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With gratitude to our Facilities teams for their expeditious work to ensure campus grounds are accessible and with improving weather conditions expected throughout the greater New York City area, we will return to in-person instruction tomorrow, February 24.

After careful review of operational and safety considerations, we have determined that all campuses will pivot to remote instruction tomorrow, February 23. Students will hear directly from their centers, schools, and instructors with additional details. Essential personnel are expected to report to work, consistent with University Policy.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for New York City and its surrounding areas beginning Sunday morning, February 22 through the afternoon of Monday, February 23. Normal University operations are expected.

Given the improving transportation conditions throughout the greater New York City area and the snow removal on campus grounds thanks to our Facilities teams, we will return to in-person learning tomorrow, January 27, with normal operations on campus. 

This message notes changes to select campus services on Sunday and Monday. Before visiting campus locations or attending a scheduled event, we encourage you to check the appropriate websites or with event organizers for any additional status updates.

With the winter weather expected to continue into tomorrow, Columbia University is pivoting to remote instruction on Monday, January 26, for all classes on our Morningside and Manhattanville campuses. Students will hear directly from their schools and instructors with additional details.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for New York City and its surrounding areas in effect from late Saturday, January 24 through Monday, January 26 in the afternoon.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for New York City, along with parts of New Jersey and Long Island, in effect from 10 p.m. Saturday, December 13, through 1 p.m. Sunday, December 14. 

The New York City Department of Health is investigating a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases in Central Harlem. Anyone who is experiencing flu-like symptoms, fever or cough is encouraged to seek medical treatment. 

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Watch for New York City and the surrounding region beginning this afternoon (July 31) through tomorrow afternoon (Aug. 1).

In light of the shooting incident in Midtown Manhattan yesterday evening, we want to remind you of the safety resources available to the Columbia community.  

Police activity in the area of 52nd Street and Park Avenue. The area is being secured by NYPD, with no active threat as of 8:15 p.m. Please continue to avoid the area as the investigation continues.

We are entering summer’s first heat wave, with the National Weather Service issuing an Extreme Heat Watch for New York City and its surrounding region in effect from Sunday, June 22 through Tuesday, June 24. The National Weather Service is predicting dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 109 degrees Fahrenheit possible.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for New York City and its surrounding areas, in effect from 4 a.m. through 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 6.