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Title A name given to the resource Virtual Worship Service Description An account of the resource 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 streaming service like LiveStream.com. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Justin Zackal Relation A related resource SRU Staff Image SRU Staff https://slipperyrockcovid19.org/files/original/5a6096975cbd425c65d83880838910ea.jpg 2e1fb5bbe5737d8d6093b91392a73d5c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource SRU Faculty Description An account of the resource Items contributed by SRU Faculty Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A Day in The Life Description An account of the resource This is my standing desk; my dining room converted to my temporary office (with my Cleveland Indians cup and SRU coffee mug in the shot.) I also chose to leave my daughter's book underneath the dining room table as a reflection of merging work and home to make the best our situation. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Earl Coburn Relation A related resource SRU Staff Image SRU Staff https://slipperyrockcovid19.org/files/original/845566c297743ff5ac57968401e9aac7.pdf e892350605990d4c145c7c703e696a04 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Community Description An account of the resource Our community is a vital part of this project. Feel free to contribute any item so that others can see how COVID-19 has impacted your daily routine. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource True Nature Description An account of the resource 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 University of Pittsburgh. Dennis is a songwriter with 3 cds currently released, a poet, and a writer of subjective journalism. Feigning retirement he continues to practice law, write, and perform rather than decline in a recliner. His children are scattered on both coasts while he and his wife Mj reside outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where they own and operate an art gallery, music venue, and vinyl record store. Dennis was adjunct faculty at SRU in Social Work 2004. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Dennis W. McCurdy Relation A related resource Lawrence County community member Lawrence County community member Poem Story Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource SRU Students Description An account of the resource SRU Students! This section has been created so that you can share any COVID-19 experience you want others to see. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document As I write this, it has been one month since Washington County’s lockdown began. It feels so much longer. My world has been changed so much since this whole thing began. The biggest difference is at work. Everyone has to wear masks, and they’ve had to change the whole layout of the kitchen to maintain “social distancing." We are getting better at it, but the new setup is clunky, inefficient, and confusing. No more than one person at a time is allowed in the break room or the office, so some people have to go elsewhere to take a lunch break. The dining room feels so lonely and cold without the voices of families and friends. It has been a month since I have seen any of my own friends. We videochat and text, but it’s not the same. It doesn’t feel as real. I miss face to face conversation, I miss handshakes and hugs. I haven’t held my girlfriend in my arms in a month. This is the most painful part of the lockdown. The loneliness. I have learned quite a few new hobbies, and re-examined some old ones. I can now shoot a coin by snapping my finger, my piano and violin skills have improved, I’ve bettered my Spanish and started learning Irish. I’ve been going to the shooting range and improving my accuracy and draw technique with my pistol. It’s not much, but it helps prevent every single day from becoming monotonous. One of the most hated things for me is the online classes. Discussion boards and powerpoints can only do so much. They will never replace conversation, authentic discussion, face to face interaction, laughter, and teamwork. I struggle to learn anything, and it feels like I’m just meeting deadlines. With work, it’s hard to keep up with everything, and no matter how many reminders I set, I always miss something. I just wish the whole semester was a pass for everyone, and that I could get on with my life and education when this is all over. I hate to think of what my student teaching will be like if this continues. In terms of politics, I’m not sure who to believe anymore. Both sides seem to have lost sight of reality, making plans and statements based off the fantasies in their head. They fight constantly, bickering back and forth while people suffer. I’m beginning to lose faith in them for any help. Perhaps the power lies with the people, and not politicians. I want it to end. I want this whole thing to end, so that we can put it behind us like a bitter chapter in a book. I want this whole situation to be only a distant memory in a history book rather than having to live it as my reality. I want to snap my fingers and have the whole thing be lifted, but I know that’s just wishful thinking. I accept that this lockdown is for the good of the people, and I care more about the people than the politicians. In the people lies the strength to succeed, to overcome, to cure, and to comfort Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource SRU Students Description An account of the resource SRU Students! This section has been created so that you can share any COVID-19 experience you want others to see. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Virus Won’t Stop Me from Living My Life Description An account of the resource 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. