Message from the Chancellor-COVID-19 March 18, 2020 3:10 p.m.
The latest about the coronavirus situation at ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ…and redbuds
Dear Texas Woman’s Community:
I hope this message finds you well amidst a growing number of reported COVID-19 cases in Texas, across the country, and around the world.
In these times, we often forget to “stop and smell the roses,” but as I crossed campus this morning on my way to the office, I took a moment to enjoy the emerging spring beauty around us. With everything in flux, some things never change: our redbuds are as beautiful as ever! Our Health and Wellbeing Initiative also offers timely and thoughtful posts on , , and .
Measures to curb the impact of the novel coronavirus on our communities continue to increase. I am extraordinarily proud and appreciative of all that faculty and staff are doing to help our students succeed this semester all the while also addressing their own challenges. I am also grateful to hear the stories of patience and understanding from our students.
As I listen and engage during our emergency management meetings each morning—on Google Meet—I recognize the challenges faced by our students, especially those in our arts programs, labs, and field-based experiences given the social distance recommendations by local and national authorities. Many of these programs have significant barriers to overcome. Some of the methods I have heard used are as simple as videocall music lessons and as innovative as projects started by Sam Flippin, our orchestra director. He has invited string players to join a virtual orchestra!
As the adage goes: necessity is the mother of invention. I would love to hear the ways you are helping each other, your neighbors, and our communities despite the challenges we are all facing. Stay well! And, I look forward to connecting with you again tomorrow!
With Pioneer Pride,
Carine M. Feyten, Ph.D.
Chancellor and President
P.S. For the latest, see the ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ Coronavirus Page.
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