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President Dr. Kenneth M. Macur provides a statement regarding the death of George Floyd, and lays out Medaille’s detailed plan for diversity, equity and inclusion at the College.
Using information and recommendations from public health and higher education industry experts, Medaille is proceeding with all the necessary planning and safety measures to prepare for students to be back on the College’s Buffalo and Rochester campuses for the start of the fall semester.
International studies major Mohamed Maalim speaks about the bonds Say Yes staff members form with students, and explains how those bonds serve to motivate and inspire him and other students, both in school and in life.
Junior Mackenzie (Mack) Baker, Senior Brock Kroening and Sophomore Martin Romero share their thoughts on the switch to online learning and how Dr. Patricko helped them along the way.
Serving as a role model on how to best adapt and stay positive, Dubill describes how she viewed the switch to remote teaching as a learning opportunity for herself and how she was inspired by her students.
Public speaking adjunct instructor and Buffalo News journalist Brian Meyer continues to connect with his students virtually, and has received rewarding feedback that demonstrates the impact of caring educators.
Dr. Daniel Kotzin explains how a student in his African-American History course has shown remarkable improvement since the transition to remote learning, and how she can now serve as a role model for how to best succeed in the online learning environment.
Early childhood education major Hannah Wallace shares how she has seen the Medaille community come together in meaningful ways and how many bonds have been strengthened recently due to the communication and support demonstrated by fellow students, faculty and administration.
Dr. Hinds shares how Blackboard training and the system’s functionality have made the transition to online learning a smooth one. She utilizes the platform to teach core communication skills and offer a space where students can feel heard during this unprecedented time.
Director of TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) Laura Horton ’06, ’11 shares how her team has been continuing to offer support to Medaille students, and even faculty and staff, remotely, serving as a “pocket of peace” amid the chaos.