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

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 Apr 2021

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.


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

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 Apr 2021

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.


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

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 Apr 2021

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 Apr 2021

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 Apr 2021

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.


Coronavirus Update 3-30-2021, The Coronavirus Planning Team Mar 2021

Coronavirus Update 3-30-2021, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

Even with our shortened Holy Week, we are still requiring testing for all undergraduate students. Similarly, we want to encourage all students to sign up to get a vaccine once you become eligible on April 1.


Coronavirus Update 3-26-2021, The Coronavirus Planning Team Mar 2021

Coronavirus Update 3-26-2021, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

Remember to Upload Your Vaccination Information --Waiting List for SHU Mega Site for Employees --Weekend Fun --SHU Shares --Active Cases.


Coronavirus Update 3-23-2021, The Coronavirus Planning Team Mar 2021

Coronavirus Update 3-23-2021, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

We need to remind students, faculty and staff yet again that you must stay home or in your dorm room if you have ANY symptoms that are listed on the CampusClear app.


Coronavirus Update 3-19-2021, The Coronavirus Planning Team Mar 2021

Coronavirus Update 3-19-2021, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

Student Vaccination Poll --Weekend Fun --Enjoy the Event Tent in the Chapel Quad.


Coronavirus Update 3-16-2021, The Coronavirus Planning Team Mar 2021

Coronavirus Update 3-16-2021, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

We have good news to share for those of you who have been asking to have your parents attend your sporting events.


Coronavirus Update 3-12-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team Mar 2021

Coronavirus Update 3-12-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

We continue to have good news to share, starting with SHU football!


Coronavirus Update 3-9-21--Parent Attendance At Sporting Events, The Coronavirus Planning Team Mar 2021

Coronavirus Update 3-9-21--Parent Attendance At Sporting Events, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

Desire to allow parents to attend sporting events --SHU’s vaccination site.


Coronavirus Update 3-8-21: Shu's Vaccination Site Is Open For Appointments, The Coronavirus Planning Team Mar 2021

Coronavirus Update 3-8-21: Shu's Vaccination Site Is Open For Appointments, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

Hartford Healthcare has revised its plans to use the SHU mass vaccination site at West Campus as a targeted site. Instead it is a general site that is open to everyone who is eligible to be vaccinated.


Correction To Today's Coronavirus Update (03-05-2021), The Coronavirus Planning Team Mar 2021

Correction To Today's Coronavirus Update (03-05-2021), The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

The good news is that there is a great deal of interest in volunteering for the MRC and working at vaccination sites. The bad news is that we inadvertently left in a subhead that indicated volunteers would be administering vaccinations. This is NOT the case.


Coronavirus Update 3-05-2021, The Coronavirus Planning Team Mar 2021

Coronavirus Update 3-05-2021, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

A lot of good news to share, including some fun social activities for students over the weekend.


Coronavirus Update 2-26-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team Feb 2021

Coronavirus Update 2-26-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

Pioneer Event Tent and Pioneer Pavilion Coming Soon! --Commencement 2021 --Commencement 2020.


Coronavirus Update 2-23-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team Feb 2021

Coronavirus Update 2-23-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

Students can expect to have a full SHU experience in the fall—both inside and outside the classroom. It is important to note that all our plans will continue to follow guidelines from state and national leaders and health officials and the CDC, but the current projections from all these sources indicate that we will be able to have on ground classes in the fall. We will continue to update you on this as plans progress.


Coronavirus Update 2-19-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team Feb 2021

Coronavirus Update 2-19-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

There is plenty of fun to be had this weekend—and lots of sunshine expected before our next snowstorm on Monday.


Coronavirus Update 2-16-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team Feb 2021

Coronavirus Update 2-16-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

Today’s dashboard shows 73 active cases. There are 33 students with current active cases isolating on campus.


Memorial Service Thank You, John J. Petillo Feb 2021

Memorial Service Thank You, John J. Petillo

University Briefings & Virtual Events

Today was both a moving and heartbreaking day at Sacred Heart as we honored those in the state who have been lost to COVID-19, along with those connected to members of our community, by reading their names. One of the University’s core values is to recognize the worth and dignity of every human being, and that is what we did today by putting names—and in some cases, faces—to the more than 7,000 people in this state who have already succumbed to this deadly disease.

Recording of the Covid-19 Memorial Service: https://youtu.be/_u6UdISOyw0


Coronavirus Update 2-12-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team Feb 2021

Coronavirus Update 2-12-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

Sacred Heart will recognize the victims of COVID-19 in a memorial service on Monday.


Join Us Virtually This Spring, Edgerton Center For The Performing Arts Feb 2021

Join Us Virtually This Spring, Edgerton Center For The Performing Arts

University Briefings & Virtual Events

Welcome to our Spring 2021 season. As we all do our part to reduce the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Edgerton Center, in conjunction with the Performing Arts, will not produce performances for attendance by the general public at this time. We are excited to share some beautiful and safely produced content made available to you via livestream or broadcast.


Coronavirus Update 2-9-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team Feb 2021

Coronavirus Update 2-9-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

Student Activities has lined up a number of fun and informational activities for you this week --Updated Frequently Asked Questions --Campus Clear --Contact Tracing Update --Importance of Avoiding Gatherings --Vaccines for Those 65 and Older --Spring Sports.


Coronavirus Update 1-29-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team Jan 2021

Coronavirus Update 1-29-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

Today’s dashboard, which was updated yesterday, shows 11 active cases. We will go back to updating the dashboard Monday-Friday next week.


Coronavirus Update 1-26-2021, The Coronavirus Planning Team Jan 2021

Coronavirus Update 1-26-2021, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

Many of you moved back to campus yesterday and today, and the rest will be coming soon. Welcome! We are so happy to have you back, and we are looking forward to a great spring semester.


Coronavirus Update 1-22-21, Sacred Heart University Jan 2021

Coronavirus Update 1-22-21, Sacred Heart University

University Briefings & Virtual Events

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Coronavirus Update 1-19-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team Jan 2021

Coronavirus Update 1-19-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

We are continuing to gear up for Phase 1B of the vaccine, which will impact on-ground faculty and staff who have regular contact with students.