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COVID-19 was Announced in China
The people of China learned about a spreading virus in their country known as the Coronavirus. -
Concordia's Spring Semester Began
Classes resumed for traditional students at Concordia coming off of a 6 week winter break. -
COVID-19 Spread to Other Countries
There were 7,818 cases of COVID-19, with 82 cases in 18 countries other than China. -
The U.S. Restricted Travel from China
The U.S. suspended entry of anybody who had been to China within 2 weeks before this date. -
Italy was Affected by COVID-19
Italy's cases rose from 5 to 150 causing the country to shut down many towns. -
First COVID-19 Death in U.S.
A man from Seattle had reportedly died from COVID-19 becoming the first reported death in the U.S. -
President Trump Declared a National Emergency
The National Emergency declaration opens up $50 billion to states, doctors, and hospitals to fight COVID-19. -
Spring Recess for Concordia Students
Concordia went on their regular scheduled spring break. -
Concordia Moved to Online Classes
Concordia announced that they will move to online classes for the rest of the 2020 Spring Semester. -
Concordia Closed Their Campus
Concordia closed its campus to the general public and non-residential students. -
Spring 2020 Commencement Ceremony is Postponed
Due to the affects of COVID-19, the graduates of the Spring 2020 semester will have their Commencement Ceremony in December. -
Many Americans Lost Jobs
Due to the shut down in many states because of COVID-19, nearly 10 million Americans are unemployed. -
Concordia Pass/Fail Option
Concordia announced it will provide a Pass/Fail option or a traditional grading option for students to choose from due to the switching of face to face classes to online classes for the 2020 Spring Semester.