Arts classes prepare for switch to online learning
By Robin Schwartzkopf and Caitlin Woodford | March 19, 2020For departments like studio art, drama and dance, the transition to online classes comes with a unique set of challenges.
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For departments like studio art, drama and dance, the transition to online classes comes with a unique set of challenges.
The entire Virginia Athletics community continues to grapple with the consequences of last week’s events.
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The individual — who is currently recovering at home — is the second University employee confirmed to have COVID-19.
Charlottesville resident Karen Marsh, who lives on University Circle — a stone's throw away from several fraternity houses — said fraternities near her home were blaring music and playing beer pong Tuesday afternoon.
This decision comes two weeks before the University was expected to determine if classes would return to Grounds and one day after an employee at the Maxine Platzer-Lynn Women’s Center was tested positive for the coronavirus.
The decision had unanimous approval from the league’s member institutions.
In the event that classes do not resume after April 5, the committees are preparing ways to complete trials online.
The College also announced Monday that advisor meetings for fall 2020 enrollment will be held online.
A resident of Charlottesville and member of the University community has tested positive for COVID-19, the University announced Monday.
It is only fair that the University charge students online tuition rates while these changes are in place.
With many athletic conferences suspending or even cancelling play for the spring season, college athletics has truly come to a grinding halt.
Despite the request to leave Grounds, students continued to gather on the Corner Thursday night.
The food pantry was restocked Thursday and will remain open all hours that the building is open, reopening with regular hours after spring break.
Students who are part of the Federal Work Study program – which provides low-income students with part-time jobs to assist with their financial aid – will continue to receive pay even if they are unable to work.
The emergency declaration came one day after the University extended spring break through March 19 and cancelled in-person classes until at least April 5 amid coronavirus concerns.
The NCAA announced Thursday that all remaining championship events for winter and spring sports have been canceled in response to the recent outbreak of COVID-19.
Both Virginia Athletics and the ACC have suspended all practice and competition until further notice due to the outbreak of COVID-19.