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Columbia University continues to monitor the Measles situations occurring in Brooklyn and Queens as well as Westchester and Rockland Counties. We are aware of and monitoring the Mumps outbreak being reported at Temple University in Philadelphia. 

Snowfall in New York City ended earlier this morning.  The Facilities & Operations teams have been working throughout the night to clear snow, and normal operations are expected at the University today, with the exception of the Mailman School of Public Health, which has canceled classes for Monday, March 4..

As a follow-up to the email sent earlier today, normal operations continue to be anticipated at the University tomorrow, barring any unforeseen circumstances.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for New York City and its surrounding areas beginning at 1 p.m. today, March 3 through tomorrow morning March 4 at 7 a.m. 

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for New York City and its surrounding areas, beginning at noon tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 20, through 6 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21. 

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for New York City and its surrounding areas, lasting from 6 a.m. until midnight today, Tuesday February 12, 2019. Read this update for impacts to campus due to the snowfall.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for New York City and its surrounding areas, lasting from 6 a.m. tomorrow until midnight. 

Two members of the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) community were recently diagnosed with bacterial meningitis, caused by the meningococcal bacteria known as type B.  They are currently hospitalized and are responding to treatment.  We understand the great concern this causes. We are sharing information through this letter and the attached fact sheet to ensure that you understand the nature of this illness and the limited ways that transmission can occur, and also so you are fully aware of what we are doing to protect the health of our community. In speaking with them…

Light snow is forecast for New York City later tonight, with the National Weather Service issuing a Winter Weather Advisory for some areas surrounding the city. 

The National Weather Service has upgraded this weekend’s storm to a Winter Storm Watch for the New York City area from Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.

There are two weather systems predicted to make impacts in the greater New York City region beginning this evening and during the weekend.

We anticipate normal operations on campus for tomorrow, November 16. The Grounds team has cleared paths, but with rain falling on top of snow, conditions will remain wet and slick. Please exercise caution when traveling through campus.

Given current snow conditions, please exercise caution when traveling through campus.  The Grounds team is actively clearing snow to maintain pathways but conditions are hazardous.  The Earl Hall and Chapel gates may close as a safety precaution as conditions develop.  Please continue to check the Transportation website for current service conditions and possible suspension of the Intercampus, Lamont-Doherty, and Public Safety Evening shuttles. 

Columbia University is closely monitoring the current outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that was declared on August 1, 2018 by the Ministry of Public Health of the DRC. This current outbreak is located in the North Kivu and Ituri Provinces in the DRC. The Ministry of Public Health, World Health Organization (WHO), and partners are responding to this event and working to establish the full extent of this outbreak. No cases have been reported in neighboring countries to date. Highest risk of spread is to Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic (CAR), Republic…