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October 8, June 3, May 23, May 14, Navigate Left. Navigate Right. Photo Essay: Dogs in the Sun. Photo Walk Through the International District. Mask Fashion. Chocolate Dipped Desserts. Photo Essay: Black Owned Restaurants. Hello Em. She made sure to point out that, although the law school often operates independently from the rest of campus, its students, faculty and staff are all part of the larger Seattle U community.

For many graduating students, the announcement of the cancellation of an in-person commencement was expected, yet disappointing all the same. Lance Slichko, a fourth-year civil engineering major, is planning on graduating in June. Slichko hoped that commencement would be in-person, though he understands how tough that would have been during COVID Despite this, Slichko did think that the university may have made the decision too soon. Michaela Moore, a fourth-year marketing major, is going to be the first person in her family to graduate college.

She noted that it was particularly hard to hear right at the time that King County cases are decreasing and restaurants are starting to open again.

Steve mentioned in an email that they were looking at in-person opportunities, possibly students graduating by college, especially if they break it down by major or graduating in small groups. The decision to cancel in-person graduation represents the latest disappointment for students following a year full of loss and uncertainty due to the ongoing COVID pandemic. Top Stories. Coming to an End. Cancel reply. Your email address will not be published.

Sundborg, S. Regarding faculty and staff financial situation in fiscal year , Clements said that the university will unfreeze job openings, give faculty and staff wage increases and restore five percent of their retirement contribution.

Cancel reply. Your email address will not be published. Register Your Vaccination Status. Close Menu. Donate Media Videos Gallery Podcast. As students return to classrooms, the novelty of in-person instruction is pronounced, as only the fourth-year class has experienced a full year of non-pandemic life at Seattle U.

While this has obvious implications for the difficulty of re-adjusting to a new mode of learning, it also means a loss in the natural connections between classes which typically develop as a result of shared classes and dorm life. One new space where students and clubs will have the opportunity to study or socialize in addition to taking classes is the new Jim and Janet Sinegal CSI, which began construction before the pandemic and officially opened on Sept.

He underscored the importance of students to have quality study and relaxation spaces in their free time. While the university can quantify its improvements to facilities and the health of students, the intangible nature of student socialization will make it difficult to track how students new to campus are doing.

Counseling and Psychological Services is still conducting services online, and offers mental health screenings and consultations to all registered students. As Seattle U returns to in-person instruction with new leaders and buildings, it is still unclear how students will handle returning to semi-normal instruction. Top Stories. Sundborg, S. Coming to an End.