UR moves to Green Stage, reverses most COVID-19 restrictions
(03/23/22 3:17pm)
Editor's note: a previous version of this story referred to Eli Kimbell as a sophomore instead of a second-year graduate student.
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Editor's note: a previous version of this story referred to Eli Kimbell as a sophomore instead of a second-year graduate student.
As spring break draws to a close — along with the most recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Richmond — the University of Richmond is relaxing most of its COVID-19 regulations. With only two current active cases of COVID-19 as of March 10, UR continues to operate within the Lime Stage of the Physical Distancing Framework. Here are the guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester:
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Passport Café will be closed for the remainder of the week after an employee tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.
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University of Richmond officials announced that starting Monday the indoor mask mandate would be rescinded and asymptomatic close contacts would not have to quarantine, citing the decline in COVID-19 cases over the past week.
The University of Richmond is offering Mental Health First Aid courses to students, faculty and staff who are seeking certification.
Davidson University defeated the University of Richmond women’s basketball on the Spider’s home court at the Robins Center Wednesday night.
As of today, students, faculty and staff will no longer be required to wear masks while actively exercising in the Weinstein Center for Recreation and students will not be required to wear them in residence hall common areas.
University of Richmond officials plan to turn Atlantic House into additional isolation and quarantine space after a COVID-19 spike that has raised the occupancy of the existent units to almost half.
COVID-19 cases at the University of Richmond increased by over 153% in the past week and the percentage of occupied isolation pods has more than doubled, according to the COVID-19 dashboard.
The University of Richmond will host a booster clinic for all eligible students, faculty and staff at the Robins Center from noon to 7 p.m. on Thursday, according to an email sent to the campus community on Jan. 24.
The Biden administration launched its website for households to request free at-home COVID-19 tests on Tuesday.
The Weinstein Center for Recreation’s gymnasium will close until Jan. 24 because of visitors’ non-compliance with the University of Richmond’s mask mandate, according to an email obtained by The Collegian.
The University of Richmond men’s basketball team suffered a heartbreaking loss, 84-87, to the Davidson College Wildcats on Friday in a high-scoring offensive showcase that was decided in the final seconds of the game.
University of Richmond students and employees will be able to request self-test kits and KN95 or surgical masks on campus.
Men’s Basketball
University of Richmond students began an email campaign this week expressing concerns about the new COVID-19 guidelines and demanding resources to prevent the spread of the virus.
As the omicron variant spreads through Richmond — causing an average of 436 new COVID-19 cases being reported daily — University of Richmond students will begin the spring semester on Monday under the Lime Stage of the Physical Distancing Framework. Here’s everything you need to know before coming back to campus:
The stadium is flooded with the background noise of fans. The low rumble of feet slamming against the bleachers, the tangible excitement behind every shot, and sharp squeaks echo on the court as players hustle from defense to offense and back again. In the chaos of the crowd Rodney Gilyard and his family are intensely watching the Richmond Spiders take on the Northern Iowa Panthers. The game is unrelenting and the score is a neck and neck battle between two titans. Richmond leads by one point at the half and the Spiders disappear into the locker rooms.