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Coronavirus Update 6-18-2021, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

Given the current state of the virus, and the widespread availability of the vaccine, state and federal public health officials continue to strongly recommend the vaccine but are not requiring it. As a result, the University will follow suit by strongly encouraging, but not mandating, the vaccine for all on campus in the fall.

Coronavirus Update 6-04-2021, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

We are continuing our planning for a fully on-ground fall semester. Unfortunately, our student vaccination numbers for COVID-19 are much lower than we hoped. If this continues to be the case, we will need to have stricter policies than we envisioned.

Return To 100% Capacity/Mask Protocol, Robert Hardy

University Briefings & Virtual Events

In an effort to get back to some sense of normalcy and to begin the important task of preparing for the upcoming fall semester, we have decided to require all faculty and staff to return to campus 100% on-ground by July 6.

Coronavirus Update 5-18-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

As promised, we have re-evaluated our COVID protocols based on the recently released CDC and Connecticut state guidance effective tomorrow. Beginning tomorrow, masks will no longer need to be worn on campus when outside. However, we are asking that everyone remain masked at our commencement exercises happening through this weekend, except when they are at their seats.

Coronavirus Update 5/14/2021: Congratulations On A Great Year, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

We want to take a moment to congratulate the entire SHU community for an outstanding year keeping us on-ground.

Spectrum, Senior Edition 2021, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Dear Class of 2021 / Dr. Petillo -- One Journey Ends, Another Begins / Dan Gardella. editor in chief -- Editorials: Shannon Szefinski, Citlalli Godinez, Mackenzie Maher, Elizabeth Kalfayan, Jackie O'Rourke, Mikenzie Carbone, Joe Sciancalopore, Asia McCray, Rieanna Flores, Danielle Davanzo, Jonathan Soriano, Prof. Joanne Kabak.

Coronavirus Update 5/11/2021: Raffle Winners Announced, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

Yesterday, Dr. Petillo drew the names for the winners of our first vaccination raffle.

Coronavirus Update 5/7/2021: Additional Raffle Added, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

Undergraduates who have had two shots of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or one shot of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will need to load their vaccination cards to their student health portal over this weekend to be eligible.

Spectrum, Volume 46, Issue 11, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: COVID-19 Cases Spike in India -- "Skate With Heart" Scholarship -- CVS Glitch Causes 318 New York Residents to Be Vaccinated in Connecticut -- Finals Week... Two Weeks Later -- Summer Break Plans -- Bridgeport Rescue Mission -- IDEA Lab Week -- Audrey's Corner: Appreciating Kindness through Graphic Design -- The Academic Awards Fashion Report -- Falcon and the Winter Soldier -- SET Presents Derrick Knopsnyder -- Football Season Recap -- Cheer Team Becomes Two-Time National Champions -- Editorials: Theo Haubrich, Mia Sansanelli

Coronavirus Update 5-4-2021, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

We want to remind you to upload your vaccination card once you have been fully vaccinated.

Commencement 2021, Sacred Heart University

Commencement Programs

Program for the Graduate and Undergraduate ceremonies held May 19-22, 2021.

Thinking Of And Praying For The Population In India, John J. Petillo

University Briefings & Virtual Events

Today I want to reach out to the Indian members of our community.

Coronavirus Update 4-30-2021, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

New CDC guidelines say that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks outdoors unless they are in a large crowd of people.

Spectrum, Volume 46, Issue 10, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Reopening of Sacred Heart University’s Discovery Science Center and Planetarium -- FedEx Shooter and Gun Control -- Lifting COVID-19 Restrictions -- Registering for Fall 2021 -- Not in Kansas Anymore Colloquium -- Best Buddies Friendship Walk

Coronavirus Update 4-27-2021, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

Today, we just have a couple of reminders. We want to remind students and employees to please upload vaccination information to the student health portal or the through the HR questionnaire (for employees). This allows us to determine how close we are to herd immunity and will impact our decision-making regarding COVID protocols for the remainder of this semester and the fall.

Coronavirus Update 4-23-2021, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

Today’s topic is vaccination. Our second SHU-dedicated vaccination clinic is Sunday and there are plenty of appointments available. The clinic is open to everyone in the SHU community.

Spectrum, Volume 46, Issue 9, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Sacred Heart to Dedicate Multiple Days at Vaccine Clinic for Undergraduate Students -- Biden Requests $1.5 Trillion Budget -- LG Energy and SK Innovation -- On-Campus Housing Selection -- Academic Mentoring Program -- Sacred Heart’s Theatre Arts Program Presents “Once”

Coronavirus Update 4-20-2021, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

We are pleased to share that we are now opening our dedicated vaccine clinics on Thursday and Sunday to all students, including graduate students, and to faculty and staff. These Pfizer clinics give you the opportunity to conveniently be vaccinated where you attend classes or work.

Coronavirus Update 4-16-2021, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

We heard you when you told us through our recent survey that you wanted to be vaccinated on campus. We have worked with the state to receive a supply of the vaccines dedicated to undergraduate students.

Spectrum, Volume 46, Issue 8, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: SHU Receives $1.4 Million for STEM Scholarship Program -- SHU Working to Vaccinate Students -- What Are Students Doing in the Warm Weather? -- Changes to Welch College of Business -- Campus Life Leadership Awards

Coronavirus Update 4-13-2021, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

We have some good news for you. Since our COVID numbers have continued to be stable following the long Easter weekend, we are going to loosen some of our campus restrictions over these final weeks of the semester.

Coronavirus Update 4-9-2021, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

As we prepare to assist students with getting vaccinated before the end of the semester, we once again have a brief survey for you to fill out --JP's temporarily closed --Weekend fun --Active cases.

Coronavirus Update 4-9-2021, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

We are preparing to assist students with getting vaccinated before the end of the semester --JP's Temporarily Closed --Weekend Fun --SHU Football Watch Party is Cancelled --Active Cases.

Coronavirus Update 4-6-2021, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

SHU students can get vaccinated in Connecticut even if they live in another state --Please Answer the Phone if the Area Code is 720 or 949 --SHU Football Watch Party! --Today’s dashboard shows 30 active cases.

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Department Of Catholic Studies Newsletter, Spring 2021, Michelle Loris

Catholic Studies Newsletter

Highlights: From the Chair --Meet the faculty: Charles (Charlie Gillespie, Ph.D., Jillian Plummer, Ph.D., Emily Bryan, Ph.D., Chelsea King, Ph.D. --Department scholarship: Publications and conference presentations.

Sacred Heart University Magazine, Volume 2, Issue 2, Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart University Magazine

Contents: Forward: Crating Inclusivity --SHU Goes Pro --Turning Zs To Ws. Leading: Restoring the "Crown Jewel" of Downtown Fairfield --Campus in the clouds --The Trace Race. The Day After Tomorrow: Representational Opportunity --The Conversation We're Not Having --The Way We (Might) Live Now. Where Language Is No Barrier. Something Old, Something New. Spirit: SHU and 42 --The Power of Opportunity --Remembering Don Feeley. From The Archive.

Enginews, Spring 2021, School Of Computer Science & Engineering

News, Magazines and Reports

In this issue:

First graduating cohort in Computer Engineering • SHU Drone project with Prof. Ahmed Abdelaziz • Ground robots research project • IDEA Lab Week • Recent Publications and Press Releases.

Spectrum, Volume 46, Issue 7, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Business Students Take Top Three Places in CT at Microsoft Championship -- SHU Obtaining Vaccines for Students -- Anti-Asian Attacks in Atlanta -- Netflix Cracks Down On Password Sharing -- Another COVID Holiday -- Sharing is Caring -- She Means Business