This afternoon, one day after Columbia University released updated plans for COVID-19 safety protocols, Barnard students received a new set of guidelines in an email from Marina Catallozzi, VP of Health and Wellness. 

According to an email sent this afternoon, students will no longer be required to fill out daily attestations to access Columbia facilities, and masking indoors will become optional on campus, effective March 14.

This afternoon, President Bollinger announced that the university will begin assisting students and scholars that have been displaced by the war in Ukraine.

Today’s demonstration was organized by SIPA students just hours after Russia mounted a large military offensive across Ukraine last night. 

Columbia Facilities and Operations announced this afternoon that they will begin removing tents around campus in response to the University’s changes in COVID-19 safety protocols.

University administration announced this afternoon that 2022 Commencement will take place in-person on May 18 on Columbia’s Morningside campus. Additionally, the Classes of 2020 and 2021 will both be recognized in an in-person ceremony the following day. 

Eligible Columbia affiliates now have until February 28 to receive and document a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to an email sent to Columbia community members Monday morning. 

As the University returns to in-person learning, both Barnard and Columbia’s administrations have announced the return of in-person dining and gatherings, as well as updates to visitor policies. Deputy News Editor Paulina Rodriguez contributed to reporting.

Over 96% of respondents to the ratification vote agreed to cement the Tentative Agreement, resulting in the first contract between the SWC and Columbia.

Applications for Daily Editor and Staff Writer positions are due tonight, January 28 at 11:59 pm EST!

President Bollinger released a statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to examine a challenge to affirmative action cases.

Earlier this morning, Columbia Dining announced that indoor seating options for the CU dining halls will resume this Monday.

On Tuesday morning, Barnard announced that Emma Wolfe, a leader in NYC government, is joining the Barnard administration to help coordinate the school’s work with the greater New York City community.

A lawsuit filed in federal court on Sunday named Columbia as one of 16 schools allegedly violating antitrust law by colluding to reduce financial aid awarded to students.

Due to the interruption of Core classes by the SWC-UAW strike, University Writing sections will now require additional instruction and coursework, to be completed after the Spring 2022 semester.