Randolph’s 2020 SciFest—including its popular Science Day activities—has moved online, with virtual activities planned throughout the spring. New videos and activities will be posted to http://randolphscience.org/virtual-scifest-2020 every week. The site already includes demo videos—on topics ranging from weightlessness and buoyancy to the speed of sound and internal versus external forces—created by members of the College’s... READ MORE >>
When it became clear that Admitted Student Days would be cancelled because of the COVID-19 outbreak, Marianne Virnelson ’17 began hosting daily live virtual tours through the video conferencing app Google Meet. ... READ MORE >>
As I write this, you are finishing your first week of online learning. I know it was not easy—for you or your professors. But all of you got through it. I can’t thank our faculty and staff enough for diving into this situation and working countless hours to make sure things ran as smoothly as possible.... READ MORE >>
Today is not just Monday, it’s the first day of online classes. This isn’t what we wanted for our spring semester, but our Randolph family is strong. And we will all get through this—together.... READ MORE >>
The following message was sent to students and families on March 19 about the College’s decision to move to online learning for the remainder of the semester and the postponement of Commencement. Dear Students and Families, This is not the email I wanted to write to you this week—or any week for that matter.... READ MORE >>
The following message was sent to faculty and staff on March 16. Dear faculty and staff colleagues, As the pandemic continues to unwind our lives as we knew them only a few weeks ago, I have been reminded that the stresses, strains, and uncertainties will be affecting many people’s mental health. If you need help,... READ MORE >>
The following message was sent to Randolph students on March 15 from President Bradley W. Bateman regarding the decision to transition to online learning in the wake of the increased spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) across the United States. Dear Randolph students, When I wrote last Tuesday to announce that spring break was being extended... READ MORE >>
Randolph College President Bradley W. Bateman sent this announcement to faculty and staff regarding work-related travel. ————————————————————————————————- Dear faculty and staff colleagues, When I announced the end to air travel for College business earlier this week, a few of you wrote immediately to ask about travelling by other means. My answer then was that I... READ MORE >>
As part of efforts to minimize the spread of coronavirus COVID-19, Randolph College is extending Spring Break one week. Students should not return to campus this weekend.... READ MORE >>
As part of efforts to minimize the spread of coronavirus COVID-19, Randolph College is ceasing all air travel for faculty and staff for College business. ... READ MORE >>