MERB SPECIAL EVENT POLICIES - COVID ADDENDUM

The following policies outline the special event process during COVID for all non-curricular, Temple University-sponsored special events in the MERB 1st, 2nd, 3rd floor classrooms, Common’s, and garden spaces. This policy has been developed in conjunction with the SFC Activities and Operations (SFCAO) office and LKSOM Plan and Facilities Department to ensure all University COVID guidelines are met.

To begin the process:

Contact the SFCAO Event Team, sfc@temple.edu, for all your MERB special event needs/questions. Once availability has been confirmed review of COVID specific setups can start.

MERB Indoor/Outdoor COVID Restrictions

As COVID restrictions change, the following policies will be updated and adjusted:
•    Dependent on your event needs, capacities vary.
•    Requirements for academic classes are different than special events. This
      can be discussed in the planning process.
•    MERB 2nd floor classrooms, 217/219, default partition orientation is fully
      open.
•    MERB 3rd floor classrooms, 317/319, default partition orientation is
      halves for the AM and quads for PM, if Doctoring is occurring.
•    MERB garden should be scheduled at least two weeks out.
•    As of 5/7/21, catered food at indoor events will be allowed up to a maximum capacity of 75 people, still maintaining 6ft distancing. No indoor space on the HSC campus can accommodate 75 people with 6ft distancing.