{"id":78739,"date":"2021-08-31T08:56:13","date_gmt":"2021-08-31T12:56:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.carleton.ca\/?post_type=cu_story&#038;p=78739"},"modified":"2025-09-30T10:31:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T14:31:28","slug":"back-to-school-2021","status":"publish","type":"cu_story","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/story\/back-to-school-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Back To School 2021: Safety and Interdisciplinary Programs in the Spotlight"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-max  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n                    \n                    \n            \n    <div class=\"cu-wideimage relative flex items-center justify-center mx-auto px-8 overflow-hidden md:px-16 rounded-xl not-prose  my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 bg-opacity-50 bg-cover bg-cu-black-50 pt-24 pb-32 md:pt-28 md:pb-44 lg:pt-36 lg:pb-60 xl:pt-48 xl:pb-72\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/back-to-school-2021-1200w-2b.jpg); background-position: 50% 50%;\">\n\n                    <div class=\"absolute top-0 w-full h-screen\" style=\"background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.600);\"><\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"relative z-[2] max-w-4xl w-full flex flex-col items-center gap-2 cu-wideimage-image cu-zero-first-last\">\n            <header class=\"mx-auto mb-6 text-center text-white cu-pageheader cu-component-updated cu-pageheader--center md:mb-12\">\n\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold mb-2 text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] cu-pageheader--center text-center mx-auto after:left-px\">\n                        Back To School 2021: Safety and Interdisciplinary Programs in the Spotlight\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                            <\/header>\n        <\/div>\n\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"absolute bottom-0 w-full z-[1]\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 1280 312\">\n                <path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M26.412 315.608c-.602-.268-6.655-2.412-13.524-4.769a1943.84 1943.84 0 0 1-14.682-5.144l-2.276-.858v-5.358c0-4.876.086-5.358.773-5.09 1.674.643 21.38 5.84 34.646 9.109 14.682 3.59 28.935 6.858 45.936 10.449l9.874 2.089H57.322c-16.4 0-30.31-.16-30.91-.428ZM460.019 315.233c42.974-10.074 75.602-19.88 132.443-39.867 76.16-26.791 152.063-57.709 222.385-90.663 16.7-7.823 21.336-10.074 44.262-21.273 85.004-41.688 134.719-64.193 195.291-88.413 66.55-26.577 145.2-53.584 194.27-66.765C1258.5 5.626 1281.34 0 1282.24 0c.17 0 .34 27.596.34 61.3v61.299l-2.23.375c-84.7 13.718-165.93 35.955-310.736 84.931-46.494 15.753-65.427 22.076-96.166 32.15-9.102 3-24.814 8.198-34.989 11.574-107.543 35.954-153.008 50.422-196.626 62.639l-6.74 1.876-89.126-.054c-78.135-.054-88.782-.161-85.948-.857ZM729.628 312.875c33.229-10.985 69.248-23.523 127.506-44.207 118.705-42.223 164.596-57.709 217.446-73.302 2.62-.75 8.29-2.465 12.67-3.751 56.19-16.772 126.94-33.597 184.17-43.671 5.07-.91 9.66-1.768 10.22-1.875l.94-.161v170.236l-281.28-.054H719.968l9.66-3.215ZM246.864 313.411c-65.041-2.251-143.047-12.11-208.432-26.256-18.375-3.965-41.73-9.538-42.202-10.074-.171-.214-.257-21.38-.214-47.046l.129-46.618 6.654 3.697c57.313 32.043 118.491 56.531 197.699 79.143 40.313 11.521 83.459 18.058 138.669 21.059 15.584.857 65.685.857 81.14 0 33.744-1.876 61.306-4.93 88.396-9.806 6.396-1.126 11.634-1.983 11.722-1.929.255.375-20.48 7.769-30.999 11.038-28.592 8.948-59.288 15.646-91.873 20.147-26.36 3.59-50.015 5.627-78.35 6.698-15.584.59-55.209.59-72.339-.053Z\"><\/path>\n                <path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M-3.066 295.067 32.06 304.1v9.033H-3.066v-18.066Z\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n\n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<p>It will be a September like no other at Carleton University as students, faculty and staff go back to school in person for the first time in 18 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guided by Carleton\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/covid19\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">return to campus protocol<\/a>, which prioritizes safety and a gradual return, there will be a mix of live and online classes, with <a href=\"https:\/\/research.carleton.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">research activities<\/a> and physical gatherings such as <a href=\"https:\/\/athletics.carleton.ca\/fitness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fitness programs<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/athletics.carleton.ca\/leagues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">intramural sports<\/a> resuming in accord with COVID-19 regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Return to Campus\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V2vTFG0zfL8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From September 1 to 5, students will be <a href=\"https:\/\/housing.carleton.ca\/future-residents\/moving-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">moving into residence<\/a>, and classes begin on September 8. In-person classes are capped at 60 students and will rely on masks and physical distancing for additional safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like many universities throughout Ontario, Carleton has implemented <a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.carleton.ca\/2021\/update-mandatory-vaccination-in-person-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vaccination requirements<\/a> for all members of the campus community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In light of the highly transmissible Delta variant and evolving public health advice, all individuals coming to campus&nbsp;must attest to receiving their first vaccine dose by September 8 and their second no later than October 15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carleton\u2019s Health and Counselling Services is offering&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/lists.carleton.ca\/t\/450998\/435243\/13039\/3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vaccination clinics<\/a>&nbsp;until October 7 and drop-in vaccinations are also available at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/lists.carleton.ca\/t\/450998\/435243\/12774\/4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">clinics throughout Ottawa<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After using the <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/covid19\/cuscreen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cuScreen<\/a> self-assessment tool, anyone coming to campus will see signage that designates building entrances and exits, directional flow and physical distancing markers. An ambassador program will further encourage people to follow public health guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-image-78757\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/newsroom.carleton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/back-to-school-2021-1200w-5b.jpg\" alt=\"cuScreen\" class=\"wp-image-78757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/back-to-school-2021-1200w-5b.