On May 25, 2020 George Floyd, an unarmed black man, was murdered by a police officer who asphyxiated Floyd by kneeling on his neck for close to nine minutes. Floyd was arrested for alleged use of a counterfeit $20 bill. His murder was filmed and the video of the horrific…
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Operation Safe Campus, explained
On May 19, William Jewell College presented Operation Safe Campus – its initiative to maintain campus health while reopening the campus. What follows is an explanation of Operation Safe Campus (OSC) and other Jewell policies regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. OSC includes a five-level threat assessment – including operational levels 0, A,…
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Jewell plans to welcome incoming students to campus with virtual events
Due to COVID-19, William Jewell College has altered its plans to welcome incoming first-year students to campus. Among the most significant changes to programming, the annual Cardinal Day and Summer Fling events will be virtual in 2020. Cardinal Days will take place June 5, 6 and 20. Cardinal Day is…
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Jewell begins reopening with summer housing and on-campus work
In the midst of COVID-19, William Jewell College will begin to reopen this summer. Starting June 1, employees will be allowed to return to campus to work and some students will be housed on campus. The College is currently in Level B of their Operation Safe Campus and will likely…
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Jewell honors student achievement virtually, Margo Evilsizor wins Faculty Award
On April 24, William Jewell College celebrated student achievement despite the COVID-19 related cancellation of the annual Honors Convocation. Usually, Jewell will host an event to read the names of student winners of institutional awards, highlight the achievements of the Faculty Award finalists, celebrate student achievement in music and announce…
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Jewell cancels Colloquium presentations in response to COVID-19
Due to COVID-19, William Jewell College canceled its annual David Nelson Duke Colloquium Day – at which students present original research to their peers and the public. When Jewell moved courses online, it became clear Colloquium – scheduled for April 24 – would not occur in its typical format. The…
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Jewell offers $1000 scholarship for new Master of Arts in Teaching degree
Due to COVID-19, William Jewell College is offering a $1000 scholarship to students applying to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree. Students are eligible for the scholarship if they apply by May 15 and start courses this summer. Created to address the problem of teacher shortages in the…
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In defense of quarantine hair
With most people stuck inside, away from work, away from school, away from friends and away from beauty salons, strange things are bound to occur. People not used to staying home and isolating – most of us – will quickly find amenities they miss and ways to keep themselves busy.…
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Jewell offers support for students during COVID-19 pandemic
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, William Jewell College has extended student support services in order to promote student welfare during this time. Among these resources include expansion of Student Life support, financial aid policies and academic policies. According to an email from the Student Life office, Jewell has taken services for…
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