Maybe We Can Learn from UC-San Diego

During the past year, UC-San Diego looked for ways to continue in-person learning as much as possible despite the coronavirus pandemic. Among the methods utilized there was to use large outdoor tents for classes. At the time, UCLA was said to be unable to do the same due to LA County restrictions. But now, LA County restrictions shouldn't be a barrier since they have been relaxed. Instead of promoting irresponsible block parties, UCLA might borrow from San Diego.* By the way, the photo above from UC-San Diego, which appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune, was taken during the current quarter, i.e., the course you see is now underway.**

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*http://uclafacultyassociation.blogspot.com/2021/09/somebody-thought-this-was-great-idea.html; http://uclafacultyassociation.blogspot.com/2021/09/boosters-lets-hope-for-smoother-rollout_24.html. By the way, whoever does PR for UCLA has released a Facebook video in effect bragging about the recent block party. The video manages to reduce the crowding scenes shown in Daily Bruin photos to a few glimpses:

https://www.facebook.com/UCLA/videos/620505285779510.

**https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/education/story/2021-09-23/first-day-uc-san-diego.