With their historic red brick architecture, these schools draw many with the promise of close-knit campuses – but COVID-19 represents a serious challenge
This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.Ellen Pickle – seen here in her shop Tidewater Books in Sackville, N.B., on May 29, 2020 – says easily more than half of her customers are connected to the Mount Allison University. She said it would be crushing for many businesses, including her own, if the students were to stay away long-term, or if the university is forced to lay off employees.
For the moment, the campuses have been mostly emptied, with the exception of some international students unable to travel because of border closings. But it’s not clear what the fall will look like. University and civic leaders expressed hope that the relatively low COVID-19 case counts in their communities will allow a return to something resembling normal, and put parents and students at ease about returning to campus.Sackville is home to Mount Allison University, a 2,250-student liberal arts college that is the largest regional employer and chief economic engine.
It’s a similar situation in Sackville, N.B., home to Mount Allison University, a 2,250-student liberal arts college that is the largest regional employer and principal economic engine.“The interconnected relationship between the town and the university is very important,” said Mount Allison president Jean-Paul Boudreau.
Ellen Pickle, owner of Tidewater Books in Sackville’s downtown, said easily more than half of her customers are connected to the university, either as staff or students. She said it would be crushing for many businesses, including her own, if the students were to stay away long-term, or if the university is forced to lay off employees.“If this is just for a year, I think I could pull through. But most restaurants in Sackville, most bars, rely on students.
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