Coronavirus
Rolla mask ordinance goes into effect Nov. 27
The Rolla City Council voted Nov. 23 to pass an ordinance requiring facial coverings in public areas and limit the size of some gatherings in Rolla as an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Read More »Message from Chancellor: With gratitude
Dr. Mo Dehghani, chancellor of Missouri S&T, sent the following message to students, faculty and staff on Nov. 20:
Read More »Return to campus update and clarification
Students have the option to either return to campus after Thanksgiving break to attend their in-person classes or complete the final two weeks of classes remotely. If you are a student and need remote-learning accommodations, please work with your instructors and academic advisors.
Dr. Mo Dehghani, chancellor of Missouri S&T, sent a campus update message to students, faculty and staff on Nov. 16.
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Health care teams respond to COVID-19
The rapid-response decisions the coronavirus brings to campus drive the day-in, day-out work of S&T’s campus COVID-19 response team of contact tracers, testing coordinators and care managers that operate from S&T’s Student Health Services.
Read More »Message from Chancellor: Important COVID-19 Update
Distinguished colleagues and dear friends,
Last week, we recorded the highest number of COVID-19 cases at S&T since classes began in August. Cases are on the rise in Rolla, in our state and across the nation. Given this situation as we enter this final week before Thanksgiving break, it is essential that all of us take even greater precautions against the spread of COVID-19. We plan to return after Thanksgiving break to successfully complete this challenging semester, but it will take every one of us working together for the common cause to make that happen.
Chancellor’s Holiday Brunch canceled, office parties discouraged
S&T Chancellor Mo Dehghani has cancelled the Chancellor’s Holiday Brunch due to the risks associated with the spread of COVID-19. He also strongly discourages any holiday gatherings among students, faculty and staff such as office parties or carry-in luncheons.
Read More »Message from Chief Medical Officer: Thanksgiving safety and safe return to campus
Dr. Dennis Goodman, chief medical officer at Missouri S&T, sent the following message to students, faculty and staff on Nov. 10:
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Recommendations for travel – and after you return
The latest travel recommendations for S&T employees and students are posted on S&T’s coronavirus website. Get a flyer with these guidelines.
Due to the uncertain nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, these recommendations are subject to change at any time.
For seven days after traveling in the U.S. without social distancing or by mass transit:
- Do not attend any groups or in-person meetings other than classes.
- Consider remote work during this time if you cannot maintain social distancing in your work area.
- Check your temperature three times daily. Use the daily screening app, Campus Screen by Edverum.
- Wear a mask at all times on campus, in public settings and events, and whenever you’re around others.
Stay safe during Halloween
Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses, but there are several safer alternatives. If you have COVID-19 or if you may have been exposed to someone with the virus, you should not participate in in-person Halloween activities and should not give out candy to trick-or-treaters.
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