Gavilan College postpones and cancels events

Hollister, Calif. (KION)

Administrators at Gavilan College have decided to cancel and postpone events as a precaution to the spread of the coronavirus.

The cancelations follow the latest guidance for colleges and universities from the California Department of Public Health.

Cancellations include:

• Outside use of campus facilities: All outside use of campus facilities will be suspended until the end of March.
• Classes: Classes will remain in session, however, faculty will be receiving guidance on:
  • Encouraging students who are sick to remain at home or leave campus
  • Setting up Canvas shells for classes for use as needed
• Cosmetology: Services to the public are suspended through the end of March.
• Athletics: teams may compete, however, no audiences will be permitted.
• Board of Trustees Meetings, Community Meetings: The March meeting of the Board of Trustees and the Community Meeting on San Benito County campus will proceed, however, measures will be taken to stream these events online and encourage remote participation via zoom technology. The President's Forums for the month of March are cancelled (March 12 and March 26th).
• High School Educational Forums: The Educational Forums scheduled for Mt. Madonna High School. Christopher High School, Gilroy High School, Sobrato High school, Live Oak High School and Anzar High School, are cancelled.
• Non-Essential Employee Travel: all non-essential travel for employees is suspended until the end of March.
• Study Abroad: the orientation meeting on March 21 for Study Abroad is cancelled. We will take an interest list but will be following guidelines from the State Department and Centers for Disease Control on international travel.
• Scholarship workshops: We will cancel in-person workshops and make content available online.
• Event cancellations -- following one-time March events will be cancelled or postponed:
  • Women in Gavilan History event - March 9, 2020
  • Artist's Reception - March 11
  • Career Fair - March 12
  • Bach to Blues - March 14
  • Nursing and Allied Health Department College Fair - March       18
  • Just-in-Time Mobile Food Pantry - March 19
  • Student Voices Talent Show - March 28