thanksgiving break
Cornell Updates Travel Policy Guidelines
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The University reiterated its travel and visitor policy for students planning to return to Ithaca after Thanksgiving.
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.
COVID-19
Cornell Identifies First COVID-19 Student Cluster on Campus
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On Friday, Tompkins County Health Department identified the first cluster of COVID-19 cases at Cornell, following several small social gatherings where people did not social distance or wear masks. The county now has 18 active cases.
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President Pollack, Cornell Admin Discuss COVID Readiness and Anti-Racism as Unconventional Semester is Set to Begin
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The Sun spoke with President Martha Pollack, Provost Michael Kotlikoff, Vice President for Student and Campus Life Ryan Lombardi, Vice President of Facilities and Campus Services Rick Burgess, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Presidential Advisor for Diversity and Equity Avery August and Vice President for University Relations Joel Malina about Cornell’s reopening plan and anti-racism initiatives.
Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: RE: ‘Shift in Quarantine Process Enhances Public Health’
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Let me start by saying that I have great respect for anybody who has to take responsibility for the lives of others during this pandemic.
reactivation plan
Despite Risk of Over a Thousand Infections, Pollack Reiterates That Reopening is the ‘Best’ Path
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The latest two administration emails responded to criticisms of Cornell’s reactivation plan and revealed the behavioral compact.
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.
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.”
cornell fall reopening
Cornell Admin Stand By Plan to Return to Campus, Call for Flexibility and Trust
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As the University continues to iron out details for move-in, courses and social distancing on campus, administrators Ryan Lombardi and Sharon McMullen spoke with The Sun about Cornell’s decision to reopen for the fall.
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Lombardi: Behavioral Compact Must Be Followed, Testing Starts Mid-July
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Vice President for Student and Campus Life Ryan Lombardi announced a behavioral compact that students must sign and more specifics on the University’s COVID-19 screening policy in an email to the Cornell community Thursday.