Category: Coronavirus

“Protecting our Nest” update August 12, 2022

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A message from the Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Montose Streeter, and Campus Nurse, Joy Taylor, sent on August 12, 2022: In the more than two years since COVID-19 first affected our campus, the collective determination and resilience of Hawks Nation have been demonstrated again and again. The university has discontinued the campus dashboard […]

Commencement 2022 | May 7 at 10 am

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Chowan University has decided to hold the 2022 Commencement ceremony indoors at the Hawks Athletic Center on Saturday, May 7 at 10:00 a.m. It will also be available via live stream on YouTube. Candidates for Graduation – report to the parking lot on the Vincent Athletic Center side of HAC. Rehearsal is 7:30 a.m. The […]

Fall 2022 COVID Guidance

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As of March 17, 2022, Chowan University has adopted a mask-optional policy. As of now, Chowan’s mask optional allows faculty and staff the option to require students, colleagues, etc., to wear masks in classrooms, labs, and offices. Please note that outside classrooms, labs, and offices, students, faculty, staff, and visitors may choose to wear a […]

COVID19 Update | March 17, 2022

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The below message was shared with faculty, staff and students via Chowan University email on March 17th. Please carefully review the message below from President Peterson:  As of this morning, March 17th, the latest update regarding our county’s Community Level of risk for Covid-19 is low in Hertford County.  Staying true to my commitment to […]

Chowan University hosts “Viruses and Vaccines: Are the Rumors True?”

Chowan University hosts “Viruses and Vaccines: Are the Rumors True?”

Chowan University hosts “Viruses and Vaccines: Are the Rumors True?” Entering Turner Auditorium in McDowell Columns Hall, students viewed the large screen with the familiar picture of the spiky sphere virus, SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19. Students were there to attend the presentation, “Viruses and Vaccines: Are the Rumors True?”  This session was led by Chowan’s […]

COVID-19 Update | September 15, 2021

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A message from Dr. Montrose Streeter, Vice President for Student Affairs: Thank you to all members of the Chowan University campus community for continuing to embrace a spirit of concern and service by adhering to our community expectations. As we navigate this important time for our university and country, we must operate as ONE CHOWAN […]

COVID-19 Update | July 2021

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A message from Dr. Montrose Streeter, Vice President for Student Affairs: Chowan University administration communicated our intent to return to a more vibrant traditional campus experience for Fall 2021. Vaccinations are an essential tool in accomplishing this goal. We strongly encourage our students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated. The research and data have demonstrated […]

COVID19 Update XXXVII – June 3, 2021, 11:50 am

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N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper updated his executive order relative to COVID-19 and lifted many restrictions to reflect the latest public health guidance from the NCDHHS and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on May 14th. As has been the case under previous executive orders, college and university presidents retain the authority to impose public health requirements on their campuses […]

COVID19 Update XXXVI – January 27, 8:30 pm

Governor Roy Cooper and the North Carolina Department of Health announced that North Carolina will extend the Modified Stay at Home Order that requires people to stay at home between 10 pm and 5 am through at least February 28, 2021.  Travel to and from work; to obtain food, medical care, fuel or social services; or to take […]

COVID19 Update XXXV – January 6, 9:45 pm

Governor Roy Cooper and the North Carolina Department of Health announced that North Carolina will continue the Modified Stay at Home Order after a rapid increase in North Carolina’s key COVID-19 trends. The Order requires people to stay at home between 10 pm and 5 am remains in effect until at least January 29, 2021.  […]