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The mission of BYU-Idaho is to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders in their homes, the Church, and their communities.

With so much happening because of the COVID-19 coronavirus, health professionals say it’s important to remember your mental health too.

With the ongoing concerns related to COVID-19, Spring Semester 2020 courses at BYU-Idaho will be held remotely and online. Students will be able to complete courses wherever they reside. It is anticipated that campus will continue to be open and functioning.

BYU-Idaho alumna Kammy Shepherd recently returned from her trip in Europe with her husband and her mother. They went to Italy, France and Spain. There they were able to see how the COVID-19 coronavirus situation played out in that part of the world and how it contrasts with the United States and its situation.

Last week, BYU-Idaho faculty and students received an email saying, for now, there will only be online classes due to the COVID-19 coronavirus. One of the precautions for the COVID-19 coronavirus is avoiding large gatherings. One of those restrictions is on-campus classes and other events.

BYU-Idaho has made the following decisions:

The Student Composer Society will be performing tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. at the Recital Hall in the Eliza R. Snow Building. It will be event dress and free to the public.

The Church Educational System (CES) has students around the world and higher education campuses in three states. CES is deeply interested in the health, education and spiritual growth of each of these students and those who serve them. Concerns related to COVID-19 have impacted every part of society, including education. After careful consideration of the present circumstances, the leadership of CES has adopted temporary guidelines which will be effective March 16, 2020.

BYU-Idaho will be putting on the production of “The Cherry Orchard” by Anton Chekhov. This play is still recognized today because it was the last play Chekhov wrote. The characters are very human which can make the audience understand more about what they are going through and feel a connection to them.