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Faculty, students with Chinese ties bring much-needed surgical masks to area

A chat room conversation between colleagues at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ with ties to China led to fast action that is putting surgical masks into the hands of front-line health workers in the region's smaller care facilities.  

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It's Spring at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵand We Miss You!

Flowers are blooming on campus and spring is beginning to show itself on campus, but it isn't the same without our students. We want to thank everyone for their patience and support during these uncertain times and we can't wait to have you back on campus!  

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Students, faculty, staff urged to participate in 2020 census

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ Chancellor Kelli R. Brown is reminding students, faculty and staff to not lose sight of the 2020 census, a vital once-a-decade national population count that may be overshadowed by the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic.  

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Biology professor Mack Powell discusses finding a COVID-19 vaccine

As a professor in Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Department of Biology who specializes in immunology and infectious diseases, Mack Powell finds the COVID-19 pandemic particularly interesting.  

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Biology Professor Mack Powell Discusses Finding a COVID-19 Vaccine

As a professor in Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Department of Biology who specializes in immunology and infectious diseases, Mack Powell finds the COVID-19 pandemic particularly interesting. The virus has rapidly spread across the world, shutting down many countries along the way, while killing thousands in the process.  

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Outdoor recreation guidance during the pandemic

Faculty members in the Parks and Recreation Management Program at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ, ranked the top outdoor adventure college by Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine, are urging caution for those seeking time outside as a respite from indoor isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

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Catamount Coloring Contest

Beat the quarantine blues with everyone's favorite Catamount! While you're at home, download one of our coloring pages and join in on the fun with the Catamount Coloring Contest.   

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Faculty members receive support from CFC, and each other, as they shift to online teaching

One of the many enjoyments Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ faculty members receive from teaching is the relationships and interactions they have with students. It’s also one of the things they will miss most now that the university is switching to online classes beginning Monday, March 23, and likely remaining for the remainder of the spring semester because of the coronavirus pandemic.  

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Coronavirus prompts Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵto postpone May commencement ceremoniesÂ