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Quinnipiac University Involvement Fair celebrates a maskless outdoors

The Involvement Fair marks the first major on-campus mask-less event since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Quinnipiac SGA to hold elections in two weeks

Students will vote for two senior class senators, two junior class senators, two multicultural and identity senators, a liberal arts senator, a veteran senator and the whole first-year cabinet.

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A week away from commencement: Here is an update

In just under a week, Quinnipiac University’s commencement ceremonies will be underway, celebrating both class of 2020 and class of 2021.  The class of 2021 ceremonies starts May 8, at 9 a.m. and concludes May 11, at 5 p.m.  Four days later, the class of 2020 ceremonies kicks off on May 15, at 9 a.m.…

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Quinnipiac University’s school wide vaccine clinic has students wondering about the future of their college experience

This past week, Quinnipiac University held a two-day vaccine clinic for their students. In a year riddled with protocols and uncertainty at Quinnipiac, students are unsure of what to expect when they return for the summer and fall semesters. “I’m nervous to see how things play out,” said Leigh Giffault, an occupational therapy student at…

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Hamden religious leaders discuss adapting to COVID-19

Since the pandemic began, area religious institutions have had to adapt how their communities pray and connect.  At Hamden Plains United Methodist Church, Pastor Brian Bodt said that they started doing broadcast ministry, something they have never done before as their Bishop closed the churches for public worship on March 13, 2020. Bodt’s church ran…

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Quinnipiac leaders share diversity and inclusion efforts updates in “Inclusive Excellence” webinar

Quinnipiac leaders hosted  “A Community Update on Our Journey to Inclusive Excellence” on Wednesday afternoon, April 28. With the last session in November, the meeting provided the community with progress reports on the 10 Point Plan and beyond that have taken place in the last six months. The session was led by Dr. Don C.…

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SPB’s final big virtual event of the year: Pete Davidson

Quinnipiac University’s Student Programming Board (SPB)’s virtual conversation with Saturday Night Live cast member Pete Davidson on Sunday had mixed reviews. The broadcast was moderated by fellow cast member Mikey Day and open to only Quinnipiac students. Students attended virtually as the in person event was cancelled due to rain. SPB Mainstage Chair Brianna Hasso…

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Students swarmed Quinnipiac’s bookstore this week as their remaining meal points were approved to be used in the bookstore

All year, Quinnipiac University has long lines: to get Starbucks drinks, to get mail and to check out at the dining hall. This week, however, there were record-long lines outside of the university’s bookstore.  To help students use their meal points, the university’s dining advisory board announced last Sunday that students could spend their remaining…

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First-ever Bobcat Day interrupted by rain and thunderstorms

Quinnipiac’s Student Government Association (SGA) organized the first ever Bobcat Day for the QU community set aside to take place today. This all-day event took place on the third and final self-care day given to students in place of Spring break. Yet, the event’s signature carnival on the Quad was cancelled due to inclement weather.…

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One day wasn’t enough for Quinnipiac: Here’s what the university’s Earth Week looks like

Normally, Earth Day is only one day. This year, Quinnipiac University decided to make it a week. Events are taking place from April 18 to April 24 on Quinnipiac’s three campuses and virtually through Zoom. Festivities kicked off on Sunday with a photo contest on Instagram and a clean-up at Sleeping Giant State Park. Students…