COVID-19 Outbreak Communications Archive
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We hope you have enjoyed a restful winter break! We have delayed our start of classes until Feb. 8.This delay in the start to the semester will allow cases from the holidays to clear, more people to be vaccinated, and more of the semester’s work to…
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A huge thank you to everyone who participated in this week’s final pooled saliva testing effort before the end of in-person instruction on campus. We are as appreciative of all students and employees who gave their samples as we are for the…
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I understand the world is full of a lot of uncertainty, and 2020 has perhaps reminded us of that more than any other year in recent memory.
As we wrap up in-person instruction for the Fall 2020 semester, I want to assure you that SUNY Morrisville…
As we wrap up in-person instruction for the Fall 2020 semester, I want to assure you that SUNY Morrisville…
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All testing samples collected this week (Nov. 2-6) for both wastewater and pooled saliva testing for COVID-19 have been received.
Two pooled saliva tests from student-athlete samples came back positive, and reflex testing is underway to identify…
Two pooled saliva tests from student-athlete samples came back positive, and reflex testing is underway to identify…
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As you prepare to leave campus following the end of in-person classes in the coming weeks, all students must first participate in one final round of pooled saliva testing, as required by SUNY System Administration in order to help prevent the spread…
- 11:34 a.m.
Dear Mustangs,
We know that this has been a rough and challenging semester.
We know that gathering and socializing is a valued part of the college experience.
We know that Halloween is a treasured day of having fun with your friends.
And we know…
We know that this has been a rough and challenging semester.
We know that gathering and socializing is a valued part of the college experience.
We know that Halloween is a treasured day of having fun with your friends.
And we know…
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If you go to a party, you will no longer go to SUNY Morrisville.
This is as direct as I can be.
I am aware of some parties, including one as recently as this past weekend, that were incredibly reckless and dangerous in a number of ways. We are…
This is as direct as I can be.
I am aware of some parties, including one as recently as this past weekend, that were incredibly reckless and dangerous in a number of ways. We are…
- 5:15 p.m.
All testing samples collected last week (Oct. 12-16) for both wastewater and pooled saliva testing for COVID-19 have been received.
A clarification about restricted movement is published online, and the Office of the Provost will soon send an update…
A clarification about restricted movement is published online, and the Office of the Provost will soon send an update…
- 5:00 p.m.
Whenever a residence hall has shown the presence of the virus, we have followed up with a precautionary quarantine or “restricted movement” to limit residential students from potentially spreading the virus until we have had an opportunity to…
- 12:37 p.m.
Dear members of the campus community,
Last night, the campus received an update about results from this week’s COVID-19 testing efforts. It is a reminder how quickly a situation can change, and the responsibility each of us has to create and…
Last night, the campus received an update about results from this week’s COVID-19 testing efforts. It is a reminder how quickly a situation can change, and the responsibility each of us has to create and…
- 9:15 p.m.
We have some initial results from this week’s wastewater and pooled saliva testing for COVID-19.
Thursday afternoon, we received wastewater testing results from samples taken Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Quantifiable levels were detected in Commons 1, Commons…
Thursday afternoon, we received wastewater testing results from samples taken Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Quantifiable levels were detected in Commons 1, Commons…
- 9 a.m.
We have received the most recent results of wastewater testing in Oneida Hall, samples taken Thursday, Oct. 8, in which COVID-19 has been detected at a significant level.
All residents of Oneida Hall must precautionarily quarantine in their rooms,…
All residents of Oneida Hall must precautionarily quarantine in their rooms,…
- 7:00 p.m.
The county health department’s role in addressing COVID-19 quarantine, isolation and contact tracing
As SUNY Morrisville experiences its first increase in positive cases of COVID-19, it is helpful to review how testing, quarantine, isolation and contact tracing are connected, and how local health authorities are involved for everyone’s health and…
- 12:03 p.m.
With our first known positive cases on campus, as well as pending reflex testing on positive pooled saliva tests and detected virus levels in the wastewater, it is necessary to take the following steps:
The visitor policy is suspended, which…
The visitor policy is suspended, which…
- 5:42 p.m.
Initial pooled saliva testing results from samples taken Monday and Tuesday, Oct.5 and 6, have been received today. Two of the pools – one of students, one of employees – came back positive.
