Hello everyone,

Thank you for centering our community and being attentive to the Community Compact and the campus quarantine over the past two weeks, our efforts together are how we can keep our entire community healthy and safe. We are sure many of you are eager for, and may have questions about, what exactly happens once campus quarantine is over.

Starting next Monday, February 1st you will have access to additional buildings, resources, and programming on campus. You should know that if the College changes its operating level many, if not all, of these services and building operations will be adjusted accordingly. We will make every effort to inform you when changes occur. A reminder that you can always review the COVID-19 Dashboard which includes the College’s current operating level. 

This email includes a few highlights of what you can expect and you should review the Spring 2021 Residential Experience information page for full information and details. If you have specific questions related to academics, such as classes, please be in contact with your professor or faculty member.
 

Links to Act On: Spring 2021 Residential Experience information page; Reminder Bathroom Responsibilities; Embark to register for events; EMSWebApp to reserve space start Feb 1st; Off-Campus Shuttles
 

Programming and Shuttles:

Be Well Pop Up

This Friday, January 29th from 11:30am to 12:30pm stop by the vestibule area outside of the Dining Commons to grab a Be Well kit. Students can select from Zen Garden, Glitter Jar, and Sock Buddy kits, along with some other Be Well items. These will be available on a first come first serve basis and limited to one kit per person, with priority going to those who signed up for them prior to arrival on campus this spring. 
 

Events and Community Connections

There will be some in-person, small-group activities that follow health and safety guidelines along with Massachusetts state capacity requirements (we’re kept to no more than 10 inside or 25 outside at the moment).

For the full calendar of events, online and residential, review the College calendar and also Word Out on Mondays and Thursdays! You can use Embark to sign up for residential specific events, prior registration is required. You can anticipate:

• Every other week Crafter-noons, pick up the supplies ahead of time and join in on learning how to do the craft online or on your own time: First one on Tuesday, February 9th Collage Art (this can also be done on your own time!)

• Every other week Community Center gatherings: First one on Saturday, February 6th Blanchard Games
• Monthly surprises and College traditions

Cultural Centers, Unity Center, and Elliot House

The Cultural Centers, Unity Center, and Elliot House (Religious and Spiritual Life) will have satellite space open to residential students during set days and times each week. This is an opportunity to come together, in smaller capacities. To learn more about the Cultural Centers and the Elliot House or join for the Open House online this Friday, January 29th 4pm to 6pm.

Kendall Sports and Dance Complex

The Kendall Sports & Dance Complex will be available for in-residence students. More information about hours and availability can be found on the Kendall Sports and Dance Complex website.

Shuttles and the PVTA

A twice weekly shuttle will be offered one to CVS and Big Y, the other to Trader Joe’s and Walmart. For more information and to sign up for the shuttle.

The PVTA will be running for the spring semester. Keep in mind that you are only allowed to travel a 10 mile driving distance from the College per the Community Compact and the intention is that any travel is in order to pick up necessary materials and supplies.
 

Building Access:

All residential students will have OneCard swipe access approval for buildings in which you have in-person classes, as well as for those in which you are allowed to gather in designated rooms by reservation (e.g., the Library, Dwight, Reese, Ciruti and the Art Building). You will also have access to areas within Blanchard Hall in the Community Center, Kendall Sports and Dance Complex, and Cultural Center and Elliot House (Religious and Spiritual Life) satellite spaces.

• For how to make seating reservations in academic buildings and the Library, to know the open days and hours, etc. please review the Spring 2021 Residential Experience information page.

• The Community Compact must be followed in all spaces, this includes wearing a facial covering, maintaining physical distance, and no eating.

• You must adhere to room capacity limits at all times and follow seating demarcations if they are present.

• After the use of a reserved space or class, you should leave the building.

Warmly,

Marcella Runell Hall
Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students
mhall@mtholyoke.edu

Rachel Alldis
Associate Dean of Students and Director of Residential Life
ralldis@mtholyoke.edu

Latrina Denson
Associate Dean of Students, Community and Inclusion
ldenson@mtholyoke.edu

Alicia Erwin
Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Involvement
aerwin@mtholyoke.edu

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