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Working with horses during the pandemic
I love to ride horses, and I have been doing so for 6 years at Legacy Pines Equestrian Center. Due to the pandemic, my barn had to close March 15th and has been closed until May 4th. So this is from the first day I got to see Popcorn (the horse I've…
What to watch: Quarantine queue
This story was originally published in the campus life section of The Rocket's website, theonlinerocket.com.
Virtual Worship Service
Area churches like New Wilmington Presbyterian Church conducted remote or broadcast-only worship services, where a pastor would lead worship in an empty sanctuary while congregants listened or watched from home on the radio or through an online…
Virtual Presentation
I am getting ready to virtually present my research at the American Academy of Advertising (AAA) annual conference from my bedroom.
Virtual Birds and Bagels connects the community to nature
This story was originally published in the campus life section of The Rocket's website, theonlinerocket.com.
Virtual Baby Shower
My baby shower was cancelled due to the pandemic closing down restaurants, so I had a virtual one using Zoom instead. Family and friends mailed their gifts to my house, and I opened everything on camera and coordinated some games using Zoom's…
Venturing out
My daughter and I modeling new personal protective equipment.
Update on Summer 2020 Class Sessions
Email from President Behre to SRU students regarding Summer classes
Update for Students, March 30
Email from President Behre to SRU students about important campus updates
UPB sponsored Roddy Ricch concert cancelled
This story was originally published in the campus life section of The Rocket's website, theonlinerocket.com.
University Travel Cancellation Guidance
Email from SRU communication to faculty and staff regarding the cancellation of official university travel
University decision regarding spring break travel
Email from President William Behre to the university community announcing the cancellation of all spring break study abroad programs.
Understanding the economic impact of coronavirus
This story was originally published in the news section of The Rocket's website, theonlinerocket.com.
Tweet by SRU professor about shift to online teaching
COVID-19 came in the midst of a longer debate about the place of online delivery in higher education. I tweeted this in response to an editorial in The Chronicle of Higher Education that asserted the COVID-19 crisis was the "perfect opportunity" to…
Tuition increase proposal suspended
This story was originally published in the news section of The Rocket's website, theonlinerocket.com.
True Nature
About the author
Originally from Springfield, Ohio, Dennis W. McCurdy holds a BS from Urbana University (1970), attended Hamma School of Theology at Wittenberg University, holds a master’s in counseling (1979) and Juris Doctorate (1990) from the…
Originally from Springfield, Ohio, Dennis W. McCurdy holds a BS from Urbana University (1970), attended Hamma School of Theology at Wittenberg University, holds a master’s in counseling (1979) and Juris Doctorate (1990) from the…
Thoughts on looking ahead to fall 2020
Email from President William Behre to SRU faculty and staff about important campus updates
The Virus Won’t Stop Me from Living My Life
In order to keep the mood light, I showcase how my daily activities look in my “hazmat” gear. It is I intended as purely humorous and satirical.
The state of athletics, zoom learning and locked facilities
This story was originally published in the sports section of The Rocket's website, theonlinerocket.com.
The Reality of Working from Home
Working from home 10-12 hours a day leaves little time for chores. Coffee, Zoom meeting, email email email, quick lunch, answer students' questions via chat, email email email, Zoom meeting, more chat, post research support content online, email…