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    "content": "<h1>Coronavirus Information and Updates for the Widener Law Commonwealth Community</h1>\r\n<h4>Widener University and Widener Law Commonwealth are actively monitoring the Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.&nbsp;Law school information and updates about developments with the illness, Widener Law Commonwealth&rsquo;s response to it, or any impact on law school classes or operations will be available here. Additionally, links will be provided to <a href=\"https://www.widener.edu/coronavirus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Widener University's coronavirus webpage</a> and communications.</h4>\r\n<h2>Important Information for Widener Law Commonwealth</h2>\r\n<p><strong><br />May 2022<br /></strong><em>The information on this page is current as of the time of its posting. Due to the rapidly evolving nature of issues and guidance surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the information provided below is subject to change and this page will continue to be updated. Please check back regularly.&nbsp;</em></p>\r\n<p>As of <strong>Monday, May 16,</strong> masks will be optional on the Widener Law Commonwealth campus. Students participating in learning experiences off campus should follow the masking policies of the respective organization.</p>\r\n<p>Anyone who wishes to continue to wear a mask for any reason is encouraged to do so, and we will respect individuals&rsquo; decisions and treat them with sensitivity. With this in mind, WLC students should be aware that professors may choose to ask them to wear a mask during their classes. Because of this, we recommend everyone continue carrying a mask with them at all times and to consult with their professors.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Throughout the summer, Widener University officials will continue to monitor our campus case trends and community transmission rates. If numbers increase, it may require us to return to broader masking requirements, based on these metrics and CDC guidance.</p>\r\n<p>N95, KN95 and KF94 masks are available on a first-come, first-served basis for those who want them at our Campus Safety Desk in the law library building.</p>\r\n<h5>WILL I BE REQUIRED TO GET THE COVID-19 VACCINE?</h5>\r\n<p>All students and campus employees within the Widener University system, including Widener Law Commonwealth, are required to be vaccinated and receive a booster dose of the Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson &amp; Johnson vaccine and upload their vaccination cards to&nbsp;<a title=\"https://widener.medicatconnect.com/home.aspx\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https://widener.medicatconnect.com/home.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">https://widener.medicatconnect.com/home.aspx</a>. Sign in using your Widener credentials and upload a photo of your vaccine card, including your booster information.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>\r\n<h5>WHAT IF I HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION THAT IMPACTS MY ABILITY TO GET THE VACCINE?</h5>\r\n<p>Widener will recognize documented medical exemptions. Please contact <a href=\"http://sites.widener.edu/studenthealth/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Health Services</a> at (610) 499-1183 as soon as possible so they can evaluate your unique situation. Medical exemptions can only be granted through <a href=\"http://sites.widener.edu/studenthealth/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Health Services</a>.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<h5>WHAT IF I DO NOT HAVE AN UNDERLYING MEDICAL CONDITION BUT JUST DO NOT WANT TO GET THE VACCINE?</h5>\r\n<p>The university has determined personal, philosophical, and religious objections to the COVID-19 vaccine requirements will not be recognized.</p>\r\n<h5>WHO CAN I CONTACT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WIDENER UNIVERSITY&rsquo;S COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY?</h5>\r\n<p>A list of frequently asked questions is available on MyWidener and at <a href=\"http://www.widener.edu/coronavirus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.widener.edu/coronavirus</a>. You may also direct questions to <a href=\"mailto:covid@widener.edu\">covid@widener.edu</a>.</p>\r\n<h5>WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM NOT COMPLIANT WITH THE VACCINATION POLICY?</h5>\r\n<p>Students, staff, and faculty who are not vaccinated or have not received an exemption will not be permitted on campus.</p>\r\n<h5>WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF A STUDENT IN MY CLASS CONTRACTS COVID?</h5>\r\n<p>If you or a classmate contracts COVID, we will work with you and the University&rsquo;s <a href=\"http://sites.widener.edu/studenthealth/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Health Services</a> office to determine what mitigation and contact tracing efforts are needed. This is how we have effectively managed similar situations this semester with our Civil Law Clinic, which has been operating in person without the need for closures. Please contact <a href=\"http://sites.widener.edu/studenthealth/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Health Services</a> and Dean Teplitz if you test positive for COVID.</p>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https://www.widener.edu/coronavirus/positive-covid-19-cases-by-campus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Positive COVID-19 Cases by Campus</a></h3>\r\n<p>The information on this Widener University webpage reflects weekly and monthly data on the number of individuals who have reported positive test results&nbsp;for COVID-19. All students and staff must report symptoms and positive test results to Student Health Services at 610.499.1183 or&nbsp;<a title=\"Student Health email\" href=\"mailto:studenthealth@widener.edu\">studenthealth@widener.edu</a>.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<h3><a href=\"//commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/current-students/coronavirus/spring-2021-update/\">Spring 2021 Update</a></h3>\r\n<p>November 6, 2020: Widener University Commonwealth Law School Interim Dean Michael Hussey provides updates to students on the Spring 2021 semester.