Both pools have been submitted for follow-up testing of…
Both pools have been submitted for follow-up testing of…
- 2:52 p.m.
SUNY Morrisville has its first known positive cases of COVID-19 among residential students. News of each student’s diagnosis was received today. Contact tracing is underway, led by the Madison County Department of Health.
One student is a resident…
One student is a resident…
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Dear Campus Community,
Three weeks ago, we announced an extended pause on campus visitors, effective until Monday, Oct. 5.
Following our latest review, in addition to the daily monitoring of COVID-19 cases (no positive cases reported for residential…
Three weeks ago, we announced an extended pause on campus visitors, effective until Monday, Oct. 5.
Following our latest review, in addition to the daily monitoring of COVID-19 cases (no positive cases reported for residential…
- 7:20 a.m.
Results from Monday’s pooled saliva testing of West Hall residents have come back negative. The precautionary quarantine has been lifted.
A few residents chose to go home before the tests and have been informed that they will need to provide a…
A few residents chose to go home before the tests and have been informed that they will need to provide a…
- 11:51 a.m.
We have received the most recent results of wastewater testing in West Hall, samples taken Tuesday, Sept. 22, in which COVID-19 has been detected as “present, not quantifiable.”
Out of an abundance of caution, we are asking all residents of West…
Out of an abundance of caution, we are asking all residents of West…
- 5:27 p.m.
Dear faculty and staff members,
Since announcing the college’s employee testing plan on Tuesday, some frequently asked questions have arisen. While we recognize more might come up, here are some answers to what we have been asked so far:
Do I have…
Since announcing the college’s employee testing plan on Tuesday, some frequently asked questions have arisen. While we recognize more might come up, here are some answers to what we have been asked so far:
Do I have…
- 3:32 p.m.
SUNY Morrisville has its first known positive case of COVID-19. There is no increased risk or exposure to the campus at this time.
The student lives off-campus. They notified the Student Health Center today that they had received an off-campus test…
The student lives off-campus. They notified the Student Health Center today that they had received an off-campus test…
- 9:41 a.m.
Results from Tuesday’s pooled saliva testing of Cayuga Hall residents have come back negative. The precautionary quarantine has been lifted.
A few residents chose to go home before the latest round of tests and have been informed that they will need…
A few residents chose to go home before the latest round of tests and have been informed that they will need…
- 5:04 p.m.
We have developed a plan for pooled saliva testing of employees, beginning next week. Each employee should participate twice as designated. Weeks for testing assignments are alphabetical by last name as follows:
A-D to be tested Sept. 29-30 and Oct…
A-D to be tested Sept. 29-30 and Oct…
- 3:22 p.m.
We have received Cayuga Hall wastewater testing results from Thursday, Sept. 17. The level remains the same as those from earlier in the week – detected, but not quantifiable.
Wastewater can detect infection up to seven days before symptoms appear.…
Wastewater can detect infection up to seven days before symptoms appear.…
- 10:58 a.m.
Dear Campus Community,
Students in Cayuga Hall remain in precautionary quarantine until all results from both pooled saliva tests and wastewater testing are received. We expect completed results by the end of today.
Students who live in Cayuga Hall…
Students in Cayuga Hall remain in precautionary quarantine until all results from both pooled saliva tests and wastewater testing are received. We expect completed results by the end of today.
Students who live in Cayuga Hall…
- 9:23 a.m.
Our wastewater testing samples of Cayuga Hall from Tuesday, Sept. 15, detected a low level presence of COVID-19.
Pooled saliva testing conducted that same day for residents of Cayuga Hall came back negative.
Approximately 35 residents did not…
Pooled saliva testing conducted that same day for residents of Cayuga Hall came back negative.
Approximately 35 residents did not…
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Dear Campus Community,
In an effort to limit campus density and promote health and safety, a two-week pause of all campus visitors was put into effect on Monday, Aug. 31, and was set to end this coming Monday, Sept. 14.
To further emphasize our…
In an effort to limit campus density and promote health and safety, a two-week pause of all campus visitors was put into effect on Monday, Aug. 31, and was set to end this coming Monday, Sept. 14.
To further emphasize our…
- 4:32 p.m.
Dear Students,
Classes have already been back in session for two full weeks and things are going great. As we enter Labor Day weekend, I want to remind you to maintain our safety protocols to keep you and your fellow students safe.
