These news stories are written for the purpose to inform those at Southern of the current events that are occurring during the fall of 2020.
Current Events
Personal Articles:
Covid College Chaos and Confusion
COVID-19 cases have deeply affected the lives of Southern students and faculty and staff. Each of their stories paint a picture of the new normal.
Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump: Who Will Become the Next U.S. President?
Southern students and professors weigh in on Election Day possibilities. Everyone has their own reasons why either candidate could win the election.
Southern Students are Divided on who They are Going to Vote for During the Presidential Election.
Students shared their reasons on why they will support a respective candidate. Some lean one way or the other, while others are in the middle.
Articles From Other Sources:
Southern News
Giving Everyone the Opportunity to Grow
Southern students in the HON 300 course, Introduction to Service Learning, are adapting to Covid-19 changes while participating in outdoor activities. They have continued to use the Campus Community Garden to help those on campus and in the surrounding communities.
Southern News
A Year of Growth for the Music Department
The university has celebrated the progress and achievements for its own Department of Music. The department has received numerous gifts and scholarships in hopes of furthering music education.
Southern News
New Faculty Hires Reflect Workforce Growth Areas
A quarter of Southern’s new faculty hires have been put in clusters to represent real-world topics such as climate change, social mobility, and healthcare.
Cresent Magazine
Aspiring Performers Hope to Create Careers
Southern students such as Holly Izzo, Gleeson Edwards, Oghenefejiro Onakpoma, and Connor McCarthy share their musical experiences as they wish to pursue a career out of being performers.
Connecticut Post
New Haven-area Colleges and Universities see Increase in Virus
Colleges and universities in and around New Haven have seen an increase in COVID-19 cases during a general rise of cases in Connecticut. Southern is unfortunately one of those universities.
Upcoming Events
Local News:
Southern News
Health Building Ceremony Symbolizes Forward Progress
The College of Health and Human Services building will be completed in fall 2021 to provide improved opportunities for students and faculty in the health fields.
Southern News
Professors Recognized for Scholarly Achievements at Virtual Celebration
A scholar of the works of William Blake and medieval cartography researcher will be awarded at a Virtual Celebration of Excellence on Nov. 5 at noon on Facebook Live.
National News:
Southern News
Virologist Discusses Latest COVID-19 Therapeutics, Vaccines
Sarah Crawford, a professor of biology with an expertise in virology, recently published a “Medical Research Archives” article regarding current developments with vaccines and therapeutics. She has answered questions such as why younger people are less at risk for the virus and if hydroxychloroquine as an effective solution.
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