In another move to address COVID-19 concerns on BU’s campus, BU Facilities Management and Operations Staff is working to improve mechanical heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems — referred to as HVAC — in the 120 buildings on campus that have them.
A memo sent to CAS department chairs asked professors to avoid references to the ongoing pandemic and to treat LfA as the optimal learning model for BU.
BU's student organizations must hold most events virtually this Fall, according to SAO. Some gatherings can still be held in person, but under strict capacity limits and with furniture fixed in place to ensure social distancing.
HoJo consists largely of triple rooms, each with air-conditioning and a private bathroom. Students were told that they will be relocated to a room of the same standard.
BU announced in a memo Friday it will prohibit all University-sponsored domestic and international travel for students, staff and faculty — but some parties may be eligible for situational exemptions.
The Massachusetts House overwhelmingly rejected an amendment that would've banned police use of chemical riot control agents, such as tear gas or pepper spray.
While a new quarantine mandate for travelers may cause inconvenience and upset the tourism industry, it may also ensure better upkeep of public health.
All students learning in person at BU this Fall will be tested for COVID-19 twice a week and will be required to adhere to the new Massachusetts travel guidance, the University announced Monday in an email to the BU community.
The LfA system plans to drastically change the way students and faculty interact with one another. However, The New Normal Challenge encourages students themselves to envision ways to improve other areas of campus life, such as student wellness, on-campus transport and social life.