We are in close…
Classes have already been back in session for two full weeks and things are going great. As we enter Labor Day weekend, I want to remind you to maintain our safety protocols to keep you and your fellow students safe.
We are in close…
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Dear Students,
In addition to observing proper health and safety precautions in all areas of our daily lives, one of the most important ways we can stop the spread of COVID-19 is by addressing positive cases as quickly as possible. You can help in…
In addition to observing proper health and safety precautions in all areas of our daily lives, one of the most important ways we can stop the spread of COVID-19 is by addressing positive cases as quickly as possible. You can help in…
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Dear students,
Intramurals & Open Recreation at SUNY Morrisville provides a comprehensive program of on-campus intramural and recreational sports that are available to all students of all abilities. The year-long program allows students to…
Intramurals & Open Recreation at SUNY Morrisville provides a comprehensive program of on-campus intramural and recreational sports that are available to all students of all abilities. The year-long program allows students to…
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Following approval obtained by state and local authorities, the SUNY Morrisville Fitness Center will open beginning Monday, Aug. 31, with hours of operation currently scheduled for Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.
The center will be…
The center will be…
- 3:30 p.m.
Hey Mustangs, thanks for the great work you have been doing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on our campus. Now let's keep it going!
As a reminder, all students and employees are required to wear a mask or face covering at all times while on campus…
As a reminder, all students and employees are required to wear a mask or face covering at all times while on campus…
- 3:15 p.m.
Dear members of the campus community,
This afternoon, we received results of the pooled testing we did earlier this week, accounting for about a third of our residential students and dozens of commuter/off-campus students. The results came back…
This afternoon, we received results of the pooled testing we did earlier this week, accounting for about a third of our residential students and dozens of commuter/off-campus students. The results came back…
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As we approach the start of the fall semester, we will share a series of messages to ensure that you have answers to as many of your questions as possible. Please see below information regarding “being a good neighbor” and the ongoing partnerships…
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As we approach the start of the fall semester, we will share a series of messages to ensure that you have answers to as many of your questions as possible. Please see below information regarding important updates to campus office hours and…
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As we approach the start of the fall semester, we will share a series of messages to ensure that you have answers to as many of your questions as possible. Please see below information regarding the activities and socializing opportunities available…
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As we approach the start of the fall semester, we will share a series of messages to ensure that you have answers to as many of your questions as possible before returning to campus. Please find below information regarding COVID-19 testing and daily…
- 12:33 p.m.
Dear student,
If you are living in an on-campus residence hall, it’s a great idea to pack an emergency COVID-19 bag, in the event you are required to quarantine.
The possibility exists that you may test positive or have exposure to COVID-19, and…
If you are living in an on-campus residence hall, it’s a great idea to pack an emergency COVID-19 bag, in the event you are required to quarantine.
The possibility exists that you may test positive or have exposure to COVID-19, and…
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As we approach the start of the fall semester, we will share a series of messages to ensure that you have answers to as many of your questions as possible before returning to campus. Please find below information about how to read your class…
- 4:09 p.m.
On Aug. 11, SUNY system encouraged all campuses to more strongly consider implementing COVID-19 pooled testing as part of return-to-campus plans closer to move-in dates. As a result, SUNY Morrisville will provide students this opportunity within the…
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Dear SUNY Morrisville student,
As SUNY Morrisville prepares to welcome you back for the Fall 2020 semester, I want to familiarize you with the terms and definitions for the various ways your classes will take place.
As our institution is heavily…
As SUNY Morrisville prepares to welcome you back for the Fall 2020 semester, I want to familiarize you with the terms and definitions for the various ways your classes will take place.
As our institution is heavily…
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As we approach the start of the fall semester, we will share a series of messages to ensure that you have answers to as many of your questions as possible before returning to campus. Please find below information regarding dining services. The…
- 11:36 a.m.
The ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and its accompanying consequences are a constant and ever-present subject of the news and other media. We recognize reactions can impact the mental and physical health of students, staff, faculty and…
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As we approach the start of the fall semester, we will share a series of messages to ensure that you have answers to as many of your questions as possible before returning to campus. Please find below information regarding access and availability of…
- 8:53 a.m.
