Music Department overcomes COVID challenges
Choir and orchestra face challenges while performing due to COVID. Continue reading Music Department overcomes COVID challenges
Tag: COVID-19
New mask policy sparks diverging COVID-19 rules
On November 5, Berry’s Office of the President removed the general mask requirement on campus, citing decreased COVID-19 rates. The new policy allows faculty and staff to require masks in their own workspaces, leading to mask-required and mask-optional zones around Berry.
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Unvaccinated students weigh options amid COVID-19 spike
As COVID-19 cases in Floyd County reach an all-time high, unvaccinated students at Berry College stand at a crossroads. Continue reading Unvaccinated students weigh options amid COVID-19 spike
Student Vaccine Motivations
Berry students detail their motivations for getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Continue reading Student Vaccine Motivations
Equestrian Team continues to thrive despite COVID
Berry’s equestrian team adapts to changes in routine cause by the coronavirus. Continue reading Equestrian Team continues to thrive despite COVID
COVID-19 cases at Berry: 2020-2021 end of year data
Here, you can find a chart showing how many new cases of COVID-19 were reported among on-campus Berry College residents throughout the 2020-2021 academic year. Continue reading COVID-19 cases at Berry: 2020-2021 end of year data
Berry and Floyd Medical partner for campus vaccine distribution
This week, Berry students received free vaccine doses at the Cage center. Berry partnered with Floyd to provide a free first dose of COVID-19 vaccinations for all Berry students and faculty, with second doses coming in the last week of classes. In our most recent news story, we discuss the details and effects of this process with Berry faculty and a Floyd administrator. Continue reading Berry and Floyd Medical partner for campus vaccine distribution
The 2020 Freshman Experience: Events
Freshman year is a pivotal time in the lives of college students, but this transition looks different in 2020 due to COVID-19. In the second installment of our series on the Freshman Experience, we take a look at how COVID-conscious event programming has changed the experience for first year college students. Continue reading The 2020 Freshman Experience: Events
Vikings vote by mail, engage in 2020 election process
The hotly contested 2020 presidential election has seen Berry College students voting, encouraging the use of mail-in ballots, and participating in bipartisan election-related activities. Continue reading Vikings vote by mail, engage in 2020 election process
COVID in photos: Managing marches and amusement rides in 2020
In light of COVID-19, traditional events such as the Mountain Day Grand March and Marthapalooza required unique social distancing measures. Continue reading COVID in photos: Managing marches and amusement rides in 2020