This week’s DOS update focuses on a small but welcome change in Vermont’s vaccination plan for college students, clarifications around work and research on campus this summer, Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, opportunities for self care, outdoor recreation, and more.
I hope the long weekend allowed you to catch your breath and prepare for the remaining weeks of the semester. This week’s DOS update will focus on the impending outcome of the Derek Chauvin trial in the murder of George Floyd, Daunte Wright, and vaccination planning.
We write today to share some important information about how quickly things can change in the pandemic, and why we need to be particularly vigilant at this time.
We are writing with some important updates about the fall 2021 semester, COVID-19 testing, vaccine eligibility and requirements––and a few notes about summer programs.
Please, keep up the good work, and don’t succumb to pandemic fatigue and premature relaxation of the behaviors we know work: minimizing close contacts, maintaining distancing, wearing a face covering, attending all testing days, and not gathering in large groups.
This week’s Dean of Students Update features information about changes to the Campus Status web page, critical reminders about testing and COVID-19–related conduct, a closer look at the isolation and quarantine experience, Snow Bowl bus information, and a job opportunity for seniors.