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/back-to-school-2021-1200w-5b-400x227.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/back-to-school-2021-1200w-5b-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/back-to-school-2021-1200w-5b-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/back-to-school-2021-1200w-5b-700x397.jpg 700w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/back-to-school-2021-1200w-5b-200x113.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">cuScreen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, for the past few months Carleton\u2019s Facilities Management and Planning staff have been hard at work ensuring that all buildings have&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/covid19\/safe-return-to-campus\/building-preparation\/#sect3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">updated ventilation systems<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/covid19\/safe-return-to-campus\/building-preparation\/#sect4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rigorous water testing protocols<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/covid19\/safe-return-to-campus\/building-preparation\/#sect2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hand sanitizing stations<\/a>&nbsp;and new&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/lists.carleton.ca\/t\/440605\/436752\/13043\/8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cleaning protocols<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"not-prose cu-quote cu-component-spacing\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI am hopeful that once we get over the understandable hesitation of returning to campus after more than a year away, we will again come to fully enjoy the pleasures of seeing each other in person and of feeling the wonderful energy of the fall term,\u201d Carleton <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/president\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">President Benoit-Antoine Bacon<\/a> wrote in a <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/president\/2021\/ready-safe-successful-fall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">message to the community<\/a> in mid-August.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cOver time, we will return, safely and gradually, to all that makes university life on the beautiful Carleton campus so interesting, meaningful and rewarding.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull wp-image-78671 size-full w-screen ml-offset-center cu-max-w-child-max px-4 md:px-6 lg:px-12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/nicol-building-rendering-2021-1200w-1.jpg\" alt=\"Nicol Building\" class=\"wp-image-78671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/nicol-building-rendering-2021-1200w-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/nicol-building-rendering-2021-1200w-1-400x227.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/nicol-building-rendering-2021-1200w-1-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/nicol-building-rendering-2021-1200w-1-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/nicol-building-rendering-2021-1200w-1-700x397.jpg 700w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/nicol-building-rendering-2021-1200w-1-200x113.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"innovation-in-the-new-nicol-building\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Innovation in the New Nicol Building<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the pandemic, one of the best signs that Carleton\u2019s growth and progress remain on track is the opening of the <a href=\"https:\/\/sprott.carleton.ca\/the-nicol-building\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nicol Building<\/a>, the new home of the <a href=\"https:\/\/sprott.carleton.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sprott School of Business<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Faculty and staff have moved into their offices and classes will be held inside the building, which is also the base for the university\u2019s new cross-faculty <a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.carleton.ca\/story\/innovation-hub-creative-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Innovation Hub<\/a> and a Bridgehead Coffee outlet.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"not-prose cu-quote cu-component-spacing\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThe hub will provide a platform for Carleton students to work together and co-create innovative, multidisciplinary solutions to wicked challenges and make a positive impact in the world,\u201d says Sprott <a href=\"https:\/\/sprott.carleton.ca\/profile\/dana-brown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dean Dana Brown<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-image-60383\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/newsroom.carleton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/new-business-dean-dana-brown-1200w-2.jpg\" alt=\"New Business Dean Aims for Social Impact, Breaking Barriers\" class=\"wp-image-60383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/new-business-dean-dana-brown-1200w-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/new-business-dean-dana-brown-1200w-2-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/new-business-dean-dana-brown-1200w-2-400x227.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/new-business-dean-dana-brown-1200w-2-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/new-business-dean-dana-brown-1200w-2-700x397.jpg 700w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/new-business-dean-dana-brown-1200w-2-200x113.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dana Brown, Dean of the Sprott School of Business<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sprott.carleton.ca\/2020\/12\/sustainable-from-core-to-skin-a-closer-look-at-the-nicol-buildings-green-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sustainability<\/a> has been embedded into every facet of the Nicol Building, which is expected to achieve 4.5\/5&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thegbi.org\/green-globes-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Green Globes<\/a>, a nationally-recognized environmental building certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among other features, the design significantly reduced the amount of concrete required by using BubbleDeck technology, the heating system uses steam and hot water instead of forced-air, and the ventilation system has been outfitted with heat and energy recovery wheels, which take heat and moisture from the exhaust air and supply it to the cold fresh air coming in, resulting in a significant reduction in energy consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCarleton pays a lot of attention to energy consumption,\u201d says Doron Meinhard from the building\u2019s design firm,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/hariripontarini.