Find a chronological listing of the community messages that were sent to Oxy students, faculty and staff during Spring 2020. Key messages include Spanish translations.

L.A. County Health Update & Formation of Oxy Task Force

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH) declared a health emergency this morning in response to six new COVID-19 cases in the county. This week, the College formed a coordinating task force to guide our actions on this important issue.

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Message to Faculty & Staff from Human Resources

This memo to faculty and staff outlines College policies related to work attendance when ill as well as guidance for supervisors and staff on time reporting, telecommuting and international travel.

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Message to Faculty re: Academic Continuity Planning and Coronavirus

This memo to faculty highlights resources that can be used in the event of a circumstance that prevents faculty and/or students from coming to class. It also outlines academic continuity support at Oxy.

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Campus Update from the President and Emmons Wellness Center

A community update from President Veitch and Sara Semal, Oxy’s senior director of student wellness, about the COVID-19 virus, the status at Occidental, spring break travel considerations plus info on preventative measures.

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Info for Students Currently Studying Abroad & Their Families

Information from the International Programs office for students currently studying abroad and how the virus might impact their experience.

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Spring Break Travel Considerations

A summary of travel considerations for community members thinking about travel to countries in Asia that are experiencing cases of COVID-19, including the potential risk of getting “stuck” while traveling to affected countries.

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Follow-up from Emmons Wellness Center

Occidental has been closely monitoring the emerging public health crisis out of China known as the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), commonly referred to as the “coronavirus.” Updates on what you as a community member should know.

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Campus Update from Emmons Wellness Center

An update on the status of the Coronavirus and what the College is doing to ensure the safety of the Oxy community in addition to preventative measures.

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Occidental and Coronavirus: What you need to know

Occidental has been closely monitoring the emerging public health crisis out of China known as the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), commonly referred to as the “coronavirus.”

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