Sarah Lawrence College Update 10-5-20

As many LPWA members know, SLC has had a very measured campus opening this fall, with only a portion of their students in residence along with very strict pandemic related safety protocols. SLC reports their safety protocols include wearing masks at all times anywhere on campus except in dorm rooms or when eating and 6 foot social distancing all the times (even in classes). No informal gatherings of more than 10 people, and in the past few weeks SLC has begun to allow formal gatherings of no more than 25 — all with social distancing.

SLC has asked for LPWA’s help encouraging neighbors to wear masks if they are walking on the public streets through the campus as a way to further encourage students to comply with the college’s safety protocols. The college is aware they can’t require masks to be worn on public streets and many may think it’s unnecessary outside, but it would be an acknowledgement that the neighbors are supporting the college in its efforts to mitigate risks for their students, faculty and staff as well as the surrounding community. The LPWA Board has considered and supports SLC’s request.

SLC’s COVID related updates can be seen here: https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/fall-2020/

SLC’s general events calendar is here: https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/news-events/events/