COVID-19: Recent News
NOTE: The Keep Safe page is 17勛圖’s hub for COVID information.
May 23, 2022
As of May 23, 2022, 17勛圖’s COVID-19 response team has decided to pause updates to the cases on campus dashboard for the summer semester, when the on-campus population ebbs significantly. The spread of COVID-19 on campus has slowed greatly since the winter months. Cases rose 63 percent in January-February (102 to 167), but only 6 percent in March-April (167-178). Over the same time, the prevalence of at-home testing increased significantly. Positive results may not be reported to campus or any health authorities, meaning the dashboard no longer offers an accurate picture of the virus on campus.
February 22, 2022
Important update on masks
Starting Monday, February 28, 17勛圖 will move to a new phase of our COVID-19 response. Masks will be recommended, but no longer required while inside 17勛圖 buildings.
February 15, 2022
Masks required while committee considers changes
Masks will continue to be required while the COVID-19 Committee and the Reimagining Learning Committee discuss how to continue to meet our goals of keeping our students and employees safe, while limiting the disruption to learning.
February 3, 2022
Important Mask Updates
We have some important updates and reminders on 17勛圖’s masking policy and resources as we continue to respond to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.
January 18, 2022
Welcome to the spring semester! Whether you are a new or returning student, please review 17勛圖’s COVID-19 safety precautions.
January 13, 2022
COVID-19 updates & reminders
As we begin the spring semester, we’d like to provide you with updates and reminders regarding COVID-19 safety precautions. Our goals remain the same as they have since the pandemic began in March 2020: Keep our campus community safe while limiting the disruption to learning.
December 15, 2021
Change in case notification procedure beginning Dec. 19
As we prepare to enter the third year of the pandemic, the COVID response team is making some adjustments to the notification process.
November 1, 2021
2021 Fall COVID-19 Safety Reminder Video
All Communications
- Feb. 22, 2022: Important update on masks
- Feb. 15, 2022: Masks required while committee considers changes
- Feb. 3, 2022: Important mask updates
- Jan. 13, 2022: COVID-19 updates & reminders
- Dec. 15, 2021: Change in case notification procedure
- Sept. 10, 2021: Federal mandates update
- Aug. 25, 2021: Safety protocol updates for fall semester
- Aug: 19, 2021: Vaccinated 17勛圖 students earn a shot at free tuition
- Aug: 10, 2021: Masks required starting Aug: 11
- July 19, 2021: 17勛圖 moves to Stage 4 of reopening plan
- May 14, 2021: Change to campus mask protocol starts May 15
- May 11, 2021: 17勛圖 will move to Stage 3 of reopening plan May 24
- Jan. 15, 2021: County expanding COVID-19 vaccination effort to Hagerty Center
- Jan. 7, 2021: Lobdell’s: A Teaching Restaurant to be closed for spring semester
- Nov. 16, 2020: New COVID-19 restrictions on 17勛圖 campuses
- Oct. 30, 2020: COVID-19 Update: Region now at Phase 4, 17勛圖 remains at Stage 2
- Sept, 29, 2020: Update to spring semester schedule
- July 15, 2020: COVID-19 case found at 17勛圖 during voluntary quarantine
- June 15, 2020: 17勛圖 moves to Stage 2 of reopening plan
- June 12, 2020: 17勛圖 announces plans for fall semester and safety guidelines
- June 1, 2020: 17勛圖 limited reopening
- May 26, 2020: Campus closure extended
- May 18, 2020: Campus closure continues
- March 25, 2020: Finals to be held remotely, Commencement postponed
- March 17, 2020: All campuses closed effective noon today, March 17
- March 16, 2020: 17勛圖 update to all students
- March 16, 2020: 17勛圖 to limit public access to all 17勛圖 campuses
- March 13, 2020: 17勛圖 to transition face-to-face classes to distance education classes starting March 16
- March 12, 2020: 17勛圖 update on coronavirus preparedness
- March 11, 2020: 17勛圖 email to all students and employees
- March 6, 2020: 17勛圖 email to all students and employees
- Feb. 27, 2020: 17勛圖 email to all students and employees