RECAST | Evergreen Remote Update May 8, 2020
From:
Betz, Amy <betza@evergreen.edu>
Date: May 8, 2020, 5:36 PM -0700
Dear faculty and staff,
Each Friday of spring quarter, the Evergreen Remote communications team will send a summary of updates about teaching and working remotely, including changes made to Evergreen’s COVID-19 webpage, messages that have been sent out, and information that is forthcoming. Our goal is to ensure our community is apprised of important information related to remote learning, teaching, and services and to reduce the volume of communications you are receiving. Please be sure to check your email filter and junk settings so you don’t miss a message. Here are this week’s updates:
COVID Webpage Update:
Evergreen’s COVID-19 student resources and employee resources pages – updated regularly. Recent updates include:
A list of local wifi hotspots available added for staff and for students
Summer 2020 tuition and fees information added to financial aid and tuition page for students
New Webpages:
Individual
Study Options for Summer Quarter
Campus Communications:
Update on Status of Working Remotely at Evergreen and Paid Administrative Leave – message sent by Laurel Uznanski to all staff, Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Planning for Fall 2020 – message sent by George Bridges to all faculty and staff, Thursday, May 7, 2020
Planning for Fall 2020 – message sent by George Bridges to all students, Friday, May 8, 2020
Gʷídəq Student Union (GSU) Communications:
Student Trustee Application deadline extended through Wednesday, May 13.
The next COVID-19 Support Group will be held Friday, May 15 at 4pm. Zoom info and call in are listed on the GSU webpage.
Declaration of Candidacy application for student representatives is open through May 13.
GSU is offering food delivery on pop-up food bank days (every other Tuesday).
GSU is covering the cost of course texts through the bookstore until May 15 or funds are depleted. Fill out the Book Request Form to request support.
Public Communications*:
The Cooper Point Journal is online for spring quarter! Come check us out on our website or on Facebook (@yourCPJ) and Instagram (@yourcpj). Some recent articles that may pique your interest:
“Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, Commencement Goes Virtual”
“Being Asian American in the Time of COVID-19”
“Art
Feature: Isabelle O’Connor”
May 11th Event: The Daniel J. Evans Library presents “Put a Little Honey in My Sweet Tea” performance by E. Patrick Johnson, scholar and performer. This show is based on stories told by black queer men and women who were raised in or living in the U.S. south. Open to the campus community and the public.
Monday, May 11 at 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm PDT (“doors” at 5:00pm)
Zoom webinar details: https://evergreen.zoom.us/j/92368420141
ID: 923-6842-0141
* Have a story to highlight? Complete a project request form to help bring awareness to important work happening currently. Submissions will be reviewed and prioritized with available resources and feasibility in mind.
Reminder: Upcoming events and deadlines with support and resource links
Annual Academic Statement Due, Thursday, May 14, 2020
Summer/Fall Time Ticket Distribution will be by May 22, 2020
Tacoma Spring Fair, May 16-23, 2020
Academic Fair, May 27, 2020
Final Academic Statement Due – extension for Spring 2020 graduates to June 30, 2020
In Progress – topics the Evergreen Remote/COVID-19 work groups are currently addressing:
Summer and fall catalog updates
Virtual Academic Fair (Wednesday, May 27, 4-6pm) Planning
Thank you and we hope you have a nice weekend. If you
have any questions, please contact EvergreenRemoteCommunicationsDL@evergreen.edu.
On Behalf of the Evergreen Remote Communications
Coordinating Group,
Amy Betz
(co-lead)
Christine Hoffmann (co-lead)
Julie Slone (co-lead)
Correan Barker
Jadon Berry
Melinda Bratsch-Horsager
Susan Harris
Eric Pedersen
Therese Saliba
Laurel Uznanski
