Tag: coronavirus
COVID-19 affected my spring break
I offer a first-hand account and thoughts about the panic
When panic about the coronavirus started, I hadn’t really noticed anything. I saw the memes of people stocking up on toilet paper first on an Australian “The Simpsons” meme page. […]
Programs adjust to online-only classes
Different program heads and department chairs describe the change to online learning
As the University of Idaho announced they would move to online-only classes departments across UI have had to figure out how to adjust. The Theatre Arts Department has offered online […]
Clarifying police enforcement of the stay-at-home ordinance
Importance placed on Community Policing
The Moscow Police Department will not stop people to confirm they are complying with Gov. Brad Little’s statewide stay-at-home order. Police Chief James Fry said officers will only pull people […]
Pass/Fail classes are now an option for students
UI's withdraw date has been extended to May 1
The University of Idaho is allowing undergraduate and graduate students to opt into a Pass/Fail grading system for Spring 2020 due to the COVID-19 outbreak, according to an email from provost […]
Bite-sized news with ASUI
The Counseling and Testing Center is doing distance appointments, which is outlined on their website
Big-ticket items: Pass or fail grading systems There is consideration of moving to a pass or fail grading system for the Spring 2020 semester. President Jacob Lockhart discussed this system […]
BREAKING: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare confirms first COVID-19 deaths in Idaho
The first three deaths were in Blaine and Canyon counties
The first three deaths of COVID-19 in Idaho have been confirmed, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. The deaths include a male over the age of 60 […]
Moscow City Council extends emergency order
Violating emergency order 20-02 will result in a misdemeanor, $1,000 fine and a mandatory visit with a judge
On March 26, the Moscow City Council called an emergency meeting to approved Resolution No. 2020-07 to extend Public Health Emergency Order No. 20-02, until May 5. Moscow Mayor Bill […]
BREAKING: UI closes buildings due to Governor’s stay-at-home order
Students will be allowed to stay on campus
In light of Gov. Brad Little’s stay-at-home order the University of Idaho has closed all non-essential buildings effective immediately, according to an email from President C. Scott Green Wednesday evening. […]
ESPAÑOL: Gobernador Brad Little emitió una orden de quedarse en casa
La orden quedarse en casa esta efectivo hasta el 15 de abril
El gobernador Brad Little emitió una orden estatal de quedarse en casa durante una conferencia de prensa el miércoles. La orden entra en vigencia de inmediato y permanecerá vigente durante […]