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Remote working continues in NY’s Phase 1

The Coronavirus University Response Team (CURT) was established by President Sarah Mangelsdorf in February to plan holistically for how COVID-19 may affect the entirety of the University in areas including…

Commencement

In-person Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2020 have been postponed until it is safe to reschedule. However, there is an online recognition of graduates and degree conferral on the…

Graduate programs still accepting applications

Graduating seniors: In these unprecedented times, your post-graduation plans may look different than what you had anticipated, even just a few months ago. As you start to think about your…

Reopening research labs at the University

Earlier this week, the University received clarification from New York State about research activities during the phased re-start of business activity in the state. Research at the Laboratory for Laser…

Reopening research labs

A May 13 message announced that the University has received clarification from New York State about research activities during the phased re-start of business activity in the state. Research at the Laboratory…

Updates to parking fees and vacation accruals aim to help employees

As part of the financial recovery process, the University continues to review policies and procedures to ensure the impact of work interruptions on faculty and staff are minimized to the…

Education Abroad programs canceled for fall 2020

The University has been carefully monitoring the COVID-19 situation globally and due to uncertain conditions abroad has made the difficult decision to cancel all education abroad programs for fall 2020.…

Study abroad

Updated October 14 All 2020 summer and fall undergraduate Education Abroad programs have been canceled. In addition, spring 2021 semester-long study abroad programs have been canceled. See full details. If…

Vacation policy: Updates on accruals

In light of work disruptions caused by the crisis, the University wants to ensure that faculty and staff maintain access to earned vacation time so that it is available when…

Parking fees and updates for faculty and staff

Rates will remain flat during the next fiscal year (FY 21) for all faculty and staff. Parking registration for FY21 will be suspended and all active permits in FY20 will…

Coronavirus response: University leaders share progress in virtual town hall

In a virtual town hall held Thursday, May 7, President Sarah Mangelsdorf and four other senior University leaders provided updates to the community about the impact of COVID-19 on the…

Reminder: Warmer weather still requires COVID-19 prevention efforts

As warmer and drier spring weather draws University community members outdoors, it is important to remember that we are still in the midst of a global pandemic and that our…