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hariri Pontarini Architects<\/a>, \u201cand likes to find robust solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull wp-image-78754 size-full w-screen ml-offset-center cu-max-w-child-max px-4 md:px-6 lg:px-12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/back-to-school-2021-1200w-4.jpg\" alt=\"Modern laptop with backpack and stationery on white table\" class=\"wp-image-78754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/back-to-school-2021-1200w-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/back-to-school-2021-1200w-4-400x227.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/back-to-school-2021-1200w-4-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/back-to-school-2021-1200w-4-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/back-to-school-2021-1200w-4-700x397.jpg 700w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/back-to-school-2021-1200w-4-200x113.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"tackling-climate-change-in-the-classroom\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tackling Climate Change in the Classroom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Addressing sustainability more broadly, new programming at Carleton this fall includes the launch of a <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/climatechange\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">collaborative specialization in climate change<\/a>, which students from <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/climatechange\/participating-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">more than a dozen programs<\/a> can add to their degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This unique collaboration draws on the university\u2019s demonstrated strengths and its internationally recognized climate change researchers across all faculties, creating a diverse specialization that will allow students to examine and respond to the interconnected nature of climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carleton\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/science.carleton.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Faculty of Science<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fpa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Faculty of Public Affairs<\/a> (FPA) are also collaborating this fall on a new jointly-delivered <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/ieis\/certificate-in-science-and-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Certificate in Science and Policy<\/a>, which is designed to provide students with foundational knowledge about the science-policy interface and practical skills to analyze and communicate complex science policy and societal issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-image-78762\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/newsroom.carleton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/back-to-school-2021-1200w-6.jpg\" alt=\"Students working in the Science Student Success Centre\" class=\"wp-image-78762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/back-to-school-2021-1200w-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/back-to-school-2021-1200w-6-400x227.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/back-to-school-2021-1200w-6-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/back-to-school-2021-1200w-6-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/back-to-school-2021-1200w-6-700x397.jpg 700w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/back-to-school-2021-1200w-6-200x113.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Students working in the Science Student Success Centre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On its own, FPA is offering a new first-in-Canada <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/economics\/graduate-studies\/the-graduate-diploma-gdip-in-economic-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Graduate Diploma in Economic Policy<\/a>. The part-time program is designed to expose anyone with an undergraduate degree and at least some formal training in undergraduate economics to a wide range of issues related to the formulation of economic policy. It targets non-economists working on economic policy in government, central banks and other organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And in the <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/fass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences<\/a> (FASS), the <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/womensstudies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pauline Jewett Institute of Women\u2019s and Gender Studies<\/a> is launching a new minor in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/womensstudies\/critical-race-studies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Critical Race Studies<\/a> that will examine race in its historical context and through current social, political, and cultural practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FASS is also taking the lead on a new interdisciplinary minor in <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/english\/environmental-and-climate-humanities-each-minor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Environmental and Climate Humanities<\/a>, the first of its kind in Ontario, that will introduce students to work being done in a range of humanities and social science disciplines to respond the urgency of climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull wp-image-56660 size-full w-screen ml-offset-center cu-max-w-child-max px-4 md:px-6 lg:px-12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/national-accessibility-week-1200w-2.jpg\" alt=\"Group of Carleton University walking on campus; the student in the middle is using a wheelchair.\" class=\"wp-image-56660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/national-accessibility-week-1200w-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/national-accessibility-week-1200w-2-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/national-accessibility-week-1200w-2-400x227.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/national-accessibility-week-1200w-2-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/national-accessibility-week-1200w-2-700x397.jpg 700w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/national-accessibility-week-1200w-2-200x113.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.carleton.ca\/our-stories\/\">More Stories<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It will be a September like no other at Carleton University as students, faculty and staff go back to school in person for the first time in 18 months. 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