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Changes in COVID-19 policies begin Aug. 2

Dear campus community, As we prepare for fall with full, in-person classes and university activities, COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to keep our campus community safe and return to the traditions we all enjoy. (On a related note, vaccinated individuals can avoid quarantine after COVID-19 exposure, which allows them to continue participating in in-person […]
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July 14, 2021: COVID-19 policy update with in-person fall

Dear campus community, As we look forward to coming back together in August for an in-person fall, we wanted to update you about our COVID-19 policies. Our best tool against the virus is still vaccination. Boone County has the highest vaccination rate in the state with 45.7% of the community completely vaccinated. While faculty, staff […]
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May 27, 2021: Changes in COVID-19 policies begin June 1

Dear campus community, As we approach summer, we are encouraged by our recent progress regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Boone County ranks highest in the state of Missouri for fully vaccinated individuals, and COVID-19 cases both on campus and in the broader community have plunged as the number of vaccinated individuals continues to rise. Vaccination will […]

May 5, 2021: Guidance for In-Person Return

Dear university faculty and staff, Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our university community during a challenging year. While many of you have been working on campus, others are contributing through remote or hybrid work arrangements. As more of our university community is vaccinated against COVID-19, our lives begin to transition to pre-pandemic […]
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May 3, 2021: Outdoor COVID Restrictions Update

Dear staff, faculty, students and university guests, As the end of the academic year approaches, we want to thank you for your continued efforts to help keep our community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. We recently celebrated our 2020 graduates with a socially distant, in-person commencement, and we are preparing to celebrate our May 2021 […]
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April 20, 2021: Trial ends, healing and change continue

Dear Campus Community, The trial of Derek Chauvin has reached an end today as he was found guilty on all charges. Now a much longer process continues, as we strive to heal and address underlying issues of racism, discrimination and disrespect in our society. George Floyd’s death, as well as continued acts of violence and […]
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March 24, 2021 – Full In-Person Work Return by 5/17

Dear University faculty and staff, Throughout this last year, you have proven yourselves resilient in a time of great uncertainty and steady change. We so appreciate your willingness to step up and keep us going. Thankfully, effective – and increasingly available – COVID-19 vaccines, along with a decrease in active cases in our region, usher […]
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March 11, 2021: Update on COVID Policies/Safety Supplies

Dear faculty, staff and students, We have come a long way since the beginning of a very challenging pandemic, and we want to thank you for your vigilant efforts that have helped keep our campus community safe. New COVID-19 cases have been trending downward, the COVID-19 vaccine has arrived, and we are pleased to see […]
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Feb. 25, 2021: MU to host in-person commencement

Dear Campus Community, It is our pleasure to share with you that the University of Missouri will host in-person commencement ceremonies for May and August 2021 graduates and the Class of 2020 over three weekends in April and May. Although details are still being finalized, please mark your calendars: 2021 graduates will be invited to […]
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Jan. 25, 2021: Latest information on vaccine distribution

Dear faculty, staff and students, Since the COVID Incident Command Team started meeting shortly after the pandemic began, we have anxiously awaited the day that all our students, faculty and staff could be vaccinated and protected against this virus. We are pleased that almost all of our community’s health care workers and first responders have […]