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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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The Et Cetera
Pandemic Rewind
A look back at a year’s worth of events that impacted Dallas College and beyond
~Compiled by Amanda Araujo ~Design by Mattheau Faught
March 10 First COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations confirmed in Dallas County
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Gov. Gregg Abbott declares a State of Disaster, sets limits for large gatherings. With students heading out for spring break, DCCCD campuses officially close in response to the virus.
March 16 DCCCD extends spring break to plan a shift to online and remote operations.
March 19
First COVID-19 death reported in Dallas County
March 20
Abbott orders schools, bars, gyms closed.
March 21
Dallas County issues a stayat-home order.
March 30
All classes at DCCCD campuses resume online.
July 13
May 8
Volleyball, soccer seasons moved to spring after decision from NJCAA.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins issues first mask order.
May 7 • Dallas County surpasses 5,000 total COVID-19 cases. • May announces fall semester courses will continue to be offered primarily online.
May 5 • DCCCD Board of Trustees unanimously approves the recommendation from Chancellor Joe May to continue paying employees through Aug. 31. • A plan to begin reopening campuses in a phased approach with limited access is unveiled at the board meeting.
April 7
Abbott orders Texas schools to close for the rest of the school year.
April 3
Eastfield celebrates its 50th anniversary. Events are canceled due to the pandemic.
March 31
DCCCD commencement ceremonies are postponed indefinitely.
July 9
May 12
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton tells Judge Jenkins to end mask order.
June 1
Abbott allows Texas schools to hold summer classes, following social distancing and health protocols.
Dallas County surpasses 30,000 total COVID-19 cases.
July 7 State Fair of Texas canceled.
July 6
June 3
ICE announces international students must take classes in person to stay in the country legally by fall. 2,600 Dallas College students are affected by the new ruling.
June 8
July 3
Texas bars, stores move to 50% capacity
DCCCD initiates Phase 2 of its return-to-campus plan. Campus presidents and the chancellor’s executive team return to their offices along with certain faculty, staff and students who have unfinished lab work from the spring.
June 12 • •
Restaurants move to 75% capacity Mavericks owner Mark Cuban delivers the commencement address at DCCCD’s first virtual graduation ceremonies.
June 19
Second mask order issued in Dallas County
Abbott issues statewide mask order
July 1
The Dallas County Community College District officially becomes Dallas College. Colleges now operate as campuses of a unified Dallas College.
June 29 Restaurants ordered back to 50% capacity
June 28
Dallas County surpasses 20,000 total COVID-19 cases.
June 26
Texas bars are ordered to close again