Drexel and other universities are having virtual commencement ceremonies due to the coronavirus. We take a look at what that means for the Class of 2020.
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Drexel Update: Drexel United
Earlier last week, Tammy Callanan facilitated a conversation around a plan of action for Drexel students in response to the National Guard being housed on campus. The conversation turned into a group of student leaders called “Drexel United” who are working towards change.
Here is the link to the document the group crafted and sent to administration: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1LzAn3yG59qVtfWlcRkK0BlC7XkKyZ-IU1wyqBspvjGk/mobilebasic
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COVID-Story: Perspective from a Professor
Professor Ron Bishop shares his perspective about teaching in quarantine and what he is prioritizing when it comes to his lesson plans and his family.
Inside Look: George Floyd
Here are some ways you can help:
Petitions:
https://blacklivesmatter.com/defundthepolice/
https://act.colorofchange.org/sign/justiceforfloyd_george_floyd_minneapolis
Donate:
https://www.phillybailfund.org/
https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home
https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd
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Drexel Update: Pass/Fail System
Dr. Horvat from the Provost’s Office talks to us about the Pass/Fail System. Drexel has decided to offer the option to take courses pass/fail for the Summer Term as well. The deadline to opt-in to the system is Friday, June 5th.
For more information visit: https://drexel.edu/provost/
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Drexel Update: Student Body President Elect
Incoming Student Body President, Tim Hanlon, talks to us about his plans for his term.
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COVID-StorIES: Spring Student Athlete
Chloe Tramontano and the rest of the Cru team’s season got cancelled due to COVID-19. Chloe talks to us about how she is staying in shape and positive through these trying times.
Inside Look: Return to Campus
Several universities have started to roll out plans for Fall 2020. President Fry and the Fall 2020 COVID-19 Task Force are going to convene in early June to discuss how Drexel will operate come September.
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Drexel Update: Therapy Dogs
Drexel’s Therapy Dogs are still hard at work amid the pandemic. Their owner and handler, Janine Erato, has been continuing programming and training with the dogs.
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COVID-Stories: Gabby Remo
Gabby Remo had a health scare, loss of housing, and postponement of co-op all at once. She talked to us about how she is staying positive during these unprecedented times.
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