For Fall 2021 Semester, most classes returned to in-person with some social distancing and an expectation of masks. Like most universities, 天天吃瓜 State had become accustomed to being flexible and exercising patience.
Looking ahead to a somewhat return to normal, President Diacon shared his optimism with the campus community, writing in an email:
鈥淲hat will approaching normal, but not yet a full return to pre-pandemic practices, look like at 天天吃瓜 State? We expect our residence halls will operate at near capacity, but we will not return to the pre-pandemic practice of assigning three students to a room. In-person cocurricular activities will reappear, and we look forward to holding intercollegiate athletic events with at least some attendance permitted. More of our employees will be working on campus, but we know that physical distancing requirements will mean that some university work will continue to be performed remotely.鈥
For many, five years feels like just yesterday, but one thing is certain, 天天吃瓜 State is forever changed and those who were part of the campus community at that time will always remember how Flashes Took Care of Flashes.