COVID-19 Policies and Communications

Dear Bereans,

This is the update for Thursday, April 2, 2020.

Something to share from Aaron Beale for Student Crafts

Yesterday, Deloris Reed of Student Crafts was contacted by an alumna named Dixie Shugars (I mean the name is good enough to share on its own!).  Ms. Shugars (originally from Casey County, now living in Maui) is in her 90’s and contacted Calvin Gross to inquire about a book she remembered that documented Berea’s early history (Deloris thought it was called Berea College: The First 50 Years , which likely refers either to the Elizabeth Peck history of our first 100 years, or the subsequent version by Peck and Emily Ann Smith covering our first 125 years.)  Anyway, Calvin figured out what she was looking for and had several copies one of which he mailed to her at no charge.  This absolutely meant the world to Ms. Shugars and is another great example of someone in our community going above and beyond in the present moment.

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Dear Bereans,

This is the update for Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

An announcement from Madison County Public Health

We have 4 new cases in the county for a total of 12 now, 5 hospitalized and 7 recovering at home.  Further information is never provided.

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Dear Bereans,

This is the update for Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

An announcement from the Labor Program

March 31^st of this year would have been the 99^th year of holding Labor Day celebrations at Berea College. Unfortunately, our plans had to be canceled due to the pandemic. And while we cannot physically celebrate together, the Labor Program wanted you to know that today especially of all days, we appreciate everyone’s commitment, students, staff and faculty to the good work that propels this special mission onward.

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Dear Bereans,

This is the update for Monday, March 30, 2020.

First, a message of thanks…

Many Americans have continued to work and to serve throughout this crisis, even though doing so exposes them to greater risk.  We need to thanks all of these folks from the bottom of our hearts, the people on the medical front lines, the dedicated staff and Berea and elsewhere working to keep our spaces as clean and contagion-free as possible, the people who work in grocery stores, our Farm Store, and pharmacies so that we continue to have access to needed food and medicine, the truck drivers without whom there would be nothing on the shelves at this point, law enforcement and other responders, the farmers at Berea and elsewhere who have continued to grow food, other workers in plants and factories making other necessary items, and the list goes on and on.

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Dear Bereans,

This is the update for Saturday, March 28, 2020.

First, a little humor…

Many churches are holding their services virtually at this point, following the guidance, in Kentucky at least, of our Governor.   This is a good thing, of course, but streaming platforms have many features, which can trip up the unwary as happened to the priest in this clip.

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Dear Bereans,

This is the update for Friday, March 27, 2020.

“Thy Chimes Will Ring for Me Each Day”

Following the urging of Governor Beshear, the Phelps Stokes Chapel chimes will ring at 10:00 am each day.  Many thanks to Dr. Javier Clavere for dealing with the necessary programming.

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Dear Bereans,

This is the update for Thursday, March 26, 2020.

An announcement from the Finance Office

The refund checks many of you were awaiting were processed yesterday.

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Dear Bereans,

This is the update for Wednesday, March 25, 2020.  Lots of announcements today as we continue to adjust to new guidance coming in.

An announcement from the NCAA

First year women’s basketball play Aaliyah Hampton has been named the NATIONAL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR by D3Hoops.  This is an amazing honor for Aaliyah, who was also the Player of the Year in our athletic conference, the USA South.  Congratulations, Aaliyah!!! 

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Dear Bereans,

This is the update for Tuesday, March 24, 2020.

Social distancing

Yesterday I mentioned my appreciation for Governor Beshear, and he said something in his daily press briefing yesterday that seemed worth passing along, “Social distancing does not mean social isolation.”  His point, of course, being that isolation is not good for any of us, so we should continue to communicate with our friends and family via social media and in-person if that’s possible.  He also stressed, regarding those in-person interactions, that we respect the advice of the CDC to maintain that six foot distance of separation.

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Dear Bereans,

This is the update for Monday, March 23, 2020.

Announcement from College Square

In response to the Governor’s order from yesterday, we will be closing all retail operations, including the Loghouse, the College Store and Printing Services.  The latter will continue to serve College needs.

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