attending classes, please contact the Office of Student Success (studentsuccess@moravian.edu) who will work with you to determine a personalized academic plan. The pledges are all unique and have come in written, photo, and video form and truly express the seriousness with which our students are taking this situation. We made this decision based on the expertise of our infectious disease physicians at St. Luke’s University Health Network, our own faculty, and researchers at Duke University who recently shared a study that can be found in the Washington Post. To all the residential students who are planning to leave by Saturday, thank you to you and your families for complying with the Governor’s mandate. In some sports, considerable physical distancing (e.g. While this week has turned out differently, and many of the student work schedules have been disrupted, we want you to know how much we appreciate all of your contribution to the Moravian College community. There is a likelihood that this bill will pass. I want to thank all of you again for your patience and understanding. I did some Yoga and took regular walks with Lea, Pippa, Mo and Benny. Residential students are also protected financially by the federal government. Residents needing to quarantine or isolate due to COVID-19 will be expected to do so off-campus during the semester. If a resident needs to quarantine or isolate, their roommate will be expected to quarantine unless vaccinated. What is troubling for me, and many of us, is that we may not have closure regarding either of these incidents. In addition, we continue to follow established protocols and have already communicated with any close contacts (faculty, staff, and students) that may have been exposed and we are counting on individuals to contact those outside of our campus community that may have been exposed. Bethlehem, Pa 18018 Dear Campus Community, Tickets and Graduation: We are excited about celebrating in person next week, but we are very serious about the safety guidelines we have established. We will continue to monitor this situation very closely and will provide information as things change. In addition, our Computer Science and Science departments are working with local medical facilities lending a hand to utilize Moravian’s 3-D printer to do some initial printing tests for face shields. In this absorbing theoretical manifesto, Israeli curator Joshua Simon Continuing to partner with the Bethlehem Health Bureau to ensure awareness and implementation of Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines as they evolve. Over these past weeks, I had not been taking care of myself. Students have until noon on Monday to make a selection. This note is the most recent update on Moravian College’s plans for the next steps in our responses to COVID-19. Sincerely. This fall, BRIT plans to host another round of Conversations on Racism that will focus on the Draft Action Plan. And if you have recently travelled on your own to areas at high risk, please let the Health Center know and take their advice regarding your well being. These changes have begun and will be finalized on or before July 2. Our success in all of this is going to rely on each and every one of us being responsible. Conversations on Sociocultural Issues Raihan Alam â23. I have several updates, sadly, regarding this topic. The COVID questionnaire will be the first link you see on the MyChart dashboard as seen here. With that said, we will be making the following changes: Endowment Support Prior to the impacts of COVID-19, there had been a series of on-campus events planned to celebrate our student employees. This past Sunday, I chose to work out at home, take a walk with Mo and Benny, and spend some time reading a fiction book that I started but haven’t been able to find time to finish. If we all wear our masks, monitor our health, wash our hands, and maintain physical distancing, we can have a successful semester both socially and academically. It does not mean that you are not infected and that you can ignore masking and physical distancing protocols. All of these individuals are off-campus at this time. By doing so, you are helping our community better prepare for the coming semester. We have to assume that everyone is potentially infected and mask and distance accordingly. Per the PA Department of Health on March 11, 2020: Our faculty have been encouraged to teach an online course next week. Nearly a year ago, I had to shut down our campus by the order of the governor and nearly everyone moved home. healthcenter@moravian.edu 1776 to speak with a health professional. And let me or faculty or staff know how we might support or assist you during this time. Good news: Over the next two weeks we are updating our designations to include hybrid courses, all other listings should be understood as face-to-face courses. Earlier this week, the Office of Housing contacted all returning undergraduate students via email regarding housing options for the coming academic year. Good news: I understand, and know from experience, with everyone working from home, that “work” and “home” can blur together. I hope this letter finds you safe and well and prepared for the beginning of the Fall Semester. Students - I know so many of you have been following all of the COVID-19 protocols since this outbreak began, you’ve been wearing your mask, maintaining appropriate physical distancing from others, and washing your hands . On Sunday, they offered an online service, led by four other Seminary graduates—including Chaplain Jennika Borger who brought the week’s message. Today’s letter offers just a few updates before commencement and summer break. Consequently, as of 12:00 p.m. today, two members of the Moravian College community have been sent for testing for COVID-19 at local hospitals. Student(s) testing positive for COVID-19 symptoms are relocated to isolation housing and monitored. While we are restricting visitors to our campus, we will not be restricting access to our campus for our students and families. We have nearly completed our fifth week of classes in this Spring 2021 semester; congrats to all who have continued to advance, and participate in, the educational mission of Moravian. 