LSU, UL System consider ways to accommodate staff concerned about returning to in-person classes File photo of the Memorial Tower on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge, La. (Source: WAFB) By Adrian Dubose | LSU Manship School News Service | April 21, 2021 at 3:55 PM CDT - Updated April 21 at 4:05 PM
BATON ROUGE, La. - After announcing this week that they will not require students to get COVID-19 vaccines, the presidents of LSU and the University of Louisiana System said Wednesday that they are reviewing how to accommodate faculty members who feel they might be at risk in returning to in-person classes this fall.
Raphael Cassimere Jr., a trailblazing academic and civil rights leader, will serve as the principal speaker at the University of New Orleans’ spring 2021 commencement ceremonies. Cassimere, an emeritus professor of history, taught at UNO for nearly four decades and helped lead boycotts as president of the New Orleans NAACP Youth Council during the civil rights movement. The University will also award him an honorary doctoral degree.
“Dr. Raphael Cassimere is quite simply one of the most influential people in the history of our institution,” said President John Nicklow. “During his remarkable life, he has positively affected so many, both inside and outside of the classroom, through his teaching, scholarship, mentorship and activism. Our city and our world are more enriched and equitable because of him, and I am thrilled that he will share his wisdom with our graduates.”
After announcing this week that they will not require students to get COVID-19 vaccines, the presidents of LSU and the University of Louisiana systems said Wednesday that they are reviewing how to accommodate faculty members who feel they might be at risk in returning to in-person classes this fall.
Dr. Jim Henderson, president of the UL system, said the nine universities in his system will assess requests by faculty members to teach online on a case-by-case basis assuming that the vaccines are as effective as expected and depending on public health conditions at the time.
Henderson said administrators will consider age, medical conditions and family health concerns, along with the latest public health guidance, in making the decisions.
After a season of virtual performances, the University of New Orleans theatre department has taken its spring show to the great outdoors literally.
The on-campus amphitheatre has been transformed for the live performance of the play “Eurydice” with the addition of stage lights, stairs and a balcony. It also sports a new color.
The Greek mythology play by Sarah Ruhl retells the myth of Orpheus from the perspective of Eurydice, his wife. The story focuses on Eurydice s choice to return to earth with Orpheus or to stay in the underworld with her father.
Preview performances will be held on Wednesday, April 21 and Thursday, April 22. The production will run April 23-25 and April 28 through May 1. Showtime is 7 p.m. each night.
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