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ARCHIVE: Communications to students regarding COVID-19

Email updates

Following are email communications to Augustana students and campus briefings regarding changes on campus due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Dec. 29: COVID-19 guidelines for spring semester

Dec. 20: Policies for the start of January term

Dec. 1: Campus update: Booster Saturdays!

Nov. 17: Campus update: Time for a booster?

Nov. 10: Campus update: It's a tragedy

Nov. 3: Campus update: First-Gen Day!

Oct. 27: Campus update: Rapid test available

Oct. 25: Campus briefing

Oct. 20: Campus update: Getting greener

Oct. 13: Campus update: Today's update: Vaccination rate at 91%

Oct. 6: Campus update: Back on stage!

Sept. 29: Campus update: COVID enforcement

Sept. 22: Campus update: Words to live by

Sept. 14: Virtual Q&A

Sept. 8: Campus update: The number to call

Sept. 3: Testing plans remain in place

Sept. 3: Campus briefing

Sept. 3: Campus update: Testing and verification requirements

Sept. 2: Campus update: Fall semester numbers

Aug. 26: Campus update: Illinois COVID mandates and Augustana

Aug. 24: Campus update: What to know for fall semester

Aug. 23: Campus briefing

Aug. 9: Campus update: Masking now required

Aug. 9: Campus briefing

July 8: Campus update: Reporting vaccination status

July 8: Campus briefing

June 11: College changes guidelines under Illinois Phase 5

June 11: Campus briefing

May 19: Campus update: Please, keep a mask on

May 12: Campus update: No vaccination requirement at this time

May 12: Campus briefing

May 5: Campus update: Celebration of Learning!

April 30: Campus briefing

April 29: Campus update: New guidelines on events and visitors

April 28: Campus update: Emergency grants to students

April 21: Campus update: Gather for justice and the dream

April 14: Campus update: Commencement plan and more

April 13: Campus briefing

April 7: Campus update: Sign up for Saturday!

April 7: Campus briefing

March 31: Campus update: Vaccinations now available!

March 25: Campus update: Grants for students

March 24: Campus update: Vaccinations, fall classes, graduation and more

March 17: Campus update: A COVID year

March 11: Campus update: Changes in guidelines

March 11: Campus briefing

March 3: Campus update: Housing, travel and more

Feb. 26: Campus update: Change in alert level

Feb. 26: Campus briefing

Feb. 24: Campus update: Career fair awaits!

Feb. 17: Campus update: Dining news

Feb. 10: Campus update: Welcome back!

Feb. 3: Campus update: J-term success

Jan. 29: Campus briefing

Jan. 27: Campus update: Let's plan ahead

Jan. 20: Campus update: Presidential visits

Jan. 13: Campus update: Ways to get involved

Jan. 8: Campus briefing

Jan. 6: Campus update: Returning for J-term

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Dec. 23: Campus update: Testing info, new program for students

Dec. 16: Campus update: J-term, Augie Choice and more

Dec. 10: Campus update: Planning for spring

Dec. 2: Campus update: New name in Lindberg and Christmas roundup

Nov. 25: Campus update: Vikings DID take care

Nov. 23: Campus update Going out #AugustanaStrong!

Nov. 20: Campus update: Distance learning

Nov. 18: Campus update:Sanctions for COVID-19 violations increasing

Nov. 17: Guidance for those testing

Nov. 16: Campus update: A new minor in a growing field

Nov. 13: Campus update: Testing on campus Nov. 20

Nov. 13: Testing available on Nov. 20

Nov. 13: Distance learning for J-term and spring 2021

Nov. 13: Changes to Augie Choice

Nov. 12: New rules on group gatherings

Nov. 12: Letter from Dr. Hilton-Morrow: Safe at home

Nov. 11: Campus update :Credits to student accounts

Nov. 9: Campus update: Dashboard numbers

Nov. 6: COVID Alert Level update from President Steve Bahls

Nov. 6: College alert levels

Nov. 4: Campus update: Things to do

Nov. 2: Campus update: COVID-19 briefing

Nov. 2: Campus briefing

Nov. 1: President's message to students

Oct. 30: Campus update: Have a safe Halloween!

