A Message from President Bollinger and Interim Provost Katznelson
Spring 2021 will look similar to the fall and nearly all classes will be remote during the first two weeks of the new term.
CUIMC Front-line Health Care Workers Receive COVID Vaccine
Front-line physicians, nurses, and staff at Columbia University Irving Medical Center last week began receiving the initial dose of the COVID vaccine from Pfizer, which received emergency FDA approval on Dec. 11.
Spring Term Covid-19 Testing Update
With the number of COVID-19 cases in New York increasing, this is a reminder to all current faculty, staff, and students who have been on campus, as well as those newly arriving, regarding 2021 requirements.
A Student Guide for Returning to Campus Safely
The Office of University Life offers important links for those who are returning to campus, including information on gateway testing for COVID, flu shot requirements, travel policies, and more.
CUIMC Vaccination Update
On Friday, Governor Cuomo announced a number of changes to the COVID-19 vaccination program, including an expansion to Phase 1b; this includes people age 75 and older, education workers (through grade 12) and public sector transit and public safety employees.
COVID-19 Vaccination Update January 11, 2021
While “in-person college instructors” are eligible to be vaccinated beginning today, Columbia does not have access to the vaccine allocation at this time.
Request for Volunteers to Support NYP Vaccination Effort
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia's partner at the Medical Center, is now facing the daunting task of vaccinating hundreds of thousands of patients while also dealing with the continued increase in COVID patients.
President Bollinger Marks the Beginning of the 2021 Spring Term
Everyone must continue to abide by all City, State, and University health and safety guidelines as Columbia navigates a precarious period in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Forum: Columbia COVID-19 Vaccine Update
Please join one of two virtual town halls about COVID-19 vaccines and distribution on Tuesday, January 19, at 2:30 p.m., and Wednesday, January 20, at 4:30 p.m.
Dean Valentini Welcomes Columbia College Students to the Spring Term
In his letter, he reminds everyone of health and safety matters, including twice-weekly testing and upholding the Compact for those on campus.
January Health Advisory for the Columbia Community
As we begin the Spring Term, this announcement from Dr. Melanie J. Bernitz provides some important reminders and updates as we navigate the continuing pandemic together.