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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<h3>Return to Campus FAQs</h3>\r\n<p><strong><br />January 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<h5>WHEN WILL WE RETURN TO IN-PERSON CLASSES?</h5>\r\n<p>Due to the rise in COVID infections and with the health and safety of our campus paramount, <strong>all spring semester classes will begin remotely and continue to be remote through at least Sunday, January 23</strong>. Students should regularly check their Widener Law Commonwealth email accounts regularly for updated communications.</p>\r\n<h5>HOW DO I ACCESS MY REMOTE CLASSES?</h5>\r\n<p>A master list of all class Zoom links were distributed on <strong>Friday, January 7, 2022</strong>. You are required to attend your classes synchronously at its regularly scheduled time unless your professor informs you otherwise. Class recordings will be made available strictly at the discretion of the professor and are not a substitute for synchronous attendance. Once we resume in-person learning, you will be required to return to campus to attend classes.</p>\r\n<h5>WILL I BE REQUIRED TO GET THE COVID-19 VACCINE IN ORDER TO RETURN TO CAMPUS?</h5>\r\n<p>All students and campus employees within the Widener University system, including Widener Law Commonwealth, who don&rsquo;t already have an approved vaccine exemption for the spring 2022 semester, are required to be vaccinated and receive a booster dose of the Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson &amp; Johnson vaccine and upload their vaccination cards <strong>prior to January 21</strong>.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>To schedule a vaccination, including a booster, please visit <a href=\"https://www.vaccines.gov/search/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https://www.vaccines.gov/search/</a>.</p>\r\n<p>Updated vaccination record cards&nbsp;<strong>must be uploaded prior to January 21, 2022</strong> to <a href=\"https://widener.medicatconnect.com/home.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">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, as soon as possible.</p>\r\n<p>If you are not yet eligible to receive the booster dose because of timing, please complete this brief form: <a href=\"https://forms.office.com/r/Qz3kmZjDb3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https://forms.office.com/r/Qz3kmZjDb3</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\r\n<h5>WILL THE LAW LIBRARY BE OPEN WHILE CLASSES ARE REMOTE?</h5>\r\n<p>Yes &ndash; the Law Library will remain open and available for student use. Please practice social distancing when using the library. Study rooms will be limited to one student per room until further notice.</p>\r\n<h5>WILL MASKS BE REQUIRED ON CAMPUS?</h5>\r\n<p>Our policy still requires everyone must wear a tight-fitting mask that covers the nose and mouth in all indoor campus settings.</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 WEARING A MASK OR 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. Warnings will be issued to students who fail to comply with the indoor masking requirement that may lead to disciplinary action.</p>\r\n<h5>WILL WE BE PERMITTED TO HOST IN-PERSON STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS?</h5>\r\n<p>We are continuing to monitor local conditions and advice from the CDC and Pennsylvania health officials as it relates to in-person student activities and events, including extracurricular activities. While we are hopeful for more &ldquo;normal&rdquo; operations, we are requiring masking indoors for faculty, staff and students until further notice.</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 Student Health Services 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><a href=\"//commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/current-students/coronavirus/covid-19-email-updates/\">Selected Email Updates from Dean Teplitz</a></h3>\r\n<p>Review selected past email updates from Dean Teplitz.</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\">TRAVEL NOTICES &amp; ADVISORIES</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</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 January 10, 2022 at 12:08 PM</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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