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New COVID-19 campus mask mandate in effect

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Just four days after sending a “Fall 2021 Update” email about returning to campus, President Pistole sent another email reading: “Effective immediately, August 10, facial coverings worn over the nose and mouth will be required indoors throughout campus.” The email explains that masks are required by all students, employees, guests, faculty and staff regardless of vaccination status. Masks are only required for indoor spaces and social distancing is not required at this time. Residential … [Read more...]

AU to return to “normal” this fall

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“Beginning June 1, AU will operate as a fully open campus with no required masking,” read an email from President Pistole sent May 21. The message that students, faculty and staff have been waiting for was finally received after careful consideration by Pistole and the COVID-19 task force led by Dr. Sarah Neal.  Neal has been responsible for providing the AU community with free COVID-19 testing as well as access to the Moderna vaccine.  “We are so fortunate to have effective … [Read more...]

Modified spring break schedule begins Wednesday, Feb. 17

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Daytona Beach, Las Vegas, Cancun and the Bahamas are just a few of the most popular destinations for college students on Spring Break. This year, spring break will look a little different.  Instead of the usual consecutive nine-day break, this year it will be broken up into two four-day weekends and one mid-week break. Modified spring break days will be Feb. 17, March 4, 5, 15 and 16. Dr. Sarah Neal, head of the AU task force, explained that a decision was made in early November to … [Read more...]

AU’s Counseling Services transitions to hybrid format

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Along with many other aspects of campus life, AU’s Counseling Services have been operating in a virtual format. However, Christal Helvering, the director of Counseling Services, explained that the transition to a hybrid format has begun, allowing some students to attend counseling sessions face-to-face. “In compliance with the recent modifications to the on-campus COVID regulations, Counseling Services will begin to transition to more of a hybrid offering of services,” said Helvering. She … [Read more...]

SOMTD adapts to COVID-19 restrictions

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Despite the obstacles COVID-19 has continued to present, the School of Music, Theatre and Dance (SOMTD) has been hard at work to ensure students still have opportunities to perform, connect with industry professionals and collaborate in a safe and healthy environment.  This semester, the SOMTD will be producing two theatrical productions as usual, but in innovative ways—a PowerPoint opera and a musical podcast were not what anyone predicted for this spring’s productions, but the forced … [Read more...]

Annual MLK day celebrations persist

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is signified and celebrated on AU’s campus every year. All classes are suspended for the day, and you’ll find students, faculty and staff participating in the Peace and Justice March, attending forums on campus and joining in on city-wide events.  Despite having to transition to a virtual format for this year’s celebration, various events still allowed the campus community and city to honor King’s life and legacy. The events on campus follow a theme every … [Read more...]

Chapel continues with virtual format

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On Jan. 11, AU students received an email announcing that chapel attendance would be mandatory for the spring semester. However, three days later, another email was sent out by Dean of Students Chris Luekenga. The second email read, “Chapel will remain virtual for the foreseeable future, but attendance will not be required.” Luekenga explained that requiring attendance for a virtual chapel would add another stressor for students. “While it is a long-standing tradition to require chapel … [Read more...]