COVID-19 Update #7
Wednesday, Mar 18, 2020
As the university transitions to a period of remote working, I can’t stress strongly enough the importance ofÌý
social distancingÌý
for anyone who still needs to come to our campuses, either periodically or regularly. This practice is a vital component of the overall efforts to help prevent community spread of COVID-19.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published guidelines of what social distancing means. Please visit our dedicated COVID-19Ìý Ìýfor more information. This website also includes a host of other resources.
I also would like to remind everyone that students, faculty and staff returning fromÌý international travel ÌýmustÌý This includes cruises. It is everyone’s responsibility to help prevent the spread of this coronavirus, so please review these requirements.
As I mentioned in yesterday’s update, the State University System of Florida Board of Governors has directed state universities to cancel the traditionalÌý on-campus commencement ceremonies Ìýscheduled to take place in May. Instead, each university will develop alternate schedules or methods of delivery for commencement ceremonies.
I want to reiterate that all students and their families who were scheduled to graduate in May will be given the opportunity to participate in a future commencement ceremony when it is safe to do so. This is very important to me, and while we must make adjustments during this time, I do not want anyone to be denied this opportunity.
In other updates, the all of the university’sÌý libraries Ìýare now closed except for certain computer and study labs.
On the Boca Raton campus, the ÌýHillel Center computer lab all-night study area (room LY 3A) Ìýremains open. This lab is adjacent to the library and is accessible to all students with card swipe.
In Jupiter, the study space ( room LIB 105A) Ìýadjacent to theÌý John D. MacArthur Campus LibraryÌý is available 24 hours a day via card swipe. Twenty-six computers are available.
On ourÌý Davie campus , theÌý Student Union computer lab (room SD 101F) Ìýis open as follows: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday; noon - 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
In Fort Lauderdale, theÌý student lounge (room HE 610) Ìýin theÌý ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ/BC Higher Education Complex , is open as follows: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday to Thursday and noon - 4:30 p.m. Friday.Ìý The Broward County main library Ìýis open 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday to Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thursday to Saturday.
AtÌý ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Ìýin Fort Pierce, Ìý the study space in ÌýLink 108GÌý is available from Ìý 6 a.m. - midnight seven days a week Ìý via card access only.
Also, ourÌý dining halls Ìýhave adjusted operations. To promote social distancing, the dining halls will only serve take-out meals. In-dining seating is no longer available until further notice. Dining Hall Ìý hours on theÌý Boca Raton and Jupiter campuses Ìýare as follows: Monday to Friday 7:30 to 10 a.m. for breakfast; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch; and 4 to 8 p.m. for dinner. Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for brunch and 3 to 8 p.m. for dinner.
Some food-service venues in theÌý Food Court Ìýremain open.Ìý Starbucks ÌýandÌý Outtakes Ìýare open 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday.Ìý °Â±ð²Ô»å²â’s ÌýandÌý Pollo Tropical Ìýare open 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday.Ìý Subway , adjacent to ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Stadium, is open 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. All of these venues are closed during weekends.ÌýLike the dining halls, these venues are open only for take-out. No in-dining seating is available.
Please remember, if you are feeling unwell, and especially if you are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, seek medical attention immediately.Ìý Anyone who tests positive must follow the requirements ofÌý
If you receive a positive test result, allÌý students Ìýmust notifyÌý Student Health Services Ìýas soon as possible. The number isÌý 561-297-3512 Ìý(after hours, please select option 3). AllÌý faculty and staff Ìýmust notifyÌý Human Resources . The department can be reached by callingÌý 561-297-3076 Ìýor by emailingÌý gzaidman@fau.edu. Ìý Your supervisor also should be notified.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published guidelines of what social distancing means. Please visit our dedicated COVID-19Ìý Ìýfor more information. This website also includes a host of other resources.
I also would like to remind everyone that students, faculty and staff returning fromÌý international travel ÌýmustÌý This includes cruises. It is everyone’s responsibility to help prevent the spread of this coronavirus, so please review these requirements.
As I mentioned in yesterday’s update, the State University System of Florida Board of Governors has directed state universities to cancel the traditionalÌý on-campus commencement ceremonies Ìýscheduled to take place in May. Instead, each university will develop alternate schedules or methods of delivery for commencement ceremonies.
I want to reiterate that all students and their families who were scheduled to graduate in May will be given the opportunity to participate in a future commencement ceremony when it is safe to do so. This is very important to me, and while we must make adjustments during this time, I do not want anyone to be denied this opportunity.
In other updates, the all of the university’sÌý libraries Ìýare now closed except for certain computer and study labs.
On the Boca Raton campus, the ÌýHillel Center computer lab all-night study area (room LY 3A) Ìýremains open. This lab is adjacent to the library and is accessible to all students with card swipe.
In Jupiter, the study space ( room LIB 105A) Ìýadjacent to theÌý John D. MacArthur Campus LibraryÌý is available 24 hours a day via card swipe. Twenty-six computers are available.
On ourÌý Davie campus , theÌý Student Union computer lab (room SD 101F) Ìýis open as follows: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday; noon - 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
In Fort Lauderdale, theÌý student lounge (room HE 610) Ìýin theÌý ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ/BC Higher Education Complex , is open as follows: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday to Thursday and noon - 4:30 p.m. Friday.Ìý The Broward County main library Ìýis open 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday to Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thursday to Saturday.
AtÌý ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Ìýin Fort Pierce, Ìý the study space in ÌýLink 108GÌý is available from Ìý 6 a.m. - midnight seven days a week Ìý via card access only.
Also, ourÌý dining halls Ìýhave adjusted operations. To promote social distancing, the dining halls will only serve take-out meals. In-dining seating is no longer available until further notice. Dining Hall Ìý hours on theÌý Boca Raton and Jupiter campuses Ìýare as follows: Monday to Friday 7:30 to 10 a.m. for breakfast; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch; and 4 to 8 p.m. for dinner. Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for brunch and 3 to 8 p.m. for dinner.
Some food-service venues in theÌý Food Court Ìýremain open.Ìý Starbucks ÌýandÌý Outtakes Ìýare open 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday.Ìý °Â±ð²Ô»å²â’s ÌýandÌý Pollo Tropical Ìýare open 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday.Ìý Subway , adjacent to ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Stadium, is open 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. All of these venues are closed during weekends.ÌýLike the dining halls, these venues are open only for take-out. No in-dining seating is available.
Please remember, if you are feeling unwell, and especially if you are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, seek medical attention immediately.Ìý Anyone who tests positive must follow the requirements ofÌý
If you receive a positive test result, allÌý students Ìýmust notifyÌý Student Health Services Ìýas soon as possible. The number isÌý 561-297-3512 Ìý(after hours, please select option 3). AllÌý faculty and staff Ìýmust notifyÌý Human Resources . The department can be reached by callingÌý 561-297-3076 Ìýor by emailingÌý gzaidman@fau.edu. Ìý Your supervisor also should be notified.