By Jon Roberts – Lincoln, Nebraska … Spring break–the week many college students look forward to, a chance to unwind and relax before facing the final weeks of the academic year, is the latest victim to the never-ending COVID situation.
Instead of a week-long break in March, Union College will have seven vacation days scheduled throughout the semester, many on Friday or Monday, giving students a three-day weekend.
“This will give our students and faculty time off from classes, but encourage everyone to stay close to campus in order to limit the spread of coronavirus and ensure the health and safety of our campus community,” explained Dr. Vinita Sauder, president of Union College.
The decision, according to a statement posted on the Union website, is simple.
“As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the country, Union College plans to continue implementing the pandemic policies in the spring that have helped keep coronavirus infections to a minimum on campus this semester.”1
Students are expected to begin the second semester on Monday, January 11. 2021.
–Jon Roberts is RMC media/communication assistant; photo by Rajmund Dabrowski
1https://ucollege.edu/20201021/union-adjusts-spring-schedule-in-light-of-continued-pandemic/
