BisonRoadWarrior
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03-10-20 06:10 PM - Post#304088
Letter from President Bravman:
Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Families,
As I have shared with you in my previous emails, we continue to monitor the evolving public health situation related to coronavirus (COVID-19). Like you, I have seen the reports of the virus spreading across the globe and the US, including Pennsylvania. And like you, I have been concerned about the potential impact it will have on the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff.
To that end, University leadership and I have made the decision to transition to a remote education mode for the remainder of the semester. To prepare for that, classes are cancelled Monday, March 16, through Wednesday, March 18, so that faculty and staff can plan for delivering remote educational activities. Classes will resume on Thursday, March 19.
While I realize this decision will immediately raise a large number of questions and concerns, including those related to Commencement, I would respectfully ask you to hold your individual inquiries as we continue to navigate this complex situation. Decisions on a range of issues are pending and will be addressed serially.
As the situation and our response to it continues to unfold, you will receive regular updates from me and/or other University leaders with more specific details.
This has not been an easy decision to make, and I understand how challenging it will be for our campus community. However, I strongly believe that faced with such uncertainty, we have no choice but to pursue these actions. Bucknell has always been a community that comes together in the face of adversity. This is one of those times, and I am counting on your patience and assistance as we work through it together.
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BisonRoadWarrior
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03-10-20 06:39 PM - Post#304090
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Interesting to watch the responses to Bucknell’s announcement on Twitter.
For example, this from a Bucknell wrestler:
“So like what happens with my tuition, dinning costs, and pretty much everything else my $75k goes towards my senior year?â€
https://twitter.com/bucknellu/status/1237 482651969...
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jkrun80
Postdoc
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03-10-20 07:54 PM - Post#304106
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Spring sports will proceed as scheduled, as of right now. Spring athletes are being allowed to return to campus. Out of season sports such as football are not, however.
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BisonRoadWarrior
Professor
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03-10-20 09:21 PM - Post#304120
In response to jkrun80
More voluminous responses on the university’s Facebook page; the vast majority are angry.
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Bison54
PhD Student
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Reg: 11-18-09
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Bucknell Switches to Remote Learning
03-10-20 11:07 PM - Post#304145
In response to jkrun80
What about students where the curriculum requires special equipment, like science and engineering labs, or students involved in performing arts, visual arts? I'm sure there are more cases where its not just about the classroom and distance learning leaves a big gap.
Also, what happens with staff that prepares food, cleans buildings and the like? Do they lose their incomes?
The price of panic.
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jkrun80
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Re: Bucknell Switches to Remote Learning
03-11-20 07:24 AM - Post#304155
In response to Bison54
What about students where the curriculum requires special equipment, like science and engineering labs, or students involved in performing arts, visual arts? I'm sure there are more cases where its not just about the classroom and distance learning leaves a big gap.
Also, what happens with staff that prepares food, cleans buildings and the like? Do they lose their incomes?
The price of panic.
University staff are still working full time for the foreseeable future. With athletes staying on campus dining service will still be in operation, but probably with reduced hours. I would guess that will mean reduced hours for their employees. There are still a lot of questions to be answered.
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RichH
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Reg: 01-30-12
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03-12-20 11:08 AM - Post#304393
In response to jkrun80
Council has decided. All Spring sports are cancelled. No Spring practice. Winter sports can finish schedules
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RichH
Sophomore
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Reg: 01-30-12
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03-12-20 11:12 AM - Post#304394
In response to RichH
Council has decided. All Spring sports are cancelled. No Spring practice. Winter sports can finish schedules
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