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SCRANTON &mdash; Citing the spread of COVID-19, University of Scranton President The Rev. Scott Pilarz announced this weekend that there will be &ldquo;a pause&rdquo; to in-person instruction beginning Wednesday. In-person classes are set to resume Sept.30.
				&ldquo;After closely monitoring the results from testing throughout the week, I have decided to begin implementing proactive measures for a period of two weeks to reduce the spread of the virus on our campus,&rdquo; Pilarz in a video message Friday and via a media release.
				&ldquo;Our efforts will take place in two steps. First, beginning at the end of the day today we are asking students to further restrict their movements on- and off-campus. Second, beginning next Wednesday, Sept. 16, we will pivot or shift all classes to remote instruction. In-person classes will resume on Wednesday, Sept. 30.&rdquo;
				&ldquo;These measures, while disruptive, give us the best opportunity to conclude our semester together &#8211; a goal that we all share. And so, I am again asking for your patience and cooperation. As I do, I am confident that all of you &#8211; students, faculty and staff &#8211; will once again rise to the challenge of this moment.&rdquo;
				University offices, dining services and residence halls will remain open. Sunday evening Mass will be live-streamed. The fitness center and indoor recreation space will be closed. Outdoor spaces will remain available.
				The plan sent to the university community is available online at <a href="https://www.scranton.edu/royals-safe-together/pausing-instruction.shtml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">scranton.edu/royals-safe-together</a>.
				Father Pilarz&rsquo; video message can be seen on the college&rsquo;s<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k93JGPe-sk&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> youtube channel</a>.

University of Scranton pauses in-person learning for 2 weeks due to COVID-19