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March 28, 2020

COVID Share Your Story #RITtigers #19, Finance Major's Point of view

I am working a lot more from home and stopped talking to others face to face. I am also not going anywhere unless it is urgent. I am adjusting by adjusting my workplace, buying food from other places and talking to my peers online or through social media. The good things about this experience is that housing is partially refunded and that I got an extra week to prepare myself for this. If I could give a message to myself at the start of this semester, what would I say?

March 26, 2020

COVID Share Your Story #RITtigers #15, Visual Media Major's Point of view

Yes, I had to change my capstone project as it involved a lot in-person interactions and sharing it during Imagine RIT. I had to adjust and make it a virtual delivery, which is a challenge, but I am grateful for my capstone class to work on this together. One really good thing that is coming out of this COVID=19 experience is that I've been doing 'through the window' shoots around my neighborhood to document what we all are going through. I practice strictly social distancing, and I hope to continue as long as it is safe to do so. I've seen beautiful positivity sharing around in my neighborhood because of this project. You can see on my Instagram @ameliakhamilton for the photos I've done. https://www.instagram.com/ameliakhamilton/ If I could give a message to myself at the start of this semester, what would I say? Cherish every moment. Grab every opportunity. Appreciate what you have!

March 26, 2020

COVID Share Your Story #RITtigers #14, Physics Major's Point of view

Once we were directed to leave RIT, I was overwhelmed. Things felt so uncertain and hopeless, I was seriously considering dropping out. But after the outpouring of support from all corners of RIT, and especially the academic provost's decision to offer pass/fail options, I truly felt that things would be okay. The situation is manageable and RIT is here for us. There is so much love within our community, and I'm trying to help spread it wherever and whenever possible. Even though we're physically distant, I feel closer than ever to my family and friends. Everyone is checking in on one another and actively trying to make the day brighter. For instance, I've reconnected with many friends from high school in the form of meme-sharing and messages of support. I've even become closer to my younger sister by recording music together. We have seen examples of the world as a beautiful, interconnected community. Let's keep it going. Spread the love <3 If I could give a message to myself at the start of this semester, what would I say? Keep your room clean, keep your chin up, keep your friends close, it's all going to be okay.

March 26, 2020

COVID Share Your Story #RITtigers #10, Mechanical Engineering Technology Major's Point of view

Well outside of the obvious classes going to online, I have had to give extra attention to my classes regarding assignments and due dates, it isn't the teacher's job anymore to hand out stuff. I have had to learn on my own, I can't go to the lectures to learn, I have to read the textbook, or attend Zoom meetings which only some of my teachers have. I sort of have this feeling of "you're on your own now" and it's completely up to me to succeed. It does feel quite lonely even though I am with my family because all of my friends are away back home and the only interaction with them is through social media and such. What really upsets me is that I had a job on campus and I liked going to work and making money. Now, I don't have any income and when I am not doing schoolwork I am doing generally unproductive stuff like watching TV or playing video games. The adjustment is a weird one, I feel like I am getting used to it but I am still wary that this new system will come up and screw me out of nowhere. I guess some good things to come out of this was that I am finally getting proper use out of my laptop, I finally cleaned my room and I have interacted with my family more. I do enjoy the home cooked meals. I also am really excited for when this is all over and I can have fun with my friends again. If I could give a message to myself at the start of this semester, what would I say? Enjoy your time while you have it. Spend as much time with friends as you can, and make more friends. No one saw this coming and the lack of social interaction has really taken a toll on me.

April 13, 2020

Cultural Insights: Interviews in the Creative Sector #19 … Noah Stubbs, City of Evansville

In response to COVID-19, the Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science launched the mini-series, "Cultural Insights: Interviews in the Creative Sector," to highlight colleagues and professionals working in the same or similar field of museum professionals.

April 10, 2020

Cultural Insights: Interviews in the Creative Sector #17 … Catherine Huff, High Museum

In response to COVID-19, the Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science launched the mini-series, "Cultural Insights: Interviews in the Creative Sector," to highlight colleagues and professionals working in the same or similar field of museum professionals.

2020-07-29

"Public Health Emergency - Office Closure"

"The risk to the health and safety of Tribal Town members, Tribal Town staff throughout the state and surrounding communities from the COVID-19 Coronavirus continues with increasing numbers of cases being reported locally. Tribal Town offices must remain shutdown to ensure that Kialegee Tribal Town staff members and visitors maintain safe social distancing practices."

May 4, 2020

Plague Journal, Day 52: Tale of the tip

I'm keeping a Covid-19 journal. In the latest entry, I forget to tip a delivery man, try to rectify my error, fail. Or not:

May 3, 2020

Plague Journal, Day 51: CoronaWorld oral history, 3rd-grade teacher

I'm keeping a Covid-19 journal. In the latest entry, I interview a third-grade teacher at a bilingual third-grade class at a public grammar school (K-6) in the Bronx.

April 26, 2020

Plague Journal, Day 44: Shouldering CoronaStress

I'm keeping a Covid-19 journal. Here's the latest entry, in which The Girlfriend, my sisters, brother, and mother discuss the challenges and exhaustion of doing normal things -- moving supplies from an art studio, shopping at Target, leaving a parking garage -- in an abnormal time.

