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University updates COVID testing information

By Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor | July 30

In an email on Wednesday, the University announced that while nearly all students will have to be tested for COVID-19 before classes start, they do not have to receive the test before returning to Auburn.

A member of Delta Zeta sorority wears a Bid Day headband during Bid Day 2017 on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017 in Auburn, Ala.

Auburn Panhellenic announces fully virtual recruitment

By Virginia Speirs | Campus Writer | July 28

Recruitment week will still be held Aug. 8-15, and chapters will be able to host virtual meetings with parents of new members after Bid Day.

AU postpones spring, summer commencements 'indefinitely'

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | July 27

Instead of commencements, Auburn University will be opening campus buildings on Aug. 8 for deans to greet graduates returning to Auburn. Graduates will also be allowed photos inside Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Remote counseling will be extended into fall

By Virginia Speirs | Campus Writer | July 23

Students may either sign up for telecounseling over the phone or a session through AUSecure, a special form of Zoom with extra encryption to provide further security and privacy.

Auburn details required COVID testing for fall 2020 students

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | July 22

All Auburn students will receive free Stay Safe Together test kits, but some may be encouraged to test on-site at one of 14 Alabama locations. Private tests are also accepted.

Auburn grad takes a direct approach to primary care

By Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor | July 17

Dr. Efe Sahinoglu’s clinic in Birmingham, Alabama, uses direct primary care, allowing him to spend more time with individual patients and communicate with them outside appointments, something he says helps during the pandemic.

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University requires all students to get COVID test before returning to campus

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | July 16

In an effort to return students safely to campus this fall, Auburn University will require all students to be tested within 14 days prior to their return to campus.

COVID cases at EAMC have 'nearly tripled' in two-and-a-half weeks

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | July 14

As COVID-19 numbers across the state continue to rise, EAMC is reporting a steady increase of hospitalizations and ventilators in use.

Auburn University loses $15 million from pandemic

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | July 10

Kelli Shomaker, Auburn's chief financial officer, recently spoke with The Plainsman to provide insight into the University’s financial impact from COVID-19 since March.

Helen Keller Hall in The Quad on Feb. 9, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

Quad halls to undergo renovations in five phases

By Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor | July 9

The renovation will encompass interior upgrades, updates to electrical and mechanical systems and modifications to satisfy conditions set by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Auburn University releases reopening plan for fall

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | July 8

The University has released a plan, "A Healthier U," which details the changes being made to Auburn's campus and schedule to allow for reopening this fall. Included in the plan is a revised fall schedule, apps to report your symptoms and mask guidelines for University buildings.

The Quad residence halls on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

University Housing announces ‘Safe and Simple’ fall move-in

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | July 7

Auburn’s move-in process has been modified this fall for incoming on-campus residents because of the coronavirus. Check-in will be curbside and there will be no volunteers.

Campus Rec reopens today with new safety measures

By Virginia Speirs | Campus Writer | July 7

The Rec will offer both in-person classes and live classes through Zoom. Sanitization will be scheduled throughout the day, but masks are required when moving through common areas.

Auburn's campus reopens with new social distancing strategies in place

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | June 30

With thousands of students and faculty expected back this fall, Monday's reopening was the University's first opportunity to test strategies for containing the spread of COVID-19 on campus.

Transportation Services updates incoming for summer, fall

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | June 25

The Plainsman spoke to Transportation Services director Don Andrae, who outlined safe health practices being introduced to campus transportation and detailed a new scooter share program launching this fall.

RA training to be shorter and online this year

By Virginia Speirs | Campus Writer | June 23

In past years, RA training has been two weeks long and in person. Now, due to social distancing protocols, training will be reduced to five virtual days.

The COVID-19 outbreak has seen many University operations altered in response.

Face masks required in University facilities starting today

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | June 22

The new policy applies to all buildings and includes classrooms and laboratories, except private offices and residence hall rooms, according to the University.

Auburn Panhellenic announces revised recruitment plan

By Virginia Speirs | Campus Writer | June 21

There are three options for the new sorority recruitment schedule, which will be held the week of Aug. 8-15.

How Auburn plans to reopen campus in the fall

By Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor | June 18

Students and University employees can expect a COVID-19 contact-tracing app, class recordings, physical distancing in classrooms and policies on face coverings and backup faculty as they return in August.

Provost announces on-campus classes will be over by Thanksgiving

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | June 16

The fall 2020 semester will begin on Aug. 17 as originally planned and end on face-to-face on Nov. 24, the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, according to Provost Bill Hardgrave.