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As AU begins a return to in-person instruction, some professors have decided to teach maskless
By Ben Johansen | 09/15/2021Students voice concerns over classroom mask-wearing procedures
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Students voice concerns over classroom mask-wearing procedures
Contact tracing, in-person classes and COVID-19 testing all create questions among community
Administrators present five-pronged approach to mitigating COVID risks during the hybrid fall 2021 semester
The University rolled out an updated COVID-19 dashboard at the beginning of semester
Decision was made out of “abundance of caution,” University said
Guidelines include indoor masking, vaccine requirements, limited in-person events
This update is in accordance with Mayor Bowser’s new indoor mask mandate
Document provides details on return to in-person campus operations
Indoor mask requirements stay in place, with some exceptions
How the University expanded in-person operations in the middle of a pandemic
Requirement includes full-time, part-time, graduate and undergraduate students
A month in, students share their ‘mini-mester’ experience
Pre-registration opens to all residents over 16 starting April 12
“Mentally, I was just exhausted”
Four related cases in Nebraska Hall prompted the University to send a cautionary email to students
Plan depends on permission from D.C. government
The collaboration will result in faster turnaround times and cheaper tests, AU says
Coronavirus testing to halt for the third day in three weeks
“Full range of residential options will be available for fall,” Burwell says
The University updated its testing dashboard, which now breaks down faculty, staff and student cases and testing