Oct. 28: Campus update: Housing and winter break

Oct. 26: Campus update: Grad school?

Oct. 23: Campus update: We're talking politics

Oct. 21: Campus update: Testing milestone

Oct. 19: Campus update Uptick in numbers

Oct. 16: Campus update: Important COVID-19 information

Oct. 14: Campus update: Latest COVID-19 briefing

Oct. 14: Campus briefing

Oct. 12: Campus update: Important calendar changes

Oct. 12: College modifies J-term, spring semester calendars

Oct. 7: Campus update: Something to talk about

Oct. 5: Campus update: Get your shot!

Oct. 2: Campus update: Let's talk

Sept. 30: Campus update: Making contact

Sept. 28: Campus update: Campus briefing

Sept. 28: Campus briefing

Sept. 25: Campus update: Candlelight vigil at Lindberg

Sept. 23: Campus updat3: 3 thoughts

Sept. 21: COVID-19 briefing

Sept. 21: Campus update: Are you registered?

Sept. 18: Campus update: Family Weekend and more

Sept. 16: Campus update: It's time to do better

Sept. 14: Campus update: Changes in COVID guidelines

Sept. 11: Campus update: Briefing on Monday

Sept. 8: Campus update: Racial Justice Teach-In

Sept. 4: COVID-19 policy violations

Sept. 4: Campus update: Support for students

Sept. 2: Campus update: Racial Justice and Equity Fund grants

Sept. 1: Campus update: A time to focus on health

Aug. 31: Campus update: Let's learn!

Aug. 28: Campus update: Your Monday checklist

Aug. 28: Statement from SGA

Aug. 26: Campus update: Before you come to campus

Aug. 24: Campus update: Important news about campus plans

Aug. 21: A great fall semester is up to you

Aug. 19: Campus update: Take the anti-COVID campus tour!

Aug. 18: Campus update: Parking, opening convo and more!

Aug. 14: Campus update: Return to Campus Q&A

Aug. 7: Campus update: Important info to read before coming to campus

Aug. 4: Campus update: Testing plans, Q&A and welcoming an new pastor!

July 31: Campus update: Clinic news, virtual appointments...

July 28: Campus update: New scholarships, fall classes...

July 24: Campus update: Safe dining, move-out, postponed graduation...

July 23: Dr. Wes Brooks addresses options for distance learning this fall

July 21: Campus update: Health clinic open Aug. 31, social distancing on campus, open registration

July 17: Campus update: Moving in, Dr. Dara Wegman-Geedey and Dr. Emily Landon '99 discuss COVID-19

July 14: Campus update: Academic calendar changes, Racial Justice and Social Change: Miea Walker

July 10: Campus update: Academic calendar

July 10: President Bahls message to international students

June 30: Campus update: Distance learning survey, 'The Defamation Experience,' DiversiTEA: Affirming My Identity...

June 26: President Bahls: What to expect this fall

June 26: Campus update: Res Life changes for fall, Tredway Library new website...

June 23: Campus update: Health clinic opening Aug. 31, Augie's first water polo coach, #RIResilience...

June 19: Campus update: Juneteenth, Midsummer livestream, Campus Conversation with Dr. Drick Boyd...

June 17: Campus update: Grad school advice, Campus Conversation with Dr. Jason Williams...

June 16: Dr. Wes Brooks addresses returning to campus this fall

June 12: Campus update: QC Career Fair, safely opening campus this fall, Bookstore open...

June 9: Campus update: Racial justice plan, Fresh Films interns, SI snapshots...

June 4: Campus update: Artwork for kinesiology labs, Augie Strong, The Face Shield Project...

June 2: Campus update: Black Lives Matter, Augie Choice, President Bahls extended contract...

May 28: Campus update: Campus health clinic, President Bahls on LoM, Pastor Priggie retirement...

May 22: Campus update: CARES Act grants, May 23 "virtual graduation"...

May 21: CARES Act Emergency Grants frequently asked questions

May 20: Campus update: Augie Abroad Photo Contest, cap and gowns, "More Than I Imagined"...

May 18: Campus update: Virtual graduation, Augie Choice summer internships, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month...

