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<p class="x_MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b class="">Message regarding the University and Departmental response to COVID-19</b></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">Category: Administrative - #1</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">Date: March 10, 2020 </p>
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</span></span>The Executive Dean has reported that, “Students will be paid despite the changes that are occurring in the context of this COVID-19 situation. All GRAs, GTAs and undergraduate work study students will continue to be paid, whether or not they
can come in to their usual workplace. More guidance will be forthcoming.” </p>
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</span></span><b class="">BEWARE of COVID-19 phishing messages. </b>Universities in the state have been experiencing phishing attempts centered around COVID-19. These have led to possible ransomware attacks. Please be cautious and attentive.<b class=""></b></p>
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</span></span>University Central HR will be putting out information about issues like telecommuting and other forms of workplace accommodations. That guidance is expected later today.<b class=""></b></p>
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</span></span>All events surrounding the sesquicentennial celebration on March 21 have been canceled.<b class=""></b></p>
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