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Hospitality and tourism industry down, but not out, says ĢƵprofessor

When restrictions to traveling and dining are lifted, ĢƵassistant professor Angela Sebby believes the hospitality and tourism industry will 'come back stronger than before.'  

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Campus mail delivery changes to take effect April 1

Because of a reduction in the number of faculty and staff who are working on campus as ĢƵ implements stricter measures designed to help limit the spread of COVID-19, on-campus delivery of mail will be suspended for the month of April.  

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ĢƵadopts optional satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading system for spring semester

Undergraduate students at ĢƵ will have the option to request that they receive grades of “satisfactory” or “unsatisfactory” for their 2020 spring semester classes, which have been disrupted by the global COVID-19 pandemic and moved online or to another alternative form of course delivery.  

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Faculty, students with Chinese ties bring much-needed surgical masks to area

A chat room conversation between colleagues at ĢƵ with ties to China led to fast action that is putting surgical masks into the hands of front-line health workers in the region's smaller care facilities.  

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It's Spring at ĢƵand We Miss You!

Flowers are blooming on campus and spring is beginning to show itself on campus, but it isn't the same without our students. We want to thank everyone for their patience and support during these uncertain times and we can't wait to have you back on campus!  

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Students, faculty, staff urged to participate in 2020 census

ĢƵ Chancellor Kelli R. Brown is reminding students, faculty and staff to not lose sight of the 2020 census, a vital once-a-decade national population count that may be overshadowed by the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic.  

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Biology professor Mack Powell discusses finding a COVID-19 vaccine

As a professor in ĢƵ’s Department of Biology who specializes in immunology and infectious diseases, Mack Powell finds the COVID-19 pandemic particularly interesting.  

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Biology Professor Mack Powell Discusses Finding a COVID-19 Vaccine

As a professor in ĢƵ’s Department of Biology who specializes in immunology and infectious diseases, Mack Powell finds the COVID-19 pandemic particularly interesting. The virus has rapidly spread across the world, shutting down many countries along the way, while killing thousands in the process.  

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Outdoor recreation guidance during the pandemic

Faculty members in the Parks and Recreation Management Program at ĢƵ, ranked the top outdoor adventure college by Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine, are urging caution for those seeking time outside as a respite from indoor isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.