WMATA pushes Silver Line extension opening to 2021
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is now projecting that the Silver Line extension will open in April 2021, more than two years past the original December 2018 completion goal.
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Student organizations to operate virtually for rest of semester
Student organization leaders will use platforms like Zoom and FaceTime to maintain relationships among members and hold executive board meetings.
JK Moving, Storage Squad to pack student belongings over video chat
GW is enlisting JK Moving and Storage Squad to use video chat to identify and pack students’ belongings, which will be stored until the next academic year.
Students planning to go abroad in fall can apply for on-campus housing
Officials are allowing students slated to study abroad this fall to apply for on-campus housing “as a back-up.”
Arts, science faculty modify courses in response to transition online
Faculty teaching arts and science courses are using videos and online interactive exercises in place of on-campus activities for the rest of the semester.
COVID-19 could reduce international student population in incoming class: officials
Officials say they have put enrollment measures in place in anticipation of reduced international student enrollment in the Class of 2024.
Former Ward 2 Councilmember drops out of special election
Former Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans has dropped out of the special election scheduled to fill his seat after he resigned earlier this year.
Students create document to funnel resources for peers affected by COVID-19
Student leaders have published a spreadsheet on which students can communicate their needs and offer support to peers as COVID-19 continues to impact student life.
Student launches petition to move classes to pass/fail basis
A student has launched a petition to push administrators to convert online courses to a pass/fail basis, citing disruption before and during the instructional continuity period.
Open access to residence halls discontinued during break
Tap access to residence halls was turned off Saturday at 1 a.m., according to an email sent shortly before 10 a.m.