During the cold and flu season, it's important to take precautions to protect yourself and others.
The worst of the winter storm has passed, but the National Weather Service forecast still predicts strong gusts of wind and flurries this morning. We urge members of the community to continue to exercise caution and dress in warm layers when traveling or going outside.
A winter storm is affecting the Greater New York area today and tomorrow. We will continue to share information as the situation develops.
The Emergency Management Operations Team continues to monitor the effects of this winter storm. The National Weather Service forecast still predicts heavy snowfall and gusts of wind up to 60 mph for the New York City metropolitan area from this afternoon through tomorrow.
The storm has passed without any significant effects on the Morningside campus. All gates are open this morning.
A significant storm with high winds and heavy rain is forecast to affect the Greater New York area from this afternoon through Thursday morning. The Emergency Management Operations Team is monitoring the situation and will continue to provide updates to the Columbia community if the need arises.
As snow accumulates this evening, the Emergency Management Operations Team continues to monitor conditions.
As Columbia moves forward and campus beings to return to normal operations (with noted exceptions), we have the following class and service updates for Morningside. For the Medical Center, visit www.cumc.columbia.edu.
As Columbia moves forward and classes begin to resume (with noted exceptions), we have the following service updates for Morningside. For the Medical Center, visit www.cumc.columbia.edu.
Here are the most recent updates on our ongoing resumption of classes and campus activities for tomorrow, Thursday, November 1.
As our city and region recover from the serious impact of Hurricane Sandy, the University will begin resuming classes tomorrow, Wednesday, October 31, with the following exceptions.
As Columbia moves forward and classes begin to resume (with noted exceptions), we have the following service updates for Morningside. For the Medical Center, visit www.cumc.columbia.edu.
In light of the continued effects of Hurricane Sandy, the University is cancelling classes and events at all campuses on Tuesday
(10/30/2012).
As announced earlier, all classes and events at Columbia University are cancelled on Tuesday (10/30/2012). This includes all campuses.
The University has weathered the storm overnight with no reported injuries and only limited damage to our campuses. Our facilities never lost power, although there have been widespread power outages in lower Manhattan, and throughout other boroughs and the wider metropolitan area.
With the University beginning to resume normal operations, please keep in mind the following transportation options as you plan your commute to campus Thursday, November 1.
In advance of Hurricane Sandy, the University is canceling classes and events at all campuses for Monday, October 29. We urge members of the Columbia community to stay informed about conditions, exercise caution if travel is necessary, and to remain indoors if possible in light of predicted high winds and heavy rains.
The Emergency Management Operations Team continues to monitor Hurricane Sandy’s effects. As announced earlier, all classes and events are cancelled on Monday (10/29/2012). This includes all campuses.
As announced earlier, all classes and events are cancelled on Monday (10/29/2012). This includes all campuses. Students should check their individual school websites for additional information.
Hurricane Sandy is projected to make landfall in the Greater New York Area early next week. While forecasters do not know what the precise impact of the storm will be on our area, we urge all students, faculty and staff to use caution in traveling during this period and follow updates posted here for any effects on the University community.
In the event of an urgent situation, the University's Emergency Text Message Notification System is the most convenient and reliable means of getting real-time up-to-date information to you. Some possible scenarios for Columbia choosing to send you a text message include weather emergencies, major transit interruptions and campus closures.