It’s surreal to see what are usually packed sidewalks completely empty. If Thursday, when the temperatures creeped into the 80s, had been a normal day, Monroe Park Campus would have been full of students sitting on the small swaths of grass near the library. Some people might have been tabling to advertise their student organization, while others might have taken the opportunity to break out their summer wardrobes.
After the departure of most on-campus students and the move to online classes, Monroe Park Campus is almost devoid of the students, faculty, staff and community members who typically populate its streets.
With the move from in-person to online classes, there are few students, faculty or staff on campus. Photo by Georgia GeenCampus buildings such as Hibbs were closed in response to the virus. Photo by Georgia GeenWith the move from in-person to online classes, there are few students, faculty or staff on campus. Photo by Georgia GeenThe Starbucks on the first floor of Cabell Library was closed prior to the closure of the library on Saturday. Photo by Georgia GeenCabell Library closed Saturday due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the closure, several seating areas were closed off. Photo by Georgia GeenAn uplifting message on the second floor of Cabell Library reads “If you’re feeling overwhelmed, try one of these grounding exercises. Look outside the window. Focus on your breathing and count to 10. Count 10 things that are the same color.” Photo by Georgia GeenCabell Library closed Saturday due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But prior to the closure, the library was almost totally empty. Photo by Georgia GeenSome computers at blocks of desks were put off limits to prevent users from sitting close together. Photo by Georgia GeenCabell Library closed Saturday due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But prior to the closure, the library was almost totally empty. Photo by Georgia GeenPrior to the closure of the library, group study rooms were closed to prevent the virus from spreading. Photo by Georgia GeenCabell Library closed Saturday due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the closure, several seating areas were closed off. Photo by Georgia GeenCabell Library closed Saturday due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But prior to the closure, the library was almost totally empty. Photo by Georgia GeenCabell Library closed Saturday due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the closure, several seating areas were closed off. Photo by Georgia GeenCabell Library closed Saturday due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by Georgia GeenCabell Library closed Saturday due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the closure, several seating areas were closed off. Photo by Georgia GeenWith the move from in-person to online classes, there are few students, faculty or staff on campus. Photo by Georgia GeenWith the move from in-person to online classes, there are few students, faculty or staff on campus. Photo by Georgia GeenWith the move from in-person to online classes, there are few students, faculty or staff on campus. Photo by Georgia GeenWith the move from in-person to online classes, there are few students, faculty or staff on campus. Photo by Georgia GeenMost bike racks on the Monroe Park Campus are empty. Photo by Georgia GeenOn-campus housing is now limited to international students who are unable to return home and to students who would be homeless without on-campus housing. Photo by Georgia GeenOn-campus services will be limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Most bike racks on the Monroe Park Campus are empty. Photo by Georgia GeenSigns of spring are arriving to campus, but few students are there to witness them. Photo by Georgia GeenOn-campus housing is now limited to international students who are unable to return home and to students who would be homeless without on-campus housing. Photo by Georgia Geen
