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This morning, the Board of Trustees convened for a public presentation and discussion about the projected financial impact of COVID-19 on UNC’s FY 20 and FY 21 budgets, as well as various measures that are being considered to address projected shortfalls in the months ahead.

Yesterday, Governor Polis shared that we are seeing evidence of a flattening of the curve in Colorado thanks in large part to social distancing and the implementation of the state’s Stay at Home order.

As with all Trustee meetings, it is open to the public and I encourage you to attend virtually.

Since I announced that we would begin transitioning courses to alternate delivery, one of the most frequently asked questions I have received has been what will happen to Spring 2020 Commencement.

We have all used the word unprecedented more times than we can count lately, but few words better reflect the recent changes in our personal and professional lives.

Over the past couple weeks, we have all experienced unprecedented changes in our work and personal lives that would have been unimaginable just a short time ago.

We know that the last couple weeks have presented each of you with unexpected news. Classes that met face-to-face just days ago are going online for the rest of the semester, and you are not sure what that experience is going to be like.

As alumni and friends of UNC, you are undoubtedly paying attention to our decisions and prevention efforts in response to the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.

This is a time of incredible uncertainty both on campus and in every facet of our lives. I would like to thank each of you for the hard work you are doing as we adapt to a situation like none we have experienced before.

The University of Northern Colorado has been actively monitoring the rapidly evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and providing regular updates to the UNC community as the situation changes.