</p>\r\n<h3><a href=\"//commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/current-students/coronavirus/a-look-forward/\">Fall 2020 Update</a></h3>\r\n<p>July 28, 2020: Widener University Commonwealth Law School Interim Dean Michael Hussey provides updates to students on the Fall 2020 semester.</p>\r\n<h3>Health &amp; Safety Plan for PA Dept of Education</h3>\r\n<p>The Pennsylvania&nbsp;Department of Education requires Pennsylvania postsecondary education institutions to publish a &ldquo;Health and Safety Plan&rdquo; before resuming in-person operations. Widener's plan will be communicated to students, faculty, and staff and is available online as well.&nbsp;<a href=\"irl://2540//\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See Widener's Health and Safety Plan.</a></p>\r\n<h3>Contact Information</h3>\r\n<p>Registrar:&nbsp; <a href=\"mailto:cwreg@widener.edu\">cwreg@widener.edu</a>&nbsp;or Teams Chat:&nbsp; CWREG<br />Financial Aid: <a href=\"mailto:aalawrence@widener.edu\">aalawrence@widener.edu</a> or Teams Chat:&nbsp; CWFINAID<br />Career Development:&nbsp; <a href=\"mailto:elmandrell@widener.edu\">elmandrell@widener.edu</a> or Teams Chat:&nbsp; ELMANDRELL<br />Law Library:&nbsp; <a href=\"mailto:refcwlaw@widener.edu\">refcwlaw@widener.edu</a><br />Media Services:&nbsp; <a href=\"mailto:bmfearnbaugh@widener.edu\">bmfearnbaugh@widener.edu</a><br />ITS Help Desk:&nbsp; <a href=\"mailto:hbhelpdesk@widener.edu\">hbhelpdesk@widener.edu</a><br />Dean of Students:&nbsp; <a href=\"mailto:rbteplitz@widener.edu\">rbteplitz@widener.edu</a> or Teams Chat:&nbsp; RBTEPLITZ<br />Campus Safety:&nbsp; 717.541.1911</p>\r\n<h3>University Communications</h3>\r\n<p>All Widener University (main campus) communications are available at <a href=\"https://www.widener.edu/coronavirus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">widener.edu/coronavirus</a>. We encourage all members of the Widener community, including faculty and staff, to monitor <a href=\"http://www.widener.edu/coronavirus\">widener.edu/coronavirus</a> for important updates that may pertain to them.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<h3>Additional Resources</h3>\r\n<p>Links are also available at <a href=\"https://www.widener.edu/coronavirus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">widener.edu/coronavirus</a>.</p>\r\n<div class=\"row align-center medium-unstack\">\r\n<div class=\"columns\">\r\n<div class=\"quick-links__set\">\r\n<h5 class=\"h4 h4-exception\">Helpful Links and Information</h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CDC: Coronavirus Disease 2019 Information for Travel</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CDC: Travel Health Notices</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travel.State.gov: Travel Advisories</a></li>\r\n<li><a title=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/science/community-levels.html\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/science/community-levels.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"8\">COVID-19 community level information</a>&nbsp;</li>\r\n<li><a title=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"9\">CDC guidance on face coverings and masks</a>&nbsp;</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"columns\">\r\n<div class=\"quick-links__set\">\r\n<h5 class=\"h4 h4-exception\">GENERAL INFORMATION</h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/sick-with-2019-nCoV-fact-sheet.pdf\" target=\"parent\">CDC: What to do if you are sick with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><em>COVID-19 or other pandemics or epidemics may impact the learning experience in unpredictable ways. The University reserves the right at all times to cancel, suspend or delay all or any classes or programs provided by the University, to transition all or any classes or programs to an online or hybrid format, closing campus facilities, or to take any other measures that the University deems necessary in order to protect the health and safety of University community members and/or to comply with health and safety laws, orders, ordinances, regulations, and health and safety guidance issued by local, state and national public health officials.</em></p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<p><strong>Last Modified:</strong> This page was last updated on June 21, 2022 at 11:23 AM</p>",
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    "box_content": "<h5>CONTACT INFORMATION<br /><br /></h5>\r\n<p><strong>Randi Teplitz<br /></strong>Assistant Dean of Students<strong><br />Phone:&nbsp;</strong>717.541.3901<strong><br />Email:&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"mailto:rbteplitz@widener.edu\">rbteplitz@widener.edu</a></p>\r\n<h5>Related Widener University Page</h5>\r\n<p><br /><a href=\"https://www.widener.edu/coronavirus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">widener.edu/coronavirus</a><br /><br /></p>\r\n<hr />\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><br />CONNECT WITH US!<br /><br /></strong></h5>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Follow us on Facebook\" href=\"https://facebook.com/widenerlawcommonwealth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"irl://639//\" alt=\"Facebook Logo\" height=\"30\" width=\"30\" /></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a title=\"Follow us on Twitter @WidenerLawCW\" href=\"https://twitter.com/widenerlawcw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"irl://645//\" alt=\"Twitter Logo\" height=\"30\" width=\"30\" /></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a title=\"Follow us on Instagram @WidenerLawCW\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/widenerlawcw/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"irl://1755//\" alt=\"Instagram Logo\" height=\"30\" width=\"30\" /></a><br /><br /></h5>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>#StillWidener</strong></p>",
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