Winter Storm Update: Classes canceled; other snow impact updates

To ensure the safety of our community in light of the anticipated intensity of today’s snowstorm, classes for today, February 9, have been canceled.

Essential personnel are expected to report to work today as directed by their supervisors, consistent with University Policy.  Please stay safe, exercise caution and allow extra travel time.  Non-essential personnel who are able to travel safely to work are encouraged to do so, or should speak with a manager or supervisor about contingency plans if needed.  If you have a question about your “essential status,” please check in with your supervisor.

By
EMOT
February 09, 2017

The following updates to services are available:

Morningside Campus Updates

  • Butler Library remains open as a 24-hour study space.  All other libraries will be closed today.
  • Dodge Fitness Center is open per its normal hours. Check www.gocolumbialions.com for updates.
  • Columbia Dining facilities will be open today.  For any changes to hours and operation, please visit dining.columbia.edu/columbia-dining-operations-2917.
  • For event status, we advise students and members of the University community to check with event sponsors.
  • The following Morningside campus gates will be closed for snow removal and icy conditions:
    • College Walk pedestrian gates (both Broadway and Amsterdam).  College Walk main gates will remain open.
    • Chapel gate
    • Earl Hall gate
    • CEPSR 120th Street gate
    • The exterior staircase at the Northwest Corner Building will be closed due to hazardous conditions. Please use the interior route as an alternative.

Transportation Updates

  • The Intercampus Shuttle is currently operating, with delays expected due to road conditions.  Please check the Transportation website for updates.
  • The Lamont-Doherty Shuttle is not operating.
  • As of now, the Arbor Shuttle will run on a holiday schedule. The van will leave the Arbor on the the hour and leave campus on the half hour.  There may be changes to the shuttle if conditions worsen.

Columbia University Medical Center Updates

  • All Columbia University Medical Center classes are canceled today.
  • CUMC senior management in each department and school determines which functions are essential, and how to staff those functions. Senior management in each department and school will communicate the information to all faculty and staff. If you have any questions please contact your department or school.
  • CUMC and ColumbiaDoctors clinical practices, except for the Dental Clinics, are scheduled to be open today. However, as the storm continues to unfold, we suggest that patients call their health care provider’s office to confirm appointments.

We urge all members of the Columbia community to stay informed about conditions as the storm progresses.  We will continue to send updates throughout the day as more information becomes available.  Please continue to check the Columbia Preparedness website, preparedness.columbia.edu, and the Columbia homepage, www.columbia.edu for updates.

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