Total: Total number of cases (Active and Recovered) among Students, Faculty, and Staff, both on and off campus, since tracking began in summer 2020.
Active: Positive cases not yet recovered.
Recovered:
Able to resume normal activities.
Covid-19 Updates
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Spring Semester Update – Perseverance 2.0
Mar 11, 2021, 5:59 PM
Dear Students and Colleagues –
Back in October 2020, in one of my Updates for the fall semester, we heard from 20th century British politician Walter Elliot, who said “Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other.” In that update I announced the decision to leave our Spring semester as it was scheduled pre-pandemic. Which brings us to today.
Our community has earned this break, which is now upon us. Through the challenges and the protocols, the technology quirks and ever-present screens, you have persevered – we have won many short races, one after the other. For that I am profoundly grateful.
Many of us will get a break over the next several days, even as many of us will continue the work of the College keeping offices and services operating. Some of our students will travel, and some will remain on campus and in Madison. Whatever you schedule holds for the next week or so, please remember that this Spring Break is possible because of your dedication, your willingness to adjust and sacrifice, your commitment to our community. Also remember that the pandemic is not over. We must continue to be vigilant in our efforts to avoid contracting and spreading COVID-19.
Be well and be safe. Wear your mask, and keep your circles tight. Let’s keep going, and remember that we do all this for each other.
Cor ad cor loquitur.
-Andrew P. Manion, Ph.D.
President