UNL Chancellor Ronnie Green on Wednesday said face coverings may be required in classes or academic activities where it is necessary for students to work in close proximity to each other for extended period of time.
In an e-mail to students, faculty and staff Green said masks said examples include:
- Lab courses in the physical sciences, life sciences, engineering and human sciences.
- Performance courses such as dance, music and theater.
- Art and design studios for Architecture, Engineering, Fine and Performing Arts.
- Experiential learning opportunities that require substantial physical interactions in close proximity over an extended period.
In addition, face coverings may be required in a class where the instructor or a student has immediate family members who are unable to be vaccinated.
Green says all students, faculty and staff have to complete a COVID-19 test. He says test results will help UNL to make data-driven decisions on how to keep the campus safe this fall. “If you haven’t been vaccinated yet, I strongly encourage you to do so,” Green said in his e-mail.
Walk-up clinics are being held through Thursday, August 19 at the Devaney Center from 8am to 4pm. Walk-up clinics will be held on the plazas outside the City and East Campus Unions on Wednesday, August 25 and Thursday, August 26 from 10am to 2pm. In addition, the University Health Center is offering vaccinations by appointment.