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Time To Reflect On What Really Matters, Brandon Sweeney

Community Reflections

While the world took a loss from this virus it gave me time to reflect on what really matters. I am grateful for all the blessings in my life. Every day I will not take for granted because you never know what can happen in the next.

Class assignment, Professor Marino, HI-102, Western Civilization.

Long Months Of Loneliness And Mental Instability, Anonymous

Community Reflections

I went from hanging out with my friends every day to being completely isolated. Watching my family struggle more and more with finances because my father was out of work was devastating. I ended up meeting with a therapist over zoom to find some positivity and hope in my life. After a few sessions I started becoming more hopeful.

Primary Source Reflection 1: Covid-19 Pandemic Personal Experience, James Sullivan

Community Reflections

Class assignment for HI-102C, Western Civilization Since 1500, Professor Kelly Marino.

My paper reflects on my time during the COVID-19 pandemic. I told my personal experiences and moments that I have been through. From March to September. I also related how the COVID-19 pandemic relates to The Bubonic Plague.

My Heart Sank A Little More, Anonymous

Community Reflections

I'm glad I get to share the hardships I went through during quarantine and I can talk about the impact COVID19 had on me and my family.

My Life Has Changed Right Before My Eyes, Jonathan Anonymous

Community Reflections

COVID-19, I would say, has gone from putting my life on hold, to through a rollercoaster ride, and now to what we all know to be the new “norm.”

Friday The 13th Of March Was The Last School Day Of My Senior Year., Anonymous

Community Reflections

The Coronavirus pandemic has affected every single person on this planet. Ever since the virus hit the U.S. our way of life has changed and hasn’t gone back to normal. Not only has every single person been affected by the pandemic, but almost every aspect of living has been changed.

Primary Source Reflection One: Covid Reflection, Anonymous

Community Reflections

Class assignment for Western Civilization.

The world is truly a remarkably interesting place to live in and I have witnessed incredible changes during the Covid-19 worldwide pandemic.

More Conscious Of The Things That I Value, Anonymous

Community Reflections

This document is a response to the question, "what would you like future generations to understand about what life was like during a pandemic?". My response talks about my personal experience with Covid-19 and how it has changed my life.

Quarantining At Home, Anonymous

Community Reflections

What it was like quarantining at home and how it felt living through the pandemic.

The Gloominess Didn’T Control Me, Vincent Bassolino

Community Reflections

What my Covid-19 experience was like for me and people living around me.

Class assignment, Western Civilization, Professor Marino.

Isolation And Quarantine, Anonymous

Community Reflections

My Covid experience talks about the day we were moved out to the present.

As Soon As This Is All Over, I Am Going Back To Paris, Anonymous

Community Reflections

My plans for 2020 were much different from how it actually played out. I had plans to study abroad, turn 21, and start my senior year of college. I never expected a worldwide pandemic to ruin it all.

This Pandemic Drastically Affected My Life, David Creo

Community Reflections

Class assignment for Western Civilization, Professor Marino.

The coronavirus entered the United States and started to rapidly spread, forcing my high school to indefinitely suspend and eventually cancel my whole senior year and all activities included, which would totally ruin my whole year, and the worst part was that this was completely unexpected.

Primary Source Reflection 1: Covid-19 Pandemic Personal Experience, Kaitlyn Anonymous

Community Reflections

Class assignment HI 102 Western Civilization: Since 1500.

My document incapsulates my personal experience of first learning about the pandemic, and contracting COVID.

This Virus Is Not Going Away, Anonymous

Community Reflections

Living during the COVID-19 pandemic was nothing short of infuriating. If there is anything I have learned about America, it is that some people are extremely selfish.

My Life Experience During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Melissa Blanco

Community Reflections

My content explains what my life was like during the last seven months of the Covid-19 pandemic and how it affected my life both positively and negatively. It also explains what it was like when I graduated from High School and how I want the future generations to remember the Class of 2020.

Class assignment, Western Civilization (Dr. Marino).

Quarantining At Home, Anonymous

Community Reflections

My family had multiple positive cases (of Covid-19). Luckily no one had died or been greatly harmed from it. Within my own household we had made memories that will last a lifetime.

Spectrum, September 23, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights: Sacred Heart launches new Multicultural Center --The future of America --Campus life during a pandemic --Students banned from campus --Let the band play on --Take a deep breath --Arts & Entertainment: The show must go on; Kancelled With the Kardashians --Sports: Julius Chestnut named preseason All-American; Hockey delays start of season --Editorial: Welcome to Audrey's Corner; Living on campus during a pandemic.

Beyond The Fear, Loneliness, And Confusion, There Was Hope And Unity, Anonymous

Community Reflections

Beyond the fear, loneliness, and confusion, there was hope, unity within people, and a time to take a break from all that was happening in life and just reflect.

Life During Covid, Anonymous

Community Reflections

Explains what life was like during the COVID 19 pandemic. This was an assignment for Western Civilization.

Will I Ever Have A Normal College Experience?, Mia Anonymous

Community Reflections

During a time of stress, sadness, and panic. Covid started my senior year of high school and still leading into college. Will life go back to normal?

The Class Of 2020, Anonymous

Community Reflections

The class of 2020 will go down in history as one of the most unique graduating classes in history.

Coronavirus Personal Experience, Anonymous

Community Reflections

The document explains how I felt and what I experienced during the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anything Can Happen Within A Blink Of An Eye, Anonymous

Community Reflections

This reflects my experience during Covid-19 because it compromised my senior year of high school. Class assignment for Professor Marino, Western Civilization.

A Time To Remember, Anonymous

Community Reflections

COVID has truly been a time to remember. Six months ago, on March 13th the whole world changed. Experiencing a global pandemic first hand has been an experience I will never forget.

Coronavirus Update 8/21/20, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

Opening-of-School Activities --Learning What NOT to Do --More on Masks --Faculty --Testing/Contact Information --Study Areas for Commuters --Daily Health Symptom Survey --We're Here to Answer Your Questions.

Coronavirus Update 8-7-2020, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

We have updates for you, including the latest guidance from the State of CT regarding visitors from high-risk states, an important change to the University calendar and updates on required testing for students.

Contemplation For Educators: Theoretical, Ethical, And Practical Dimensions Drawn From The Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Joseph Polizzi, Darcy Ronan

Education Faculty Publications

Catholic colleges and universities educate thousands of teachers and school administrators every year to be at the forefront of teaching and leading. The mission and vision of Catholic colleges and universities is unique in higher education while sending their graduates forth into every sector of the wider world. We explore the contribution of the Catholic intellectual tradition (CIT) for colleges of education at Catholic colleges and universities. In this particular piece, we mine the tradition's emphasis on contemplation to cultivate and inform a practice of reflection for aspiring educators.

Take A Deep Breath, Edward Stewart

Community Reflections

Email sent by Fr. Ed Stewart on his departure from SHU: Early on in the pandemic, Father Tony asked Campus Ministry and Volunteer Programs staff to come up with a way of reaching out to the wider SHU community during our dispersal. With that, the daily Take A Deep Breath reflections were born.

Return To Work Guidelines, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

"Return to Work" employee transition timeline, guidelines and requirements.