This message was sent to the Shenandoah University community on Tuesday, Jan. 18: Dear students, faculty and staff, We hope the break was one of relaxation and afforded everyone the opportunity to spend time with friends and loved ones while ... Continue Reading Update on COVID-19 Protocols for…
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Evolving Plans for Fall 2021 SU navigates a “normal” academic year amidst an ever-changing virus
Dear students, faculty and staff, I hope that you have had an enjoyable and restful summer. The fortitude and can-do attitude that our community has shown these last 17 months will serve us all well in the coming months as SU navigates a ... Continue Reading Evolving Plans for Fall 2021…
Temporary guidance on mask wearing until policy is updated Fully vaccinated individuals are no longer required to wear masks
Great news! Governor Ralph Northam lifted Virginia’s universal indoor mask mandate to align with new guidance for fully vaccinated people from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Therefore, Shenandoah is looking to update our ... Continue Reading Temporary guidance on mask wearing…
COVID-19 Vaccinations for Fall 2021 Message from President Tracy Fitzsimmons
Dear students, faculty and staff, As we look forward to the Fall 2021 semester, I’d like to share the crucial role that COVID-19 vaccines will play in our in-person university operations to protect students and employees, contribute to achieving ... Continue Reading COVID-19 Vaccinations for Fall 2021…
Shenandoah Winding Down COVID-19 Mass-Vaccination Effort Last Clinic Will Take Place Thursday, May 6
After administering more than 65,000 COVID-19 shots in arms, the mass-vaccination center at Shenandoah University will hold its last clinic on Thursday, May 6. The clinic opened in mid-January through the partnership of Shenandoah, Valley Health and ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Winding Down COVID-19 Mass-Vaccination…
Students Volunteer a Helping Hand at Vaccine Clinic Tasks Include Vaccinating, Translating and Clerical Duties
Since Shenandoah University began holding a COVID-19 mass-vaccination clinic in its Wilkins Athletics & Events Center, many students have volunteered their time in helping the vaccine rollout. Students have served as greeters, translators, and ... Continue Reading Students Volunteer a Helping Hand…
Take a shot (or two) to stop a pandemic COVID-19 vaccinations are free, easy, and make a difference. Get your shot when eligible to protect yourself and others
As a member of the Shenandoah University community, you know that the university has been deeply involved in COVID-19 vaccination efforts ever since vaccines began rolling out in December. The James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center has ... Continue Reading Take a shot (or two)…
City of Winchester Recognizes SU, Local Partnership in Vaccine Effort Surprise Event Held at Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center on March 5
Shenandoah University has been honored for its participation in its COVID-19 mass-vaccination clinic, in partnership with Valley Health and Lord Fairfax Health District. The clinic has been opened since mid-January and has vaccinated thousands of ... Continue Reading City of Winchester Recognizes SU,…
Shenandoah Pharmacists Testing for Variant Strains of COVID-19 Findings will provide viral outlook for local area
Shenandoah University is now testing positive COVID-19 samples for potentially more contagious or deadly variants to better ascertain the viral outlook of Winchester and Frederick County. Over the past few weeks, variants in the SARS-CoV-2 virus ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Pharmacists Testing for Variant…
Shenandoah’s COVID-19 Mass-Vaccination Site Receives Praise Joint Effort Includes Valley Health, Lord Fairfax Health District
Over the past week, thousands of individuals throughout the state have come to the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center at Shenandoah University to receive the first dose of their COVID-19 vaccination. Shenandoah, in partnership with ... Continue Reading Shenandoah’s COVID-19 Mass-Vaccination Site Receives…