{"id":126183,"date":"2020-08-28T09:49:06","date_gmt":"2020-08-28T15:49:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=126183"},"modified":"2020-09-02T16:31:58","modified_gmt":"2020-09-02T22:31:58","slug":"photo-feature-students-return-to-campus-for-a-historic-fall-semester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=126183","title":{"rendered":"Photo Feature: Students return to campus for a historic fall semester"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After quickly pivoting to remote learning in the middle of the 2020 spring semester, UCCS returned to the scene this fall and welcomed new students and current students back to campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, Aug. 28, 2020, marks the end of the first week of classes and the second week since move-in. Students, staff and members of the Mountain Lion community are seen around campus following social distancing guidelines and wearing their masks to &#8220;Protect the Pride&#8221; and help keep the campus open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5575.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5575-750x500.png\" alt=\"Student wearing a mask standing in front of building\" class=\"wp-image-126202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5575-750x500.png 750w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5575-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5575-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5575.png 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>A student makes his way to central campus rockin&#8217; a UCCS hoodie and a mask.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5352-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5352-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"Two people sit in chairs putting their thumbs up\" class=\"wp-image-126230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5352-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5352-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5352-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5352-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Residence Life and Housing staff excitedly wait to check students in on move-in day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5510-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5510-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"Two people stand in front of a building. One person holds up a bag.\" class=\"wp-image-126232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5510-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5510-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5510-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5510-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>After purchasing textbooks from the UCCS Bookstore, two students head back to their dorms on move-in day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Untitled-design-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Untitled-design-1-750x750.png\" alt=\"Students walking down a path\" class=\"wp-image-126203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Untitled-design-1-750x750.png 750w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Untitled-design-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Untitled-design-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Untitled-design-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Students walk down the path leading to the Residence Halls. It is recommended that face coverings also be worn while outside.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">First team meeting of the year looks a little different today! So glad to be back as a team! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PawUp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PawUp<\/a> x <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RunCompeteDefend?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RunCompeteDefend<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/h8yhdHCEIu\">pic.twitter.com\/h8yhdHCEIu<\/a><\/p>&mdash; UCCS Women\u2019s Basketball (@UCCSWBB) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UCCSWBB\/status\/1298667205148590081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 26, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5635-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5635-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"Two students sitting at desks\" class=\"wp-image-126192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5635-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5635-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5635-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5635-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Two students take advantage of the spacious Student Life lounge to get some work done.&nbsp;The lounge has a capacity limit and students will be required to scan in at the front desk to access the space.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Muggle Studies <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UCCSGPS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@UCCSGPS<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GPS1010?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#GPS1010<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UCCS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@UCCS<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ed_uccs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ed_uccs<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DrAndersonPence?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DrAndersonPence<\/a> ! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/F0VL6zTYfq\">pic.twitter.com\/F0VL6zTYfq<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Sandy Ho, Ph.D. (@DrSandyHo) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DrSandyHo\/status\/1298997972026322944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 27, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5645-2-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5645-2-2-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5645-2-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5645-2-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5645-2-2.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Two students study together inside the Kraemer Family Library. The building is open to current UCCS students, faculty, and staff. You must swipe in with your UCCS Lion OneCard and wear a face covering while inside as required by UCCS Safety Guidelines.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5590-2-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5590-2-2-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"Three student\" class=\"wp-image-126196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5590-2-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5590-2-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5590-2-2.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Three students work together outside of Cafe &#8217;65 located in&nbsp;the University Center near Sanatorium Grounds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5523-1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5523-1-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"Two people walking up a path with mountains in the background\" class=\"wp-image-126238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5523-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5523-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5523-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5523-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Luggage and mini-fridge in hand, a student and their parent make their way to their dorm room on move-in day. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-28-at-9.29.34-AM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-28-at-9.29.34-AM.png\" alt=\"Person throwing bean bag\" class=\"wp-image-126248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-28-at-9.29.34-AM.png 600w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-28-at-9.29.34-AM-300x230.png 300w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-28-at-9.29.34-AM-80x60.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>&#8220;UC Premiere Night was so fun! Hope you enjoy the t-shirts you guys won, and apply on the website!&#8221; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CELEpIaJlJi\/\">UCCS Student Government Association via Instagram<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5630-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5630-2-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"One person sitting at a desk next to someone standing\" class=\"wp-image-126198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5630-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5630-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5630-2.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>A student stops by the Excel Science Center for support from a tutor. The center provides academic support to students through remote tutoring in Microsoft Teams and in-person tutoring.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5375-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5375-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"Four people stand together in front of a building.\" class=\"wp-image-126231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5375-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5375-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5375-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5375-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Proud new Mountain Lion parents help their students move into their dorms on move-in day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5613-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5613-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"Person sitting at a table writing notes\" class=\"wp-image-126191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5613-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5613-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5613-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5613-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Students spend time at the University Center. The UC hours are Monday through Friday&nbsp;from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday from&nbsp;1:00 pm to 8:00 pm.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5512-1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5512-1-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of cars and people on a path in between buildings.\" class=\"wp-image-126240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5512-1-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5512-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5512-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5512-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Students, parents and staff fill the walkway in between residence halls as they help incoming students move into their new home away from home. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Campus life looks different this semester, but the UCCS community still celebrated the return to classes this week. <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=126183\" title=\"Photo Feature: Students return to campus for a historic fall semester\">(More)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":126202,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[1,49],"tags":[93,264,127,332,129,197,368,134,265],"class_list":["post-126183","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all","category-campus-announcements","tag-athletics","tag-excel-centers","tag-kraemer-family-library","tag-more-news","tag-office-of-residence-life-and-housing","tag-photo-feature","tag-student-affairs","tag-student-government-association","tag-university-center-and-event-services"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5575.png","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p1mBpJ-wPd","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/126183","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=126183"}],"version-history":[{"count":21,"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/126183\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":126267,"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/126183\/revisions\/126267"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/126202"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=126183"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=126183"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=126183"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}