10 days ago. Dear Campus Community, Spring has definitely arrived on campus -- the trees and flowers are blooming. See the Reeves Library webpage for details. Today’s message is about only one thing - SUBMITTING YOUR COVID-19 VACCINATION STATUS. You can schedule a vaccination appointment by calling 833-584-6283 (833-LVHN-CVD). We are nearing the halfway point of our Fall 2020 semester, and fall has definitely arrived in Bethlehem. The age, gender, condition, and whereabouts of the patients were not disclosed by the state. And for those who have not yet completed this form, please do so ASAP. Please visit our Residence Life & Housing website for more information. Traditional style communities are limited to 10% of the building occupancy per four hour block. Moravian has been, and will continue to review recommendations from the PA Department of Health, the CDC, and the American College Health Association regarding COVID-19 protocols for colleges and universities as we return to campus for the fall 2021 semester. Forgot Password? If you need assistance accessing a vaccine or have questions about the vaccine, reach out to our Health Center staff healthcenter@moravian.edu for consultation. ), but, we do want you to cancel trips that are traveling to areas with confirmed cases of COVID-19 and/or in high population density areas (like New York City). I suspect there have been some glitches along the way, but we will only get better at this as time continues! No matter what educational delivery system is being employed, we have worked over the summer to ensure that the same learning outcomes and assessment measures can be met. Colleges and Universities around the nation have been faced with the difficult decision of “what do we do about commencement?” - most have chosen one of 4 options: We are committed to having an on-campus graduation for the Class of 2020. Dear Moravian Community, In an email that I sent to you this morning, I shared a quote from Comenius that I thought communicated my own and the college’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and my personal support of those who have been peacefully protesting the murder of George Floyd. I hope all who are eligible will schedule a vaccine appointment! You will be notified by email when the courses are finalized. If they get the virus, it could be a death sentence for them. As always, stay safe and take care of yourselves and our community. Varsity Athletics and Intramurals: They are literally created in a way to last forever. It is heartwarming to see the community come together in solidarity during times like these. We expect testing to take place before morning classes begin each day. After the football game, the Class of 2020 will return to the tent for another class celebration (with food and music). Please remember that if you have questions about your course schedule, consult with your advisor. Some of you may be experiencing intermittent power interruptions because of the winds, but I hope you all remain safe and are still able to work on your classes or other remote work! THE CURRENT DATE FOR GRADUATION IS SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2020. Today's topics include: In the News, Case Updates, Campus Updates, and Good News. Found insideIn these fairy tales, women young and old tell their own stories of love and hate, honor and revenge, passion and deception. For the remainder of today (March 16), dining will continue to operate as announced in the email sent at 1:50 p.m. today. Most of you are also doing the daily COVID Qualtrics survey. Dining options for residents in isolation will be limited. I invite you to join me in this reading (and other readings that will follow). We have looked at a variety of in person graduation options for the Class of 2020, but all seem to put the campus at risk or violate the recommendations of the governor or CDC. Moravian College is the nation's sixth-oldest college located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania offering undergraduate and graduate degrees that blend liberal arts with professional programs. There is an opportunity to be Safe Zone Trained! Classes may have many dual modalities (or “HyFlex”), some classes may be fully online, while others are in a physical classroom or many variations on that theme. Period 5: 2:30-3:30 If you have not submitted your vaccine information, the university will categorize you as not vaccinated (and the expectations below will apply). That follow bring staff back on campus this weekend regards and wishing you luck as you encounter so... 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