2020-06-05

"Procedures For Reopening Kaw Nation Complexes To The Public On Monday June 8th, 2020"

"All Kaw Nation entities will be reopening to the public, on Monday June 8, 2020, with some guidelines that must be followed to protect the public and all employees."

2020-07-25

Phillip Hoile Oral History, 2020/07/25

This is an interview of Phillip Hoile about the impacts that COVID-19 pandemic has on his job. He also speaks about questioning the information and why there's so much conflicting information in the media about COVID-19. Phillip offers his thoughts on why he and his family chose to take preventive measures such as masks and social distancing during COVID-19. He also talks about what it's like to live in a small community like Blanchard, Oklahoma instead of a larger city and the benefits it provides during a pandemic. He also explains the ways COVID-19 has altered his family plans and what he has done to create new activities to spend time with his granddaughter. Phillip offers advice about living through other crises, such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, and his optimism that these things will eventually pass too.

2020-07-25

Deborah Hoile Oral History, 2020/07/25

This is an interview of Deborah Hoile about her day to day life during the COVID-19 pandemic. Deborah is retired and speaks about spending time taking care of her granddaughter. She offers her thoughts on the effects of the pandemic upon her community of Blanchard and ways that it has responded to COVID-19. Deborah also talks about the ways COVID-19 has affected seeing some of her children and grandchildren, as well as her thoughts about how the community of Blanchard could benefit from its current desire to watch over its more vulnerable population.

2020-07-24

Stephanie Kelley Oral History, 2020/07/24

Stephanie Kelley, a seventh-grade science teacher from Carlsbad, California, discusses her school district’s decision to terminate in-person instruction, the implementation of distance learning strategies, and the future of K-12 education in the United States. As a nationwide debate over the effectiveness of distance learning ensues, Stephanie believes that technological platforms can be a powerful tool when utilized correctly. Stephanie shares how community building in the classroom at the beginning of the year helped establish higher levels of student trust and participation during virtual instruction. Beyond the classroom, Stephanie discusses her hobbies during the COVID-19 pandemic, including television, reading, and accompanying her husband to local dog parks. Looking ahead, Stephanie believes that schools in her region are not ready to fully reopen, citing a persistently high number of positive cases. Stephanie shares that public health officials should be listened to when deciding whether schools should close due to a pandemic. She also expresses extreme disappointment at the level of political interference in children’s education.

April 28, 2020

Plague Journal, Day 47: "Needs improvement"

I'm keeping a Covid-19 journal. The latest entry, which sees me in a lousy mood, thinking about life's now routine uncertainties, and taking a typical walk made new by CoronaWorld.

April 25, 2020

Plague Journal, Day 43: CoronaWorld oral history, college dean

I'm keeping a Covid-19 blog. In the latest entry, I interview a private university dean about his work helping students manage the transition of a semester uprooted by CoronaWorld.

2020-07-30

"Boone-Apache Public Schools 'Return to Learn Plan' 2020-2021"

"This fall will bring a new school year with new challenges that we have never faced before as a school district. While it is our intention to open and hold school in the fall like any other year, we know there will be some differences. We are working on providing a safe environment that limits exposure by social distancing in the best way possible and still maintaining student learning at a high level. We know that returning to school campuses will bring a risk of exposure and it is important for each of us to do our part to keep everyone as safe as possible."

2020-05-15

Apache Casino Hotel Reopening

"Today the Fort Still Apache Tribe Economic Development Authority Board of Trustees authorized the reopening of the Apache Casino Hotel, a popular gaming destination in Lawton, Oklahoma, starting at 10:00am on Thursday May 21, 2020."

2020-05-18

Covid as a collage

I wanted to make something that was colorful and cheerful to remind people of the good things that are still happening in the world and that it is okay to find a light even in the darkest of times. None of this is to take away from the grim situation we are facing on a global level. It is hard to ignore the lack of medical supplies, the millions of people who have lost their jobs and that the economy is at a historical low point. I want to continue to help in any way I can, focus on the positive and hope that we as a nation can come together and beat this pandemic.

2020-05-20

Quarantine self-portraits

Self-portraits created and donated anonymously by a student to depict their experiences and emotions in quarantine, during the stay-at-home order in Wisconsin: "Photography can express so many emotions and ideas so I wanted to create something that would invoke the feelings that I have felt over my time in quarantine. I chose to do self-portraits because I thought it was an obvious nod to being in isolation away from family and friends. I also used a mirror in all my photos to reflect my time in quarantine as to show the immense amount of time I’m stuck in my own head recently. I’ve had a lot of time to reflect on what I want in the future and what I’ve done in the past." 05/20/2020

2020-06-06

A prayer

This is the prayer I wrote the night that President Trump poses with a bible in DC after tear gassing protesters after the death of George Floyd. I was so upset and so distraught I felt called to do some. As an offering of peace, a plea to God, a form of action that would hopefully help and to provide me with a simple, small way I could take action in my life, I sat down to write. About 20 minutes later I had penned this prayer. From time to time in my adult life I have written prayers like these - poems, thoughts to help me meditate and resolve problems in life. A way of lamenting. It hangs on my bathroom mirror so that I might pray it each time I wash my hands. (When I read it, it takes more than 20 seconds, so I can accomplish a thorough hand washing and prayer for peace and a cure simultaneously.)