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Farm and poultry workers gathered near the State Capitol building on Nov. 5, urging state officials to set stricter COVID-19 rules for their workplace.
Esmeralda Dominguez moved to the United States from Tamaulipas, Mexico ten years ago. Back home, she was a school teacher, but in order to support her then-growing family, she worked at a cucumber farm in eastern North Carolina.
“The shifts are long and grueling. You can barely take breaks,” Dominguez said. “During peak seasons, you have to work overtime. It’s really harsh”
Dominguez says that even when working overtime, agricultural and meatpacking workers can barely get by. She and some of her coworkers relied on organizations like the Episcopal Farmworkers Ministry to make ends meet.
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Despite the challenges presented by 2020, UM-Flint remains committed to keeping students safe while continuing to provide a world-class education. UM-Flint has developed a culture of innovation to meet that goal. Solutions that were once hard to imagine are now embraced to help create the best experiences for students and community members.
This post is part two in a series highlighting creative solutions innovated by the College of Arts & Sciences in 2020. Read part one here. The innovations below are presented in no particular order.
10. Socially distanced music performances
Even though large crowds couldn t gather to enjoy concerts from the Department of Music, students still brought their talents to the UM-Flint community. Among the performances were a rooftop session from the Jazz Ensemble, pop-up concerts in the Farmers Market and UPAV, and a pre-recorded version of MusiCollage, the annual concert featuring an eclectic selection of pieces.