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Gardner-Webb University - Campus Safety | Promotional Video

28 Jul 2023 · 2 min

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The promotional video from Gardner‑Webb University welcomes students back to campus and outlines the university’s COVID‑19 safety protocols for the upcoming academic year. It explains that masks must be worn in all residence hall areas and every campus building, including during in‑person classes, though they can be removed while eating. Students are required to maintain a six‑foot distance from classmates, stay home if they feel ill, and will not be penalized for missed coursework; professors will accommodate make‑ups. The video highlights that essential campus services—dining, the campus shop, student activities, the Career Center, Counseling Center, and Tutoring Services—remain open. Outdoor recreation is encouraged, with options such as walking, running, biking, scooter routes, disc golf, and quad relaxation, but gatherings are limited to 50 outdoors and 25 indoors. Throughout, the narration emphasizes community solidarity, the university’s commitment to a safe in‑person experience, and school spirit (“Running Bulldogs”).

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Hey, Running Bulldogs! It's exciting to have everyone back on campus. This year is going to look very different, but we're going to get through this together. Here are some things you need to know to help keep our campus and community safe. So when and where do you need to wear a mask? Yes, in the residence hall. And you can lose your mask in your room. But you'll need to keep it on here. And here.
And here. And always wear a mask here too.
Shh. And in here. And yes, you'll need it here. Don't worry, you can take it off when you're in your seat and ready to eat. Masks are required in all campus buildings and must be worn during all in-person classes. Make sure you are 6 feet from your fellow classmates. If you're not feeling well, don't come to class. Don't worry about class if you're sick. Your professor will work with you to make up any assignments and tests. You won't be penalized for missed time related to COVID. This is still where we can meet up with friends.
Yeah, we can hang out, have coffee, and study. Resources and services like dining, the campus shop, student activities, the The Career Center, the Counseling Center, Tutoring Services, and more are still open and ready to serve you. So what can we do on campus? Well, we can do many of the same things, just a little differently. Our campus is more than 200 acres. Explore Lake Hollyfield, walk, run, bike, or scooter our 3-mile route around campus. Play disc golf or relax on the quad. Just remember to limit outdoor gatherings to 50 and indoor gatherings to 25 of your closest friends. While this year may look a little bit different, we're all in this together. We're running Bulldogs!
We're here to get a great education, make lifelong friends, and prepare us for our future careers.
So let's all do our part so that we can keep our experiences in person as they should be.
Sko Dawgs!