(ANGOLA) – Trine University will be moving to a mask optional policy on their main campus starting Monday, May 10.

In an e-mail sent out Thursday to faculty, staff and students, Trine President Dr. Earl D. Brooks II praised the Trine community for their efforts to keep the campus safe and healthy over the past 14 months. Brooks also encouraged members of the Trine community to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, calling it the single most important thing to protect yourself and our campus community.

Brooks also noted that Trine will continue safeguards to maintain campus health and safety, including requiring entering COVID-19 tests and frequent temperature checks for all groups spending time on the campus this summer, including campers.

Brooks says it is his intention that students return in August to a vibrant and healthy campus, one free from most of the restrictions that were placed on them for the past 14 months.

Masks will be required at the University's Commencement ceremony this Saturday, May 8.