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Eastern updates mask mandate on sponsored transportation

Eastern updates mask mandate on sponsored transportation

Staff Report April 20, 2022

Eastern has updated the mask mandate on Eastern sponsored public transportation to mask optional on Wednesday in alignment with the change in federal state's policies for masks on public transportation...

Some classes to be mask optional after Spring Break

Some classes to be mask optional after Spring Break

Madelyn Kidd, News Editor March 14, 2022

Upon returning from Spring Break, Eastern faculty members are given the choice by the University to continue wearing masks in class or to be mask optional. Eastern announced Monday, when students and...

Isai Morales, a freshman biology major, tests at Eastern’s Student Recreation Center Court 5 for COVID-19 on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Eastern University President David Glassman sent out an email stating that “all EIU students and employees are expected to complete on-campus SHIELD testing upon their return to campus” for the spring semester.

Changes to Eastern’s masking policy coming soon

Corryn Brock, Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2022

Starting Feb. 28, Eastern will be shifting its Mask Requirements Policy to lift most mask requirements outside of the classroom setting. Under the new policy, all individuals will be required to wear...

Taylor Iverson, a sophomore pre-veterinarian biology major (right) tests for COVID-19 at Eastern’s Student Recreation Center Court 5 on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Eastern University President David Glassman sent out an email stating that “all EIU students and employees are expected to complete on-campus SHIELD testing upon their return to campus” for the spring semester.

Eastern will continue current masking policies

Corryn Brock, Editor-in-Chief February 10, 2022

Eastern will continue with its mask mandate regardless of a ruling by a Sangamon County Circuit Court judge that granted a temporary restraining order to over 140 Illinois school districts, allowing them...

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