This week will mark Great Beginnings, a Murray State tradition that will include activities for new students as they move into their new home on campus to begin their college journey. To protect the health of students, faculty, and staff, students residence hall move-in appointments have been staggered through a new scheduling system. The University has also offered a significant number of private rooms as available to accommodate students if they wish.
Families were greeted by the University housing staff as they helped the students to move in, including resident advisors and residential college heads. Each session followed the health recommendations set by the federal and state authorities, as well as the CDC. Additionally, staff met with students to share key health and safety tips.
"We're so excited to be here on campus and get our son moved in," said Racer mom Stacey Albertson while helping her son and freshman nursing major, Cade, of Salem, Illinois, move into J.H. Richmond Residence Hall. "We've been to campus a few times now but it's great to see everything come alive to start the year off right."
The University's Racer Restart plan, which can be viewed at the link below, is helping to guide the school while adhering to all state, federal, and CDC guidelines.
As part of the initiative, Murray State has established guidelines for the campus community with a thoughtful approach.The 12 Racer Safe and Healthy Guidelines range from social distancing, utilizing Murray State's on-site Health Services, making good choices, and use of personal protective equipment.
Some of the new proactive health measures on campus include signage, plexiglass shields, and hand sanitizer, as well as disinfecting wipes for all classrooms and instructional spaces, among other measures. The University has also provided a Racer Safe and Healthy kit to each student, faculty, and staff member.
Additional safety measures will include new outdoor seating and a climate-controlled modular dining room established beside Winslow Dining Hall. Racer Dining has also added order-ahead options through GrubHub and removed the self-service dining.
As previously announced, the school will be offering a combination of mainly in-person instruction, as well as hybrid, and online instruction.
Registration for the fall semester remains open; you can learn more, apply for admission, and plan an in-person or virtual campus tour today at the link below.
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