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 4/20/2020 Living through a Pandemic Description An account of the resource Attached is a photo of the group of people I have been quarantining with throughout this time. Interestingly enough, this group of people was not my typical friend group and they came into my life at a very interesting point. I captured this photo as we watched the sunset over the Mckay Education building parking lot on 4/20/2020. The entire day was full of sunshine and good energy and I knew when I saw that scene through my eyes it was a moment I never wanted to forget. This period of lockdown has been a time of reflection, growth, and new relationships. Photographed: Natalie Truini, Natalie Erwin, Avery Crosley, David Wiles, and Madison Novotny Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Carly Cooper Relation A related resource SRU Student Image SRU Student Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource SRU Students Description An account of the resource SRU Students! This section has been created so that you can share any COVID-19 experience you want others to see. Hyperlink A link, or reference, to another resource on the Internet. URL <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WJ9TAVn4qJg" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oscar Peterson "Hymn to Freedom" Description An account of the resource Although COVID-19 has restricted churches from gathering since mid-March, many have resorted to live streams and recordings. Music is an essential part of worship and services. There are still people who gather to conduct worship and services for the online community. From a musician's perspective, social connection is essential to artistic performance. Even though performance opportunities are slim to none at the moment, some musicians take whatever opportunity they can get. 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Text Any textual data included in the document I walk about the yard today from east to west and north to south then again it’s not a large yard it’s the world though at this time the forsythia shows it’s first tiny flowers the Magnolia is flush with buds giving a hint of its soon to be beauty the green of hyacinths and stems of daffodils in the beds Oh, and my clematis dear, sweet remembrance what do the plants do all winter? what mischief in the mulch and mud? do they huddle all together around some perennial campfire? Or do they go numb until the warmth of the sun awakens them? The voles know cross crossing underground Driven by by some ancient ritual of survival They know their own mischief Leaving trails of fissures on the lawn Miniature mountain ranges of disturbed earth Holes in the garden beds Where they burrowed their way Tossing the mulch as they dig Nature will take her course Without cover of snow Hawks will swoop The earth will settle And we will go back to living Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource My Small World Description An account of the resource In this time of COVID-19, confined by stay-at-home advisories, I find the yard and gardens a world to themselves. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource E. M. Sullivan Relation A related resource SRU Alumni https://slipperyrockcovid19.org/files/original/9f97fc58ce23194759146ae629925955.jpeg 5343e73fab05bbd1a43902e5510cf01c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Community Description An account of the resource Our community is a vital part of this project. Feel free to contribute any item so that others can see how COVID-19 has impacted your daily routine. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Virtual Baby Shower Description An account of the resource 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 screen-sharing capabilities. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Cassie Frank Relation A related resource SRU Community Member Image SRU Faculty https://slipperyrockcovid19.org/files/original/4e416f01cf8ef9a7db6e39215b2b2c0d.jpg 3abb80fba1a4b470ffa527d4b35d059e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Items contributed by Alumni of Slippery Rock University Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Home Office Description An account of the resource Domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris,) Kita, invading her mom's home "office." Kita's parents are SRU grads Grascen Shidemantle (Class of 2018) and Taylor Buhler (Class of 2017.) They currently live in Binghamton, NY where Grascen is pursuing her PhD and Taylor is working for an organic hemp and vegetable farm. 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Title A name given to the resource Child wearing homemade face mask Description An account of the resource This is my four-year-old son, Adam, wearing a face mask my mother sewed for him. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sarah Hendess Relation A related resource SRU Alumni Image SRU Alumni https://slipperyrockcovid19.org/files/original/9e0f2b1863a77722fa12cfbf1619dc70.jpeg 154f74965f05130c41c0bc8084c21145 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource SRU Faculty Description An account of the resource Items contributed by SRU Faculty Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Venturing out Description An account of the resource My daughter and I modeling new personal protective equipment. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Dr. Beth Ann Rice Relation A related resource SRU Faculty Image SRU Faculty https://slipperyrockcovid19.org/files/original/0a52384ec5106a6c97bd6f67380df451.jpg 3231d4945c679d7789009f86ce9d95b0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource SRU Students Description An account of the resource SRU Students! This section has been created so that you can share any COVID-19 experience you want others to see. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Monday Schedule Description An account of the resource My Professor recommended that I submit this, and I feel that it is something we are all going through during this time. Animal Crossing, the game, has been a solace for many people. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Destiny Blackwell Relation A related resource SRU Student Image SRU Student https://slipperyrockcovid19.org/files/original/af07185c66ca26297ca9aff07c6a17a5.jpg 62981858c882c6fbbac0c585bbb32bec Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource SRU Students Description An account of the resource SRU Students! This section has been created so that you can share any COVID-19 experience you want others to see. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Raising an opossum Description An account of the resource Junior Sport Management student Jonah Martin watching the 2020 NFL Draft in quarantine with PJ (Possum Junior). Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jonah Martin Relation A related resource SRU Student Image SRU Student https://slipperyrockcovid19.org/files/original/7fc294ab5228c8ba47621a95e351ca25.jpg 036f43e2c5978428b855204d32931dc3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource SRU Students Description An account of the resource SRU Students! This section has been created so that you can share any COVID-19 experience you want others to see. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First baby at Kismet Arrow Horse Farm Description An account of the resource SRU student Jonah Martin & and girlfriend Grace Drew help deliver foal "Wobble"s at Kismet Arrow Horse Farm. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jonah Martin Relation A related resource SRU Student Image SRU Student https://slipperyrockcovid19.org/files/original/acaee20447b58cca01baa241add7eeba.jpg 26c91ccdb139548f947d2929d5c4cc55 https://slipperyrockcovid19.org/files/original/22acdfe6f889baf81a579242d45e12f4.jpg 3793cb0d874bf599beaad85db6c086ed Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Items contributed by Alumni of Slippery Rock University Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mother's Day Parking Lot Church Service Description An account of the resource These images show how church services have changed during this pandemic. The Pastor stands in the doorway of St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Knox, PA and speaks into a microphone which we listened to over the car's radio. But the feedback was really broken up, so we rolled down the car windows to listen to the service. The girl holds a sign that says "Please STAY IN your CAR." It was nice to hear the sermon, but it was a weird experience. I look forward to being able to be inside a church again. There are plans to get back to "normal services" but that entails leaving every other pew empty, limiting only one family group per pew, members over 60 are encouraged to stay home, and there will be no singing as that may spread the virus. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource MaryAnn Steinmiller Relation A related resource SRU Alumni Image SRU Alumni https://slipperyrockcovid19.org/files/original/1e6c407439e8e8c5b6997dca529f22fa.jpeg e3a40d033fad38a72533cd78fb33dd58 https://slipperyrockcovid19.org/files/original/fe0ca2a1d623c1f980baf4720d71981b.jpeg 5f93ce5bbd52ebb5b3705c73d549cdb3 https://slipperyrockcovid19.org/files/original/3a17b7a36c10f0e56f045bd1452c1644.jpeg acb3ca835b675c32a90b9edc485278cb https://slipperyrockcovid19.org/files/original/0b12cc592bba0cc7387e24ee9b716c4e.jpeg f68a546953c3dd58c6e70613d6668ddf https://slipperyrockcovid19.org/files/original/b6e6b0796aa4633e126836f3e56dc300.jpeg ccad1ef331e8f401d8f87c3a7d57bb0e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource SRU Students Description An account of the resource SRU Students! This section has been created so that you can share any COVID-19 experience you want others to see. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Nature Still Moves Description An account of the resource Over the recent months of 2020 the world has come to a halt to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. As many of us sit confined in our homes we may be distanced from our favorite places, activities, and people. Feelings of stress and depression can emerge as we wonder when everything will return to normal. In these photographic works I captured images of birds attracted to a feeder just off my porch. The images, all taken on the same tree show various species of birds coming and going to feed on seed. I’ve attempted to capture the hustle and bustle of the natural world as it moves around this one location. Birds come and go as does the sun and clouds. The works capture the dynamic beauty of nature even in one single spot. Life may feel a bit stagnant now but rest assured; the world is still moving out there, it is still beautiful, and it will be there to enjoy when we return to normalcy. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Hailey McLaughlin Relation A related resource SRU Student Image SRU Student https://slipperyrockcovid19.org/files/original/ec5605f4b045689f93a974803701531d.jpg 92994c6f5124209433b6cba729ff08ed Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Alumni Collection Description An account of the resource Items contributed by Alumni of Slippery Rock University Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Working with horses during the pandemic Description An account of the resource 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 been leasing) since then! Under the new CDC guidelines, we have to wear masks in the barn and limit touching things, as well as have scheduled times we can come be at the time. We are able to ride without a mask on for safety reasons. Luckily, Popcorn was not phased by me wearing a mask, but other horses in the barn weren't as sure about the strange thing covering our faces and would snort at us at first. It is annoying because I wear glasses and they fog up quite easily, but I will do whatever needs done to be able to ride again! This is my sanity during this time. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource MaryAnn Steinmiller Relation A related resource SRU Alumni Image SRU Alumni https://slipperyrockcovid19.org/files/original/107975a5e9085f9eb5e95fbca00d1202.jpg d52c78818c1178f40ae24e6b60f9f8a2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource SRU Students Description An account of the resource SRU Students! This section has been created so that you can share any COVID-19 experience you want others to see. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Quarantine Comic Book Description An account of the resource The switch to online classes during this pandemic called for new inspiration for assignments. This was a comic book assignment for my photography class. Relation A related resource SRU Student https://slipperyrockcovid19.org/files/original/9c80ab8ac303889a5911ddb7f0f686b8.pdf 79b6d4061268926d44a154d708b06f3f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Rocket Description An account of the resource Items from Slippery Rock University's official student newspaper, The Rocket. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more information as it becomes available. UPDATE MARCH 16 12:50 P.M. Just 10 days after SRU students left for spring break, SRU President William Behre announced Monday afternoon in an email to university stakeholders that face-to-face classes will be delivered through distance education models beginning March 30. Previously, Behre announced that spring break will be extended until March 29. All classes originally taught online will begin today as originally scheduled. “I know this is not what many of you had hoped for, nor is it what you had planned on when you came to SRU,” Behre said. “But rest assured that your professors are diligently working to bring your content online before virtual classes resume March 30.” Behre said that staff from the Office of Residence Life will schedule a move-out procedure for students to move out of their dorms. The university asks that no students come to campus without an appointment to avoid large groups coming together. “If you are one of the handful of students who must currently continue to reside on campus and have registered with the Office of Residence Life, you are welcome to continue to stay,” Behre said. “Staff will be in touch with any logistical issues that may arise.” Behre added in his email that university staff is working on information regarding room and board fee refunds. He added that information concerning refunds will be coming soon. All on-campus events, including athletic contests and recognition ceremonies, will be canceled for the rest of the semester. There is no information concerning the status of the spring commencement ceremonies at this time. Originally published March 11 at 5:24 p.m. In an email sent to university stakeholders on Wednesday, SRU President William Behre announced that SRU will extend spring break by two weeks in response to the coronavirus outbreak and move instruction online starting March 30. During the two-week extension, faculty will prepare to potentially teach their courses online. Classes originally taught online will resume as normal on March 16. Under a revised FAQ document attached to the email sent at 1:12 p.m., on-campus classes will “probably not” resume at the end of spring break. “The University will be monitoring the public health situation,” the FAQ document states. “At this point, we expect that all classes will resume through distance modalities on March 30. During the extended break period for on-campus students, faculty and staff will be preparing for the contingency that all classes will be online only beginning March 30 and until further notice. This means that there will likely be NO face-to-face instruction via lectures, seminars or any other similar classroom setting until further notice. The University will make a final decision before March 25.” In his email, Behre added, “If the semester should need to be completed fully through distance learning, additional instruction to students on the particulars of this change will be communicated by March 25.” The semester schedule will not be extended. Final exam week is still scheduled for May 5-9. Campus offices will remain open during this extended break, but auxiliary offices (such as Bailey Library and the Aebersold Recreation Center) will be closed. Students with internships or student teaching assignments should refer to their placement sites. The announcement comes after the Pennsylvania Department of Health 15 presumptive cases of coronavirus in Pennsylvania. So far, all presumptive positive cases have been contained to the eastern side of the state in Montgomery, Delaware, Monroe, Wayne, Bucks and Philadelphia Counties. “The hard part is that you don’t want to contribute to public hysteria, but at the same time, if you don’t plan now you can find yourself in a situation where you have hundreds of people exposed,” Behre added via a phone call interview on Tuesday. On-campus residents should not return to campus unless they must collect textbooks, prescription medications and other essential items. The Office of Housing Residence Life will follow up with more information. Information about prorated university room and board charges will announced at a later date. According to Behre, there will be a small amount of students permitted on campus. The majority of these students are international students and/or would be homeless without on-campus living. Scaled-down food operations will be available to the students permitted to stay on campus. “Some on-campus residents, such as international students, have a continued need to live on-campus as it is their permanent place of residence during the academic year,” according to the updated FAQ page. “Students who must live on-campus will be given the opportunity to apply for on-campus housing during this two-week period. Dining services will be offered to these students who must live on-campus. Further communication to on-campus residents about these options will be sent out by the Office of Housing and Residence Life by March 13.” All events on campus during the two-week extension have been cancelled. The status of events for the rest of the semester will be decided closer to March 30. Only student workers who work in essential services related to health and safety will continue to work. All other student employment is temporarily suspended. “When students return to campus, they will resume their student work responsibilities,” the FAQ page reads. As of Wednesday afternoon, athletics events haven’t been cancelled. There will be no spectators permitted at athletic events. According to Behre, the lost two weeks will not be added to the end of the semester since the university’s accrediting body allows for missed time due to weather or other emergencies. University police will remain open during the two-week extension of spring break, and health center and counseling center services will be available, according to Behre. The health center is also available via phone call. UPDATE (March 11, 2:15 p.m.) SRU’s chapter of the Association of Pennsylvania State College & University Faculties (APSCUF) shared an email received by Ben Shaevitz and Jason Hilton, SRU’s president and vice president of APSCUF, in a Facebook post. “Though we have dealt with disruptions to classes before, both in cases of severe weather and during our successful job action in 2016, the proposed duration of this disruption and the comprehensive push toward online pedagogies is unprecedented,” the email reads. “Know that local APSCUF leadership has been involved in the planning process for this action and that both Ben Shaevitz and Jason Hilton are members of an emergency planning taskforce that will be meeting regularly throughout this disruption.” Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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