Summer Classes to be Held Virtually Due to Continuing COVID-19 Threat
Due to ongoing developments with the COVID-19 pandemic, no on-ground classes will be held on campus at Lindenwood during the summer 2020 terms, including summer semester, MBA (five-term), and trimester. An email announcing the decision was distributed Tuesday afternoon, April 7, from Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Marilyn Abbott to students, faculty, staff, and parents.
Lions’ Relief Fund Created for Students in Need from COVID-19
Lindenwood University has created a new Lions’ Relief Fund to assist students who are struggling with challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Message From President John R. Porter
As this week draws to a close, I think it is helpful to reflect on what has transpired. It is sometimes hard to believe that in a little under three weeks, we have gone from planning for the return of our students from Spring Break to this complete shift in the way we work, teach, and learn.
Desir Donates 20,000 Meals to Area Foodbank in Response to Coronavirus Crisis
Lindenwood University alumnus Pierre Desir is again in the news for his philanthropic efforts. The NFL defensive back recently donated 20,000 meals to area food banks for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lindenwood Employees to Work From Home Starting March 23
As of Monday, March 23, all Lindenwood University faculty and staff will be working from home and all on-campus offices will be closed to the public and university employees. Lindenwood personnel and offices will be available for business by telephone and email to provide continuity in university operations and student support services.
Lindenwood to Extend Virtual Classes through Spring Semester
Lindenwood University announced March 16 that it will offer classes solely in a virtual format through the duration of the spring semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The move was announced in an email to students, faculty, staff, and parents from Lindenwood President John Porter.
Lindenwood University Switching to Virtual Classes until March 30
In light of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, Lindenwood University has determined it will switch entirely to virtual classes from March 13 to 29 for all class sessions at all locations. Residential students, who are on spring break through March 15, are strongly encouraged not to return to campus if possible.
Alpha Chi Honor Society Inducts 48 Lindenwood Students
The Alpha Chi national honor society inducted 48 new members from Lindenwood University March 3 in the Piers Stewart Lounge in McCluer Hall.
Lindenwood Public Safety to Train on Responding to Mental Health Crises
Lindenwood University’s Public Safety and Security is providing training to respond to mental health crises and situations to its personnel.
Student Brittney Huck to Receive Richard S. and Nelle Dabney Award
Lindenwood University special education major Brittney Huck will receive the Missouri Council for Exceptional Children Dabney Award on March 5 in Columbia, Mo. Huck is the eighth Lindenwood recipient of the award in the past 20 years.