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CCSU Women's Basketball Postpones Team Activities Due to COVID-19
The Central Connecticut State University women’s basketball team has paused all team activities due to coronavirus. A statement on the CCSU athletics website says the pause is due to “positive COVID-19 tests among tier-one personnel.” A notice sent to members of the CCSU community says “tier 1” includes student-athletes, coaches, team athletic trainers and managers. No additional information was immediately…
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A Health Care Worker Shares the Powerful Poem She Wrote for Her Patients and Colleagues Battling COVID-19
An occupational therapist who has been treating COVID-19 patients during the pandemic says the suffering and death she and her colleagues have witnessed over the past year have taken a a steep emotional toll. Lizzy Pesch joined LX News to share a powerful poem she wrote about the experience and the moment that inspired her put her feelings on paper.
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CCSU Students Reflect on Social Distancing as University Reports Downward COVID-19 Trend
There has been an uptick in coronavirus cases in Connecticut, especially in some communities with colleges. For example, Sacred Heart University’s president made an emotional plea Tuesday for students to follow pandemic precautions. At Central Connecticut State University, there have been zero positive results in the past six days, according to CCSU President Zulma Toro. “This is not how I...
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Spring Break is Canceled for Thousands of Connecticut College Students
So far, there’s been about 30 cases of COVID-19 among college students and staff living on campus at the four universities in the state college system. “Unlike what we’re seeing around the country, where there’s hundreds of cases at some of these universities we’ve been very fortunate at our four universities so far and I hope to continue that...
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State Universities Cancel Spring Break for 2021
Spring break at Connecticut’s four state universities was canceled and several public schools around the state were closed Monday because of the resurgence of the coronavirus. Leigh Appleby, a spokesman for the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities system, told the Associated Press Monday that spring break, originally scheduled for March 15 to March 21, has been canceled at Central Connecticut…
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Connecticut State Universities Announce Modified Spring
The four Connecticut state universities that are part of the CSCU system announced a modified spring schedule that will mean no spring break.
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CT LIVE!: COVID Safety Precautions at Connecticut's State Colleges and Universities
Taylor talked to Mark Ojakian, President of Connecticut State Colleges and Universities, about what they are doing to keep everyone safe on campus.
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CCSU Cancels In-Person Graduation Ceremonies, Moves to Virtual Ceremony
Central Connecticut State University has decided to cancel two upcoming in-person graduations due to ongoing concerns from the coronavirus pandemic. The school had originally planned an in-person commencement ceremony for its May 2020 graduates in October. But with state guidelines still limiting large group gatherings, the university opted to cancel the October 11 event and schedule a virtual option on…
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Multiple CCSU Students Test Positive For COVID-19 After 2 Off-Campus Social Gatherings
Multiple students from Central Connecticut State University have tested positive for COVID-19 and school officials said they have connected many of the positive cases to two off-campus gatherings. School officials said eleven commuter students and one resident student/staff tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. According to officials, the school’s contact tracing team has connected many of the positive cases...
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‘I Don't Think Education Will Ever Be the Same:' Gov. Marks Start of College Classes at State Schools
“I was looking forward to going to some football games, tailgating, you know, going to some basketball games, and really supporting the teams,” said Tatianna Rosa, a sophomore from Manchester who transferred to Central Connecticut State University this semester. However, that part of the college experience will have to wait. For now, it’s all about academics at CCSU. Rosa...
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Classes Begin at Connecticut State Colleges and Universities
Connecticut State Colleges and Universities began classes today and there are several noticeable changes for students amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Each student was required to test negative for COVID prior to beginning the semester. Everyone who comes to campus must also take a daily online health survey. The majority of students are taking online courses this semester. There are fewer…
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Program Aims to Make College Campuses Safe During Pandemic
Several Connecticut colleges are partnering with Hartford HealthCare for a program aimed at making their campuses safer during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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CCSU Holds New Welcome Back System For Residential Students
Central Connecticut State University is implementing a new system for students to live on campus as it welcomes students back.
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Students Begin Phase One of Move-In Process at CCSU
Students started to move onto campus at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, but because of COVID-19, there are new procedures in place and the move-in is being done in two phases. On Wednesday, phase one of the move-in process began. It’s a completely different process for new and returning students. Phase one consisted of students bringing all...
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Phase One of Move-In at CCSU Begins
Many changes being implemented for this years move in day
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CCSU Begins Phase 1 of Move-In Day
CCSU students got to move onto campus today.
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CCSU Move-In Day: Phase One
CCSU Freshmen starts phase one of their move in today and it looks different then years past.
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Hospital Beds to Be Set Up at CCSU, Dorms to House Medical Staff, First Responders
With colleges transitioning from in-person classes to online learning because of the COVID-19 pandemic, local colleges are transforming to meet the needs created by the medical crisis. Central Connecticut State University is preparing for the National Guard to set up hospital beds in some of its facilities and the school is opening some dorms to medical staff, as well as…
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Several CCSU Employees May Have Been Exposed to Coronavirus
Officials at Central Connecticut State University said several employees may have been exposed to coronavirus. Someone who does not work at CCSU tested positive for coronavirus and may have come in close contact with an employee, according to the university. In the last three days, that employee may have come in contact with a dozen colleagues and they have all…
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20 CT Residents Test Positive For COVID-19
Twenty people in Connecticut have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Governor Ned Lamont.