Latest Alerts & Announcements
Penn Station Repair Work
As you may be aware, beginning Monday, July 10 through September 1, 2017, the MTA has scheduled summer repair work at Penn Station that will affect Long Island Railroad (LIRR), New Jersey Transit and Amtrak commuters. As a result, we want to encourage our faculty and staff who rely on these to plan ahead for any potential disruptions to their regular commute.
Anonymous Hoax Printouts on Campus
On Saturday, May 27, two threatening anonymous printouts, identified by the New York Police Department as part of an apparent citywide hoax by hackers, were found at the Manhattanville and Morningside campuses. Public Safety immediately undertook precautionary evacuations, and the NYPD bomb squad investigated and pronounced both areas safe.
Monitoring Ebola Virus
Columbia University is closely monitoring the current outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Currently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has not issued any travel warnings to this area. This guidance will be updated as the situation changes.
Emergency Contacts
Be prepared! Program these key phone numbers ahead of time so you have immediate access during an emergency.