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•  MARCH 30, 2020 •

FSU begins new chapter of remote learning

Florida State University began a new chapter in its history Monday, March 23, as the entire campus moved to remote learning in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Administrators, faculty and staff across campus rose to the challenge of transitioning about 42,000 students and more than 3,000 faculty and instructors into this new era of remote learning in just two weeks. Read more ...

FSU brings campus to life through virtual services, activities

One way that Florida State is supporting students during this unprecedented time is through Virtual FSU — a new, virtual hub for student services and engagement opportunities, created by the Division of Student Affairs. It includes information for virtual health and wellness, mental health services, the Career Center, Food Pantry, case management support as well as links to opportunities to be active, meet about wellness and find engaging things to do online. Read more ...

FSU psychology professor discusses moral decision-making, social distancing

Public health officials are asking people to avoid socializing with others to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. That means people often have to make tough decisions about how to respond. It’s this kind of moral decision-making that Paul Conway, an assistant professor of psychology, studies. Conway discusses how people make moral decisions regarding socializing during this coronavirus outbreak. Read more ...

FSU history professor reflects on the Black Death and its lessons for COVID-19

The Black Death looms large in the history of infectious disease. As the world deals with the outbreak of COVID-19, Florida State University Associate Professor of History Ben Dodds, a specialist in medieval England as well the Black Death, talks about life in the 14th century and lessons we can take from that moment in time. Read more ...

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