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April 20, 2021 Dear UD Community, Earlier today, a jury in Minneapolis convicted former police officer Derek Chauvin of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, a case that sparked nationwide protests against systemic racism and injustice in America. The trial and verdict represent the latest chapter in our nation’s tragic legacy of race and prejudice — particularly anti-Black racism. We understand this has been an anxious and painful time for everyone, especially for Black people, and all members of our community here...

The next research town hall, led by Charlie Riordan, vice president for research, scholarship and innovation, will be held from 2-3 p.m., Monday, April 19. The town halls are recorded and archived on this webpage. For more information, contact UDResearch@udel.edu. Delawareans 16 and older now eligible for vaccinations: All Delawareans 16 and older -- including all UD students, whether or not they are permanent residents of Delaware -- are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination at pharmacies, community vaccination sites and mass vaccination events hosted by the state. The Universit...

. Complete the vaccination survey by Friday: All members of the campus community are asked to complete a brief online survey about their vaccination status by this Friday, April 9. This information will help the University more effectively advocate for vaccines in our community and plan appropriate opportunities for vaccinations on and near campus. Be assured that all vaccination data will only be reported in the aggregate; individual information will be kept strictly confidential. Please complete the survey whether or not you have received the vaccine. You can submit a new response when you...