May 15: Campus update: Construction tour, Faces of Resilience, library book returns

May 13: Campus update: Parking permits, study away deadline extended, Dance Marathon applications...

May 11: Campus update: Linguistics minor, Campus Rec virtual classes, Class of 2020 shirts...

May 8: Campus update: Playwrights Festival, public health majors now, self-service registration...

May 7: Plans for returning to campus this fall

May 6: Campus update: Lotería Night, Dance Marathon and Homecoming Committee Chair applications...

May 4: Information for seniors

May 4: Campus update: IDEA evaluations, Bookstore rental returns, Academic Standing Policy...

May 1: Campus update: Senior honors, Faces of Resilience, Bookstore Student Appreciation Sale...

April 30: Campus update: Music and poetry, Homecoming Committee Chair applications, virtual fitness classes...

April 29: Campus update: Still hiring, Hogwarts Virtual Escape Room, Virtual Scavenger Hunt...

April 28: Campus update: Top interviewing strategies, Pass The Music, move-out information...

April 27: Message to students and families about fall plans

April 27: Information about residence hall and TLA move-out

April 27: Campus update: Fall plans, virtual Take Back the Night, Mission Control...

April 24: Campus update: Student refund checks, Augustana Observer podcast, Illinois stay-at-home order extension...

April 23: Campus update: Virtual lecture, SGA senate applications, virtual baby item drive...

April 22: Campus update: Solar panels coming to campus, wearing masks, housing info...

April 21: Campus update: Awards season, Relay for Life, budget requests...

April 20: Campus update: Senior Art Exhibition, housing, fall semester on-campus jobs...

April 17: Campus update: LoM podcast, FAQ Friday, important registrar reminders...

April 16: Campus update: Diversity Month, Lights on 2020, well-being labs... 

April 15: Campus update: Outreach Team, Keep learning, serendipity...

April 14: Campus update: Graduation, housing, summer classes...

April 9: Campus update: Viking Connections, presentation party, registration tips...

April 8: Campus update: Registration, OSL Fridays and Wednesday Chapel... 

April 7: Campus update: P/NC policy, water polo, counseling info... ​​​​​​​

April 6: Campus update: Blogustana, refunds and credits, OSL...

April 3: Campus update: Registrar's virtual office hours...

April 2: Campus update: Women' wrestling and Family Fun Packets...

April 1: Campus update: Virtual Wednesday Chapel... 

March 31: Campus update: Last Lecture and Senior Toast, Registration dates and policies...

March 30: Statement regarding COVID-19

March 30: Campus update: Blogustana, Viking Connections...

March 28: ITS status update and resources

March 27: The importance of social distancing

March 26: Campus update: Message to high school seniors, major declaration, advising...

March 25: Academic support during distance learning

March 25: Campus update: More Than I Imagined, MS Speech-Language Pathology, library resources, credits and refunds...

March 24: Campus update: Housing and refunds, important student resources...

March 23: Campus update: Housing...

March 20: Housing update due to Illinois order

March 20: Credit policy for room and board charges

March 20: Campus update

March 19: Housing, move-out and checkout update

March 19: Campus update: Counseling Services, The Shrink Space...

March 18: All classes moving to distance learning

March 18: Important information on the shift to distance learning

March 18: Campus update: Career development...

March 17: Campus update: Athletic facilities...

March 16: Campus update: Deadlines, internship requirement changes FAQ, dining...

March 13: Spring break to begin one week early

March 13: Information about courses in the weeks ahead

March 13: Information about campus housing and meals

March 13: Suspension of athletics

March 13: Guidelines on internships over break

March 13: Services from CORE and Career Development

March 13: Updates from the Office of Student Life, Public Safety, Campus Recreation and Campus Ministries

March 12: Guidance on travel and safety

March 11: Campus task force; update on Quad Cities

March 10: Guidance and steps the college is taking

March 5: Changes in travel policy

March 4: Cancellation of programs in China, South Korea and Japan

March 2: Update on monitoring of the coronavirus

Feb. 27: Information about the COVID-19 virus

Feb. 5: Monitoring a new coronavirus