Provost Boyce announced via email today that the start of the Spring 2022 semester will be virtual amid COVID-19 developments. 

Starting next semester, Barnard will require all eligible students, faculty, and staff to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster. Additionally, beginning tomorrow, all Barnard dining halls will move to grab-and-go service entirely.

Columbia University health officials held a forum to update faculty, researchers, and staff on the status of the pandemic, as well as the Omicron variant and guidelines for travel during the holiday season.

Welcome back to Science Fair, Bwog’s weekly roundup of science events happening around campus. As always, email science@bwog.com if you want your event featured. Also, get your flu shot and COVID-19 booster if you haven’t!!

For a week, the emerging Omicron variant has rattled the world. Here are today’s top headlines on this new variant!