COVID-19
Cornell Reports Two Straight Days of Zero Cases, Marking Turnaround From Rocky Start to Semester
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Although still at the yellow alert level, the University has not reported any new COVID-19 cases for the past two days.
Dean of Students
Dean of Students Vijay Pendakur to Depart Cornell, Embarking on New Foray Into Tech Industry
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Dean of Students Vijay Pendakur is leaving Cornell after more than three years, which he spent working on diversity initiatives, helping Cornell respond to COVID-19 and providing financial support through the Access Fund.
COVID-19
Cornell Ticks Up to Yellow Alert Level
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On Thursday — the second day of classes — Cornell entered a yellow alert level, indicating a low to moderate risk level. There are now 47 total active cases on campus and 61 active cases in Tompkins County.
west campus
West Campus Student Staff Demand More Transparency From Admin
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West Campus student staff aired out a set of grievances, asking for hazard pay and testing for live-in family members in a letter to the administration Friday — two days after RAs went on strike.
Cornell Health
University-Wide Campaign Seeks to Promote Public Health Awareness
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Cornell introduced a public health campaign — a day after the behavioral compact — to educate students on the risks of COVID-19 on campus.
cornell reopening
Administrators Outline Thursday’s ‘Excruciating Decision’ at Latest Town Hall
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With classes starting in a little over a month, administrators explained in a Friday town hall why Cornell suddenly backtracked its promise to provide quarantine accommodations for all students living on campus.
swim test
Cornell Cancels Swim Test for Fall 2020
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For the second time this year, Cornell has waived the swim test graduation requirement, excusing students who will graduate in fall 2020 or spring 2021.
News
Cornell Admin Justify Decision to Reopen as Cases Spike Nationwide
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“I do think that Cornell made a really good decision based on the information we had and have available to us,” said Ryan Lombardi, who is the Vice President for Student and Campus Life. “Having said that, I will say we’re paying close attention to what’s happening around the country and, and that it gives us concern.”
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Mayor Says Reopening Plan Gives Ithaca ‘A Shot at Succeeding’
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The mayor hopes that Cornellians’ return to campus in the fall will help revitalize the Ithaca economy.
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Cornell to Reopen Campus for Fall Semester With Hybrid Model, Abridged Timeline
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Cornell will reopen campus for the fall semester, offering in-person and online instruction, President Martha E. Pollack announced Tuesday.