Fourteen days after their final vaccine dose, students, faculty and staff will have quarantine waived for domestic travel and surveillance testing brought down to once per week.
Cornell Bee Club
The Bee Club at Cornell Keeps Buzzing With In-Person Hive Inspections and Honey Extractions
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While many clubs have been forced to go entirely virtual this academic year, Cornell’s Bee Club has offered safe, live events to interested members.
study abroad
Pandemic Complicates Student Study Abroad Plans, Adjusting Expectations for Limited Experiences
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During the 2020-2021 academic year, the University suspended study abroad programs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While this overarching policy has been lifted for the next school year, many other restrictions remain, hindering student plans.
Odyssey Writer Series
Odyssey Writer Series Virtually Connects Local and International Writers to Ithaca Communities
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The second event of the Odysseys: Ithaca Writers on Exile, Wandering and Searching for Home series hosted one local and one international writer on Tuesday.
COVID-19
Tompkins County Will Pause Distributing the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine. Experts Say It’s the Right Precautionary Call.
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As college students flock to vaccination sites across upstate New York, some students in Tompkins County saw their plans fall apart Tuesday — the local health department canceled its College Student Vaccination Day that planned to administer the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
academic calendar
Citing Widespread Stressors, Cornell Extends Drop Deadline To Last Day of Classes
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For the spring 2021 semester, Cornell students will be able to drop any class by May 14, the last day of instruction, without receiving a “Withdrawn” on their transcript.
ramadan
Cornell’s Muslim Students Observe Ramadan Despite Old and New Challenges
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Students observing the holy month of Ramadan on campus are making the most of the month-long holiday despite missing out on its communal aspect.
clubs
As Restrictions Loosen Up, Cornell Clubs Gather in-Person
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Cornell clubs struggle to continue operations amidst social distancing regulations.
Ithaca vaccinations
Organizations Team Up to Tackle Vaccine Rollout for Unhoused Populations
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REACH Medical and the Tompkins County Health Department have worked together to vaccinate Ithacans facing housing insecurity over the past months.
wheel of fortune
Junior Cornellian to Spin the Wheel of Fortune on National Television
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Alena Reed ’22 will feature on Wheel of Fortune this week, representing Cornell in a special series focused on college student competitors.
admitted students
Admitted Students Flock to Campus in Unofficial Tours
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Admitted students and families flock to campus as the weather grows warmer, despite Cornell’s decision to suspend in-person college tours.