Learning From Home Amid COVID-19
Although every student will have a unique transition to learning at home, one thing is clear: this is uncharted territory
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Wellbeing Services Virtualize to Address COVID-19 Mental Health Fallout
As the COVID-19 outbreak becomes more widespread, fear and anxieties increase
Students Serve Winston-Salem Community As Virtual Tutors
Now, across the country, students are working to embrace the university’s motto of pro humanitate through the virtual world
Tokyo Olympics Postponed to 2021
Though the Olympics have been postponed to 2021, it is unknown exactly when they will take place, which may render American athletes unable to participate
First On-Campus COVID-19 Case Confirmed
Since then, other students living off campus have also tested positive for COVID-19
University Offers Pass/Fail Option To Students Following Campus Wide Petition
On Sunday March 22, Dean Michele Gillespie announced that the college would be offering a Spring 2020 Only Pass/Fail option to undergraduate students.
NCAA Works To Find Path Forward
The most immediate impact of the coronavirus was the cancellation of winter and spring championships.
Realities of Remote Learning Made Clearer
University enlightens students about the details of remote learning as students begin to prepare for their first online classes
Former Assistant Basketball Coach Sentencing Delayed
Jones resigned from his position in the university’s basketball program on April 13, 2018, after being placed on leave in early August 2018.
Student Tests Positive For COVID-19 After Attending Choir Trip To London
The Concert Choir Tour Ensemble trip was attended by 26 students, the choir director and a piano player, and included three concerts and a workshop with composer Ben Parry.
“I Didn’t Even Get To Say Goodbye:” Seniors’ Spring Semester Comes To A Halt
Now the senior class is waiting for answers about whether classes will return to an in-person format this semester and about graduation.
Campus Continues Limited Operations Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
As the situation surrounding the novel coronavirus changes, the university continues to take precautions to protect community members.
Summer Session I Study Abroad Programs Cancelled
The decision to cancel these programs comes in light of new guidelines published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about how to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
RUF Online Sessions Provide Beacon Of Hope For Many
The first virtual large group, which was held on Tuesday, March 17, was a success.
Law School Moves To Remote Coursework For Rest Of Semester
Online classes will be held through WebEx meetings or pre-recorded videos accompanied by assignments and exercises, depending on the preference of each professor.
NBA Spurs Other Leagues Into Cancellation
At 8:40 p.m., news broke that the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder game was postponed.
Campus Events Cancelled, Postponed or Virtualized
All event restrictions are intended to be effective through at least April 15, at which time more information will have been or will be communicated by the university.
Recognizing Privilege In A Pandemic
Above, a microbiologist tests for for COVID-19
RAs Will Not Receive Pay During Remote Learning
On Friday, RAs were informed that they would not receive pay for the duration of remote learning unless they were approved to stay on campus.
International Students Provided Limited Options With Remote Learning
For these members of the university community, staying in their residence halls is the safest option both in terms of staying healthy and avoiding any issues with their status as visa-holders.
ACC Tournament Cut Short Amid COVID-19 Concerns
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
Study Abroad Programs, Wake Washington and Wake West Suspended
On March 12, the university suspended all university-sponsored study abroad programs and the Wake Washington program.
Advising And Registration To Continue During Remote Learning
The Office of the University Registrar informed students of changes to the academic advising and registration processes for the Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 semesters in an email on Friday, March 13.
Moving Forward: A Note To Our Readers
Although we didn’t know it then, last week’s edition of the Old Gold & Black might be the final issue of the spring semester.
University Cancels Classes In Response To Coronavirus
In response to the global coronavirus outbreak, Wake Forest announced in an email Wednesday evening that all courses will be moved to online instruction beginning March 23.