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| by Ashley Arrocha and Gael Meraud
We would like to start by acknowledging the stress and challenges that these extraordinary circumstances are undoubtedly causing you. Please note that the decision to respond proactively to the Covid-19 outbreak was not taken lightly, but our foremost concern is your health and safety.
| by Laurie Patton
As an educational institution, we have two overarching obligations to our community: to provide the academic opportunities Middlebury is known for, and to do so in a safe, healthy environment. The rapidly developing circumstances of the novel Coronavirus now require extraordinary changes to our usual practices to fulfill those obligations. We are making these changes in order to maximize our ability to continue the core educational activities that are our mission—teaching classes.
| by Laura Burian and Fernando DePaolis
This is a message following up on President Patton’s announcement to the Institute campus that we will be moving all instruction to remote methods, effective Monday March 23, and that instruction will be remote for the remainder of the spring semester.
International Students and Scholar Services (ISSS), Middlebury Institute
| by Kathy Foley
This is a follow-up email to President Patton’s message about precautionary steps being taken by our institution in response to the COVID-19 virus in the U.S. We know that there has been much information shared today within a short time frame and it may feel overwhelming. Many offices on campus are working diligently to address the evolving situation and your many questions and concerns.
| by Jeff Dayton-Johnson
We are now three weeks into the spring semester and all of our students who traveled from China over the winter break are now back in classes and no illnesses have been reported.
| by Jeff Dayton-Johnson and Carlos Vélez
A large number of MIIS students are travelling to campus from China this weekend, and the number of cases continues to rise. Those students – in degree and non-degree programs alike – travelling to Monterey may face unexpected delays in getting to campus. In addition to the recommendations and information resources included in my Friday message, I have additional instructions for students and faculty.
Coronavirus, Middlebury Institute, Schools Abroad, Students
Currently, there is a CDC Level 3 warning (avoid nonessential travel) for Hubei Province, China. Travel in and out of Wuhan and surrounding cities is restricted. Other cities in China have seen cases of the coronavirus, though in smaller numbers, and at this point haven’t implemented any travel restrictions.
