Current guidelines include having 15 people or less at all gatherings, both inside and outside, wearing face masks at all times except when alone or with roommates and maintaining six feet of social distancing whenever possible.
University spokesperson Wes Hester said that the COVID-Tracker will be updated on weekdays.
The statement included a warning that offending chapters could face a Fraternal Organization Agreement suspension for the academic year.
Wednesday’s event included dancing, food, art and shared stories of collective grief and resisting white supremacy in Charlottesville.
The presentation focused on Juneteenth’s origins, ways to celebrate the day and its significance in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Board members discussed the creation of a required class on racial equity — an idea first proposed by the Black Student Alliance after white supremacists rallied on Grounds and in Charlottesville on Aug. 11 and 12, 2017 and that has been repeatedly demanded since.
“U.Va. is not just academic coursework, it is a cohesive experience made amazing by so many awesome people … and I don’t think anyone will take that for granted going forward,” said graduate Ben Borenstein.
Hundreds of hospital beds are unoccupied, surgeries have declined by 70 percent and clinic visits have been reduced by 90 percent since mid-March.
The University has not made a decision about its operating schedule in the fall.
New Honor chair Ryan Keane said in an interview with The Cavalier Daily that Honor is currently working on policy changes to protect students facing Honor charges due to rent disputes.
