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COVID-19 FAQs posted on SC website on 3-7-20
This document was prepared by public health and health science faculty at Springfield College, and was posted to the College's COVID-19 webpage on March 7th, 2020. It was out of date by the 8th, when cases were reported in Western MA.
Info about Social Distancing, 3-18-20
This document provides information about how to stay healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic, including details about social distancing. This document was posted on the SC COVID-19 webpage on March 18th, 2020, which was the day that the College decided…
Fliers posted by the health science club
This file includes two files that were developed and posted by the SC Health Science Club in late February/early March of 2020. These fliers were initially designed to respond to general concerns during the cold and flu season, but as concerns about…
viral image--photoshop of sistene chapel
A photoshopped image (a BADLY photoshopped image!) of the God / Adam episode depicted on the Sistene Chapel ceiling. Shared on March 14, 2020.
Ask Our Experts - community forum
Flyer for a community forum where the SC community could ask public health faculty and the director of the health center information about COVID-19.
James Naismith's Mask
This post, by @springfieldcollege on Instagram, depicts a maroon and white mask labeled "Springfield College" covering the face of the renowned James Naismith statue on campus. Its caption urges Springfield College students and faculty to play their…
Homemade Masks
Homemade masks giften to my family for personal protection during the COVID-19 pandemic
Made by Rollene Hutchinson 03/30/2020
Made by Rollene Hutchinson 03/30/2020
Food for 24 Hours
Food that students remaining on campus receive during COVID-19
Make-do mask
A Springfield College neck gaiter being used as a mask to wear out in public during the COVID-19 pandemic
Sewing Mask Covers for Local Hospital
During this pandemic, my mom (Kerry Hart) has been working with local Middlesex Hospital to sew reusable mask covers for the hospital workers. The hospital sent out instructions on how to make the covers, and provides the material. So far, my mom…
The Weirdest Order at An Ice Cream Place
The sale of hand sanitizer at a food service location seems somewhat unconventional. It was being produced by my manager/owner of the store's non-profit organization. I heard many times things such as "this is the only hand sanitizer I can find"and…
Ice Cream, but 6 feet Apart
This was a portion of our parking lot and when the CDC recommended that people maintain a distance of 6 feet between people, we drew rainbows (a symbol that stood for 'togetherness' in our town) 6 feet apart to facilitate maintenance of the CDC…
Hope in the Lights
The Guam Reef hotel wrote the word hope in the rooms at the hotel. Due to the virus hotels are closed and some are being used as quarantine centers. The image depicts hope shinning on the island of Guam for better days ahead.
Military Check Points
Guam National Guard has set up check points around the island making sure that residents are not leaving their homes for unessential reasons. They are questioning people at these checkpoints on major roads and patrolling public areas to make sure…
Letter from Mary-Beth Cooper to Study Abroad Student
This source is a letter from Mary-Beth Cooper which was sent to a study abroad student who had to return home from Florence, Italy due to COVID-19. The letter has a typed section apologizing to the student for the disappointing end to the experience,…
Emails from Springfield College as progression of COVID-19 takes place
The document consists of five separate emails sent from the time frame of 1/29/20 through 3/23/20. The first, sent from Patrick Love, VP of Student Affairs, was the very first message students received about being cautious of COVID-19. The next four…
CVS SVP Voicemail to Colleagues
This was a telephone voice message from Emmanuel Kolady Senior Vice President of Eastern US CVS stores sent out to CVS colleagues reminding them of the measures being implicated during the COVID-19 pandemic. The senior vice president begins by…
Social distancing Rule for Springfield college students
This photograph explains the significance on social distancing and keeping yourself protected during this difficult time. This will give future researchers an idea of what Springfield college was like. It also gives people the perspective of how…
Catholic Chaplain Easter email
This is an email from the Catholic chaplain at Springfield College, addressing the challenges of Easter amid pandemic. It also links to several places students could livestream Easter services
Personal Protective Equipment
Here is a picture of a my mom wearing everything should would during her work day. She is wearing, her uniform under the visible paper gown. Then, she has on a KN N95 face mask which is also covered by a face shield. The face shield is solid plastic…