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  2021-11-01

  Getting Funds to get Students Home due to COVID-19 Pandemic

  When this series of emails was sent to St. Mary's Faculty and Staff it really hit hard and really touched me. I didn't realize that some students did not have any means of getting back home, students were not prepared for this at all and due to the pandemic all dorms and classes were cancelled, they were worried they would not make it home. So, St. Mary's sent an email out reaching out to everyone that was able to give funds and send students home. When this pandemic hit us no one was prepared for what was to come.
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  2021-10-14

  Jobs/Businesses Closed during Covid-19 Pandemic

  I want to begin that looking through google website I found some interesting images that went well with what I believe are very important reminders of how and when the pandemic just hit San Antonio. This is important to me because it is a reminder of when businesses/schools were closing and people were losing their jobs and being furloughed had no clue where this pandemic was taking us and so many people lost their homes, no way to put food on tables, or pay bills, etc. Not knowing if we would ever come back to the job we once had and relied on for many years a change that no one knew how it would impact our lives dramatically. For me personally at my employment when I received an email that they will soon let people go from their jobs or furloughed I was worried out of my mind, and a constant thought, of “What will I do if I lose my job.” Something like this can never be forgotten and is a reminder of how our lives can change due to a pandemic that no one ever thought would ever happen and not even prepared for.
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  03/17/2021

  Heather Martens Oral History, 2021/03/17

  This is an oral history of Heather Martens by Monica Ruth, about her experiences of the pandemic. Heather shares her experiences as an administrator and facilitator of staff in her work role, her thoughts on pandemic life at home, and as a mother and partner. Heather also speaks a bit about conflicts over mask wearing, and what she hopes the future holds.
• 2021-01-14

  What I did

  Over the course of online learning I would usually get up go to class and wait for a break. I would get up at about 7:45 and then get dressed in a cozy sweatshirt and some fuzzy sweatpants or shorts depending on how hot it was. Then I would look at my schedule and go to my class. After my class I would eat and then continue classes until the end of the day. I think the most challenging part of online learning was probably just making sure I had everything and that I wasn't missing a class or that my Wi-Fi was working. I think the best part of online school was getting to stay in my pjs. Over covid we decided to go to Nashville, it was so awesome. I barley had to wear a mask, and no one was really crazy about it. I loved it we got to eat out without a problem. I even got to go shopping. I got a rust colored sweater, some brown leathery boots, and a cute black bandana with orange, yellow, and green flowers. Over all I think the best part of covid (and by far the funniest) was when me and my dad went out to Malibu. We went to a shopping center and we were the only one without masks walking outside. This old woman was walking as well and when she saw us she called us creepy and moved to side like she was scared. I mean I get it but still how are we creepy for not wearing masks. Over all though, quarantine hasn't been that bad.
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  12/03/2020

  Anonymous Northeastern University Student Oral History, 2020/12/03

  This is an interview with a classmate. In the interview we discuss the handling of the pandemic and we also discuss previous pandemics as well as what we can learn from them going forward.
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  2020

  Jewish Melbourne: TBI Bubs & Bagels

  " We join together with the youngest members of our community for music and engaging interactions designed to help families get ready for Shabbat. Join us at 10.30am every Friday Morning or if you prefer, you can view past episodes via our YouTube channel"
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  2020-09-17

  Jewish Melbourne: Sholem Aleichem students baking for Rosh Hashone

  "This week our students have been busy preparing for Rosh Hashone! Our Grade 4 students enjoyed learning how to braid a khale through an amazing baking session, while our Grade 1 students loved baking delicious honey oat slice!"
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  2020-03-10

  Prep for a Pandemic

  A single panel illustration giving ideas of ways to prepare for the pandemic.
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  2020-04-05

  Neighbors prepare for surge. 2 of 2 - Scituate, MA

  Image of food pantry stocked with fruits, vegetables, munchies, sweets and wine, after new warning from Gov. Baker.
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  2020-04-05

  Neighbors prepare for surge. 1 of 2 - Scituate, MA

  Image of cleaning/disinfectant supplies in stock for home use, after new warning from Gov. Baker.
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  2020-04-20

  Alaskan Native Villages Prepare for Predicted Flooding Without Additional Assistance

  Villages monitor National Weather Service predictions, developing a response plan to anticipated flooding in 2020. Press release cites: "This year in particular it is really important that our villages make their own plans and preparations because of the spread of COVID-19- the pandemic is taking the focus of many agencies and resources." #IndigenousStories