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Computer Loan Program Executed at U of G
A computer loan program in the School of Engineering has helped dozens of students with remote learning.
In spring 2020 when the widespread impact of COVID-19 became clear, the School of Engineering (SOE), like all other academic areas at U of G, shifted its learning to a remote format. That brought with it a significant challenge: How would engineering students access the software and hardware necessary to complete their coursework?
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