After the United States coronavirus vaccine rollout began in January, hope for a more normal future increased rapidly around the world and locally.
With the spring semester coming to a close, many are curious as to what kinds of mitigation regulations will still be in place for the fall â namely if the university will require students to be vaccinated prior to returning to campus.
Micah Griffin, senior director of University Health Services at Penn State, said the university is not âmaking [coronavirus vaccinations] a requirementâ at this point. While he said the university is âstill exploringâ the possibility and having discussions about its various options, Penn State isnât âmoving towardâ mandating.
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Night of Remembrance vigil on Thursday, April 29, to honor students who passed away this year.
The vigil will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the steps of Old Main. Participants are required to wear masks and socially distance during the event.
Attendees of the vigil will receive candles to participate in a candlelight service to remember those who have passed. The vigil will also be available to view remotely through a
livestream produced by WPSU Radio.
Those wishing to attend the event in person are encouraged to register through an
Penn State announced its annual Night of Remembrance vigil, which is organized by the University Park Undergraduate Association to honor students who have died this academic year, will be held April 29.
This event will be able to be viewed remotely via livestream from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and will include an in-person component on Old Main steps, following masking and social distancing guidelines.
Anyone who wishes to attend in person should register online prior to the event. According to the release, in-person participants will be provided with candles.
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On Tuesday, Penn State President Eric Barron released a statement to the Penn State community in response to a very serious possible hate incident faced by two Black Penn State faculty members in the College of the Liberal Arts and the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications that has since been resolved.