COVID-19 has affected campus in so many ways, but our essential workers––from Facilities to WPI Police to Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)––have been on site, working to support the safety of our staff, faculty, and returning students.
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The Week in Photos: Preparing for a Return to Campus
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Lead electrician Ted McCarty (L) and master electrician Jamie Donahue (R) have been on task throughout all the WPI buildings, making sure everything is in working order for the A-Term return.
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EHS safety technician Victoria Proulx has been thoroughly checking the labs around campus in preparation for the start of classes.
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Custodians Andrew Slowaski (R) and Jon Festa (L) have been through each residential hall room, cleaning and disinfecting to the highest standards.
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Custodian Jon Festa has been sanitizing all bathrooms and public areas throughout the WPI residence halls.
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Custodian Mary Ann Carlos has been working on campus all summer, prepping for the return to campus this fall.
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(L-R) Traffic enforcement officer Jane Chartrand, Officer Robert Vandal, and Sergeant Christopher Carpenter have been hard at work throughout the COVID-19 campus shutdown.