GOHUSKIES VOLUME 13 / ISSUE 7 / JUNE 2020
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FROM THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR’S DESK
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miss you, Husky Nation. It’s been several weeks now since we’ve been together cheering on our beloved Huskies and we are all anxiously awaiting the return of our amazing students to Montlake. These have been some of the most challenging times for each of us, as we deal with these unimaginable circumstances. As tough as this has been, I’m optimistic about what is to come and the progress we are making as we prepare to move forward. It has been an honor to watch the heroes at our university — the health care providers and researchers on the front lines of this pandemic — make national headlines as the leaders and difference-makers who are searching for and finding the answers that this country needs. We are so fortunate to work at this world-class institution and live in a world-class city. More specifically to our department, we have a committee that has been diligently working to build a robust plan for us to resume operations again in our athletics footprint and bring students back to Montlake when it is safe to do so. We will continue to follow University, local and state guidance on appropriate measures needed to maintain the safest environment for all. But, I’m encouraged by the work of our great team as we continue to take steps in a positive direction. We are focusing a lot of our efforts on options for safely hosting spectators inside our venues. We are currently working through several different scenarios, and are exploring everything from the way fans enter and exit the stadium, to concessions, seating arrangements and sanitation stations, with the safety and well-being of each of you as our top priority. As it is still too early to know what state guidelines will allow, we are hopeful we will be able to have you join us inside venues this fall, as we know you create an unmatched home-field and home-court advantage
Jennifer Cohen
for our student-athletes. We are all in this together and we can draw on the knowledge that with great challenges come incredible growth opportunities. I am confident that together as Huskies – student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans – we will emerge stronger than ever. I want to express my compassion, sympathy, and well wishes for all in our community who have been directly affected by this pandemic. In these difficult times, we are thinking of nothing more than your health, safety and well-being. I want to also thank our amazing fans, season ticket holders and Tyee Club members. Your unwavering support gives us the ability to continue to provide our 650 student-athletes and 22 teams with the critical resources they need to succeed. There are many unknowns ahead, but one thing that I know is that our supporters have always been there for us, right alongside us, as we together work to achieve our dreams. This will be no different. We will all get through this and I can’t wait to join you again as we cheer on our beloved Huskies! Go Dawgs!
DESIGN Robert Becker
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