Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President
November 13, 2020
Dear OSU Students,
Earlier today, Gov. Kate Brown announced a statewide two-week freeze to address the rapid spread of COVID-19. New measures announced by the Governor to take effect beginning Wednesday, Nov. 18, will impact Oregon State University operations.
The virus that causes COVID-19 is spreading quickly in our state and our immediate attention is required. The Governor’s measures include limiting social gatherings, working from home to the greatest extent possible, and the closure of some facilities. As of this notice, Oregon State University in both Corvallis and Bend is now operating at the University’s Operations Level 3.
Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, the following will be in effect at all OSU locations:
OSU students, let’s continue do our part to slow the spread of this virus.
While this statewide freeze and university operational adjustments do not go into effect until Nov. 18, 2020, we strongly encourage you to immediately curtail all non-essential activities, stay home as much as possible, and practice maximum social distancing.
As you consider your plans for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, if you travel, we ask that you remain in the location that you are traveling to, until the start of Winter term. More guidance on traveling, preparing for the last two weeks of fall term, and guidance for your winter term return will be provided in the coming week.
Thank you,
Dan Larson
OSU Coronavirus Response Coordinator
Vice Provost for Student Affairs
Oregon State University
Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President
624 Kerr Administration Building, Corvallis, Oregon, 97331
leadership.oregonstate.edu/provost