[Lex Computer & Tech Group/LCTG] Coronavirus update on community and alumni events.

Sat Mar 14 07:12:54 PDT 2020

A very good web page on COVID-19 (interactive plots, basic information, 
what to do, etc.) is : https://ourworldindata.org/coronavirus

-- Larry Wittig

On 3/10/20 6:49 PM, jjrudy1 at comcast.net wrote:
> Coronavirus update on community and alumni events.
>
> These kinds of messages are flooding our emails, but I thought that 
> Brandeis put together a package worth looking at.
>
> At tomorrow’s meeting we will discuss this briefly prior to our 
> scheduled speaker (I want to be fair to Mike).  Obviously our 
> community is exclusively senior, with the average age probably 75.  
> For those attending tomorrow, please think through your position.
>
> John
>
> John Rudy
>
> 781-861-0402
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> 781-718-8334 (cell)
>
> 20 Heritage Drive
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> *From:* Zamira Korff <alumni at brandeis.edu>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, March 10, 2020 6:24 PM
> *To:* john.rudy at alum.mit.edu
> *Subject:* Coronavirus update on community and alumni events.
>
> Coronavirus update on community and alumni events.
>
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> Dear Brandeis Alumni, Brandeis National Committee Members, Families 
> and Friends,
>
> Since the coronavirus emerged in January, Brandeis University has been 
> tracking developments, making recommendations about travel, and 
> reminding our community to be supportive of one another during this 
> uncertain time. As you are an important member of our community, we 
> want to update you on how the university is responding to this 
> situation and how it may impact you and your plans with respect to 
> Brandeis events and travel.
>
> Brandeis has appointed a Coronavirus/COVID-19 Task Force with a number 
> of working groups to consider all aspects of prevention and 
> preparedness. We also have established 
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> webpage 
> <http://emclick.imodules.com/ls/click?upn=mIJS5ORY8739HYUwxO-2FTWA-2B-2FIwu2yTdzdvbKzcXeS5qSgvAZzIgsHlndhUJmU3ygp6TfLEslL1LWHUztmzQx4TCaRChU22oH3ZfRi-2F-2Bck-2FjyrCr6n2IS4sLTa7f6vFHofS7N_J516ZqFTBScwcYoR5GnpETGvDKco1p0dPF8CWHW-2Blr1g-2BBg4McZOKw5EHv2tZeEmC1Jzm2UOPn0XDvnxf0Lz5VHZprsZd-2FhJ-2Fp8pLcsw1QPoYJ7OtTlapcmc53PXnJpWoi6DPDxb0nLKii9-2Fs27HpWtioG9v-2F2vReLLrMK3A8jFPc-2Bbuw-2FZHX6oQ2KGzhcx35itlKFbncTtIj-2FhVwnaJHnDQdgiqi6LZEwxUy1xsMfrOSd0LqWEQIpRejJ88KHzYAhfR1xW2d5XC2ffUgJMOJIzRpLE4qwy6hK-2BNT-2Fz-2BCrX-2FyRxYiv9hqL6m5gCRD-2FxrLxGHZ1-2FjuDEv50c5wngWh8tu3aQuPNHzpa2GJfVppxkOKDePea2Arkl4QSqJlyNYpHMrXk5CLSSMFqu79ASvMu2KhYhpMALmklqeo3Y0Cbo-2BZ6G6XB-2BCLTcKvcQLa0olsCB-2BdqTNteQfpKQerCN2dadVsyEzVutH4ibbkDejjDw-3D> 
> with the most current answers to frequently asked questions and are 
> posting frequent updates on 
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> updates webpage 
> <http://emclick.imodules.com/ls/click?upn=mIJS5ORY8739HYUwxO-2FTWA-2B-2FIwu2yTdzdvbKzcXeS5qSgvAZzIgsHlndhUJmU3yg5OqGX0Avrgwt6Kfnwf-2Bv-2FCYvPWiflmw6AoMETR4NmaHxgv8VITrTDIMXlGLAYEGw3zp8_J516ZqFTBScwcYoR5GnpETGvDKco1p0dPF8CWHW-2Blr1g-2BBg4McZOKw5EHv2tZeEmC1Jzm2UOPn0XDvnxf0Lz5VHZprsZd-2FhJ-2Fp8pLcsw1QPoYJ7OtTlapcmc53PXnJpWoi6DPDxb0nLKii9-2Fs27HpWtioG9v-2F2vReLLrMK3A8jFPc-2Bbuw-2FZHX6oQ2KGzhcx35itlKFbncTtIj-2FhVwnaJHnDQdgiqi6LZEwxUy1xsMfrOSd0LqWEQIpRejJ88KHzYAhfR1xW2d5XC2ffUgJMOJIzRpLE4qwy6hK-2BNT-2Fz-2BCrX-2FyRxYiv9hqL6m5gCRD-2FxrLxGHZ1-2FjuDEv50c5wngWh0-2FgJEUqRnLEeLJrAE8Zny2tZ9G5RP-2BN46w4H3ScKv-2FruY6NBTKhY01dNU-2Fg9PFzzgWT3uezQCVriuqu-2FmnO-2FAcc0Lv6CPT87GZZrf7hPdd4JfA3UP7ZLK3BMz7NYXtiXzFEZEGlKxOwyICXAjHyNJc-3D>.
>
> While much remains unknown about COVID-19's characteristics, after 
