Communications
38
USMMA Issues Coronavirus Update #8 – Remote Library Services
KINGS POINT, N.Y. (March 26, 2020) –Today, USMMA issued updated Library service information, including new hours of operation and capabilities available remotely.
While the Library will remain closed to the public until further notice, the staff will continue to provide remote services...
USMMA Issues Coronavirus Update #6 - Memorandum from the Dean - Changing Course to Online Learning - Third Trimester 2020
KINGS POINT, N.Y. (March 20, 2020) – USMMA today issued the following memorandum from the Academic Dean and Provost, Dr. John Ballard, announcing the start of third trimester online classes.
Shipmates:
COVID-19 has forced us to make several significant course changes;...
USMMA Issues Coronavirus Update #4 - Additional Information on Delayed Return
KINGS POINT, N.Y. (March 13, 2020) –Yesterday, USMMA issued guidance that delays the return of the Regiment of Midshipmen and encourages staff and faculty to minimize potential exposure to COVID-19 by maximizing telework and frequently self-assessing relative health before reporting to the...
USMMA Issues COVID-19 Update #3, Delays Midshipmen returning to the Academy
KINGS POINT, N.Y. (March 12, 2020) – The USMMA Coronavirus Response Team continues to meet regularly to discuss issues concerning this challenging and rapidly-evolving health environment.
Today, we want to address some breaking issues that have immediate implications for...
USMMA Issues Coronavirus Communication #2 - Continues Updates on COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus
KINGS POINT, N.Y. (March 6, 2020) – The USMMA Coronavirus Response Team meets regularly to discuss issues concerning the challenging and rapidly-evolving health environment surrounding COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus.
As stated previously, safety, health,...
USMMA Midshipmen to March in NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade
KINGS POINT, N.Y., March 5, 2020 – On Tuesday, March 17th, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Regimental Band, “George M. Cohan’s Own,” USMMA Color Guard, and Regiment of Midshipmen will march in New York City’s 259th St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
This year’s Grand Marshall...
USMMA Announcement on COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus
KINGS POINT, N.Y. (March 2, 2020) – We are closely monitoring the worldwide status of the COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus. The virus originated in China, but has recently been the source of significant outbreaks in Korea, Iran, Italy and Japan. As of this date, no members of the Academy community (...