It is really inspiring to see how our society has used this social distancing time, to draw closer as a community, through support and activism. Although, face to face meetings have been cancelled globally, that doesn't stop Arizona State University from holding a Social Embeddedness Network Conference hosted virtually on zoom, where members of the university could meet online and discuss ways "To build connections and share strategies for advancing ASU as a socially embedded institute" (Garrison).
With this conference, ASU was working to make everyone's voice heard and any ideas they had to help further the school in a beneficial way and make life more enjoyable for the staff and students was taken under consideration. The way Arizona State University is handling the crisis is inspiring and empowering not just to the students and staff at ASU but also to others who want to make the best out of their circumstances.
All over the world people have been spreading love and positivity and many celebrities are speaking up about social distancing. People have become more creative with sharing information and keeping in contact with peers, teachers, friends, and family. Because people are banding together and giving support, more and more people are finding innovative ways to help out their community. From med-students buying masks for the hospitals to celebrities donating millions of dollars to organizations and essential businesses in the midst of this crisis.
A professor at ASU said "As we meet today, we must remember that this is a moment of crisis and hardship and it is also a moment of possibility and transformation. When everyone feels like their voice is heard, they feel more accepted by society and willing to help it. It has been really inspiring to see how much creativity and innovation has come out of free expression.
https://asunow.asu.edu/20200325-solutions-time-social-distancing-asu-continues-promote-social-embeddedness-virtually
