The Graduate Workers of Columbia have officially begun their strike for a fair contract with the University after weeks of unsuccessful bargaining, meaning thousands of graduate workers will cease all instruction, research, and communication through University platforms. 

Columbia will offer COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible community affiliates later this month, according to an email from Senior Executive Vice President Gerald Rosberg and Senior Vice President and University COVID Director Donna Lynne.

An email from Dean Valentini sent earlier today shared that first-year Jackson Coker has passed away.

In a website update on March 9, Barnard College announced a plan for Spring 2021 commencement: a virtual ceremony paired with socially-distanced, outdoor events for individual departments.

Ira Katznelson, Interim Provost, speaks about the University’s side of the bargaining table and explains current negotiations, future hopes, and limitations regarding graduate workers’ demands.

Bwoggers witnessed an outdoor tent fully raised on Futter Field today.

On Thursday, February 25th, the Columbia Union for Postdoctoral Workers held a rally on Low Steps and announced that they will strike on March 15 if their demands are not met.

This year’s commencement ceremony will be completely virtual, per an announcement today. It will occur on April 30, with degrees awarded between April and June.

This morning, the Barnard Covid Testing Center revealed that they have created a new category for “inconclusive” COVID-19 test results, which occur when one probe detects a COVID-19 strain while another does not.

A Bwog investigation revealed the presence of multiple members of the sorority Sigma Delta Tau’s leadership at a prohibited off-campus party that went viral the weekend of February 6–7, along with allegations of the fraternity Sigma Nu holding multiple prohibited parties since the 2021 semester began.

Barnard College will extend deadlines for P/D/F grading and the ability to withdraw from a class for the Spring 2021 semester.

New details concerning the summer semester for Barnard College have been released, according to two emails sent to students earlier today.

Multiple undergraduate students living in Hartley Hall have tested positive for COVID-19, according to an email from Dean Kromm and Columbia Health Medical Director Bernitz today.

The Pass/D/Fail option for students in Columbia College, the School of General Studies, and the School of Engineering have been extended for the Spring 2021 semester.

Barnard College has announced that it will be extending the temporary SAT and ACT test-optional policy for students applying for Fall/Spring 2022 and Fall/Spring 2023.