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In a reprieve from regular academics, students participated in special presentations, peer tutoring, and counseling sessions.
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![Prep students encouraged to engage in ‘virtual’ service]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1569601386/fairfield/asxb1izciyjhjxvrmjqj/Urban_Plunge_Web_55.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1569601386/fairfield/asxb1izciyjhjxvrmjqj/Urban_Plunge_Web_55.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1569601386/fairfield/asxb1izciyjhjxvrmjqj/Urban_Plunge_Web_55.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1569601386/fairfield/asxb1izciyjhjxvrmjqj/Urban_Plunge_Web_55.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1569601386/fairfield/asxb1izciyjhjxvrmjqj/Urban_Plunge_Web_55.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1569601386/fairfield/asxb1izciyjhjxvrmjqj/Urban_Plunge_Web_55.jpg","width":1920}])
With in-person service suspended, the new requirements include opportunities for letter writing and online tutoring.
![Update from the Prep President about virtual learning]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1584989625/fairfield/gzawhd3uwgak7ehfhdiv/1477web.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1584989625/fairfield/gzawhd3uwgak7ehfhdiv/1477web.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1584989625/fairfield/gzawhd3uwgak7ehfhdiv/1477web.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1584989625/fairfield/gzawhd3uwgak7ehfhdiv/1477web.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1584989625/fairfield/gzawhd3uwgak7ehfhdiv/1477web.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1584989625/fairfield/gzawhd3uwgak7ehfhdiv/1477web.jpg","width":1920}])
With normal operations suspended, Prep extends its target return date.
![Prep to livestream Mass on Sundays]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1584817067/fairfield/ryhuog4co2mpjk1pgodr/Simisky_Mass_web.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1584817067/fairfield/ryhuog4co2mpjk1pgodr/Simisky_Mass_web.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1584817067/fairfield/ryhuog4co2mpjk1pgodr/Simisky_Mass_web.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1584817067/fairfield/ryhuog4co2mpjk1pgodr/Simisky_Mass_web.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1584817067/fairfield/ryhuog4co2mpjk1pgodr/Simisky_Mass_web.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1584817067/fairfield/ryhuog4co2mpjk1pgodr/Simisky_Mass_web.jpg","width":1920}])
Prep President Rev. Tom Simisky, S.J. will provide regular Sunday Mass until parishes reopen.
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Students are encouraged to participate in the sessions throughout the day by clicking on the listed Zoom links.
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The day will consist of opportunities for special presentations, counseling discussions, peer tutoring and recreational experiences.
![Virtual Teaching: Faculty members demonstrate how they do it]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1584712343/fairfield/odduopaiug2myrvo8z6v/Maureen_Bohan_Instagram.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1584712343/fairfield/odduopaiug2myrvo8z6v/Maureen_Bohan_Instagram.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1584712343/fairfield/odduopaiug2myrvo8z6v/Maureen_Bohan_Instagram.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1584712343/fairfield/odduopaiug2myrvo8z6v/Maureen_Bohan_Instagram.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1584712343/fairfield/odduopaiug2myrvo8z6v/Maureen_Bohan_Instagram.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1584712343/fairfield/odduopaiug2myrvo8z6v/Maureen_Bohan_Instagram.png","width":1835}])
Prep's dedicated faculty continues to utilize virtual learning tools to teach students.
![CIAC said it has not made a decision to cancel Spring sports season]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1584563253/fairfield/o7q8mlnaaysrds4zflco/PREP_AERIALS_060117-496web.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1584563253/fairfield/o7q8mlnaaysrds4zflco/PREP_AERIALS_060117-496web.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1584563253/fairfield/o7q8mlnaaysrds4zflco/PREP_AERIALS_060117-496web.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1584563253/fairfield/o7q8mlnaaysrds4zflco/PREP_AERIALS_060117-496web.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1584563253/fairfield/o7q8mlnaaysrds4zflco/PREP_AERIALS_060117-496web.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1584563253/fairfield/o7q8mlnaaysrds4zflco/PREP_AERIALS_060117-496web.jpg","width":1920}])
The start of the spring sports season is postponed as schools across Connecticut are closed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
![Fairfield U. to livestream daily Mass at 12:10 p.m.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1540569079/fairfield/y91odexbouwzyzcwtkrr/Chapel2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1540569079/fairfield/y91odexbouwzyzcwtkrr/Chapel2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1540569079/fairfield/y91odexbouwzyzcwtkrr/Chapel2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1540569079/fairfield/y91odexbouwzyzcwtkrr/Chapel2.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1540569079/fairfield/y91odexbouwzyzcwtkrr/Chapel2.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1540569079/fairfield/y91odexbouwzyzcwtkrr/Chapel2.png","width":1920}])
Mass will be streamed live through Zoom.
![Event changes, cancellations due to Coronavirus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1584471594/fairfield/ratbwd7968d21qvb2gti/PREP_AERIALS_051517-0329_web.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1584471594/fairfield/ratbwd7968d21qvb2gti/PREP_AERIALS_051517-0329_web.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1584471594/fairfield/ratbwd7968d21qvb2gti/PREP_AERIALS_051517-0329_web.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1584471594/fairfield/ratbwd7968d21qvb2gti/PREP_AERIALS_051517-0329_web.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1584471594/fairfield/ratbwd7968d21qvb2gti/PREP_AERIALS_051517-0329_web.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1584471594/fairfield/ratbwd7968d21qvb2gti/PREP_AERIALS_051517-0329_web.jpg","width":1920}])