> consulting with leaders in the medical community in Boston, *Brandeis 
> has implemented these **new policies 
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> effective immediately through May 3, *based on the concept of 
> increasing social distancing.
>
> As a member of the Brandeis community, you will find the new policies 
> impact our event programming for both on and off campus events:
>
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> Effective immediately, any in-person Brandeis event with more than 100 
> attendees, on-campus or off-campus, will be postponed, canceled or 
> “virtualized” – that is, made accessible via remote technology.
>
> •
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> While athletic events on campus will continue, for the time being, we 
> will not permit spectators at the games/meets. This includes both 
> members of the Brandeis community and those from off-campus.
>
> •
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> Even for events with less than 100 people, organizers will consider 
> postponing the event and using remote technology instead. Evidence to 
> date suggests that COVID-19 hits certain vulnerable populations 
> harder, including older individuals and those with additional health 
> conditions. Whatever the size of an event, organizers will consider 
> postponing it if many attendees will be over the age of 60.
>
> •
>
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>
> Given this policy, we have canceled Admitted Students Day on April 19 
> and will be offering a range of virtual and online events in April for 
> the Class of 2024 to connect with faculty, staff and current Brandeis 
> students.
>
> In addition, the new policy includes:
>
> •
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> A requirement for visitors from outside campus, from countries which 
> the CDC has declared Level 3 (currently China, Iran, Italy, and South 
> Korea) or Level 2 (currently Japan) to successfully complete 14 days 
> of self-quarantine before joining us.
>
> •
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> A suspension of all international and non-essential domestic travel on 
> Brandeis business or with Brandeis programs, for Brandeis faculty, 
> staff and students.
>
> I encourage you to review this recent letter to the community 
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> for more details on the new policies. In the meantime, we will provide 
> updates on Brandeis events through our web pages, social media, and 
> individual event listings on our event calendar. If you have already 
> registered for an event that may be cancelled, postponed or 
> virtualized, you will be notified via email of the change.
>
> We will continue to review these policies, provide regular updates and 
> offer guidance about activities after May 3, such as Commencement and 
> Alumni Weekend, as soon as we are able. If you have questions about 
> the status of a particular event, you may email alumni at brandeis.edu 
> <mailto:alumni at brandeis.edu?subject=RE%3A%20COVID-19%20Message%20to%20the%20Brandeis%20community.>.
>
> We understand that there are likely to be differences of opinion with 
> respect to how we should respond to the uncertainties associated with 
> this new virus. At the same time, we know that Brandeis is a community 
> where care, concern and compassion for others are long-standing 
> values. This is a moment when we must embrace these values.
>
> We thank you for your patience, flexibility and understanding as we 
> manage this difficult situation.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Zamira Korff
>
> Senior Vice President of Institutional Advancement
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