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UR settles Jaeger retaliation suit with $9.4 million

The uproar over the allegations spurred a federal lawsuit, an investigation, and the resignation of then-president Joel Seligman.

UR student and staff member have coronavirus. Monroe County has 81 cases, 2 fatalities.

As of 4 p.m. Monday there are 81 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county.

2020 commencement canceled

It's uncertain what will replace the celebrations planned. Mangelsdorf indicated that she is considering the options for a “virtual University-wide event.

Satisfactory/Fail is default grading system for semester

Satisfactory credits will count for majors, minors, and degree requirements. Students may choose to get a letter grade through an online form.

Spring break extended five more days following student outcry

Provost Robert Clark wrote that the extension applies to AS&E, Eastman, "and some other schools."

Updates for Eastman students on changes to campus services 

Students wishing to stay in the Student Living Center must be approved by Assistant Dean of Student Affairs Robert Bones.

Strict requirements for campus housing detailed in dean’s email

Students cannot stay on the AS&E campus unless they face travel restrictions, housing insecurity, or come from a country with a severe COVID-19 risk.

Updates on changes to food, housing, and other services

Dining locations are take-out only, and students are expected to leave once they’ve picked up food and paid. Use of reusable cups and clamshells is halted.

Undergrads asked to remain off-campus, classes to move online for semester

Classes will be held online for the rest of the semester, and spring break will be extended for two days to prepare for online classes.

UR restricts sponsored travel in latest coronavirus announcement

UR events must be limited to 100 people, UR Communications said. Athletic contests will continue, but without spectators.