As you may be aware, rates of COVID infections are increasing in PA, especially in the Philadelphia and surrounding areas. Although the rate of COVID infections in your area may be much lower than in other areas of the state, overall Pennsylvania's…
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The Northeast Women's Hockey League (NEWHL), with whom SUNY Morrisville holds membership in the sport of women's ice hockey, issued a statement Thursday afternoon, suspending conference and non-conference competition until Jan. 1, 2021, due to the…
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As we approach the start of the fall 2020 semester, we will share a series of messages to ensure you have answers to as many of your questions as possible before returning to campus. Please find below updates to our housing policy, as well as…
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The term “esports” may be unfamiliar to some, but it has quickly become a buzzword on the SUNY Morrisville campus.
Esports (electronic sports), which has taken the nation and globe by storm over the past decade, is an organized sports competition…
Esports (electronic sports), which has taken the nation and globe by storm over the past decade, is an organized sports competition…
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The State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC), with whom SUNY Morrisville holds associate membership in the sports of field hockey and men’s ice hockey, issued a statement Monday evening, suspending fall sports competition.
In…
In…
- 11:30 a.m.
MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — She’s generally a jovial horse, but Lola is happier than ever these days. Poking her nose through a stall at the SUNY Morrisville Western barn, she nickers at two students on whose care she has come to rely the past few months.…
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When Employees Will Return
With the opening of school approaching, and SUNY Morrisville’s Return to Campus Plan approved by SUNY System Offices, additional details are available on employees’ return to work.
Classes are scheduled to resume Aug. 24,…
With the opening of school approaching, and SUNY Morrisville’s Return to Campus Plan approved by SUNY System Offices, additional details are available on employees’ return to work.
Classes are scheduled to resume Aug. 24,…
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The North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) Presidents' Council issued a statement Friday, unanimously voting to not conduct intercollegiate athletic competition this upcoming fall semester due to the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
SUNY…
SUNY…
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Dear student and family members,
Hello from the SUNY Morrisville Student Health Center. We are excited to welcome students back to campus for the Fall 2020 semester.
During the past few months, we have all learned that COVID-19 can spread rapidly in…
Hello from the SUNY Morrisville Student Health Center. We are excited to welcome students back to campus for the Fall 2020 semester.
During the past few months, we have all learned that COVID-19 can spread rapidly in…
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The Empire 8 Presidents Council issued a statement on fall sports Wednesday evening, unanimously voting to postpone all fall competition due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including football in which SUNY Morrisville is an affiliate member.
SUNY…
SUNY…
- 5 p.m.
MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — SUNY Morrisville has announced its plan to reopen campus this fall, after receiving approval from SUNY and meeting New York State Department of Health’s Reopening New York Higher Education Guidelines. Plans are subject to change…
- 2:25 p.m.
To the SUNY Community,
Throughout the unprecedented novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, SUNY has responded as a system. Students, faculty and staff at each of our 64 individual campuses continue to contribute what they can and when they can,…
Throughout the unprecedented novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, SUNY has responded as a system. Students, faculty and staff at each of our 64 individual campuses continue to contribute what they can and when they can,…
- 9 a.m.
MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — Before she goes in for her night shift as a nurse, Kirsten Krause does a video chat with her four-year-old son, Nicholas. He runs around the house with the phone showing her his kittens and the puzzles he is working on at home.…
- 6:30 p.m.
NORWICH, N.Y. — The SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus, Roots & Wings, and Cornell Cooperative Extension are partnering to help those in need in their local community.
They’re accepting donations for a free local dairy and agricultural drive-thru…
They’re accepting donations for a free local dairy and agricultural drive-thru…
- 1:05 p.m.
Important: Information contained in this news article may not be fully up-to-date. For the last information on the CARES Act Grant Program, please visit the Office of Financial Aid.
Updated May 19, 2020: In response to the COVID-19 crisis, funds…
Updated May 19, 2020: In response to the COVID-19 crisis, funds…
- noon
MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — An overwhelming response has expanded the second SUNY Morrisville and community dairy drive-thru, which will be held Friday, April 17, past the college’s Dairy Complex on Eaton Street (where it was held last week). The free dairy…
- 12:45 p.m.
NORWICH, N.Y. — As concern over the shortage of personal protection equipment (PPE) for emergency personnel and health care workers continues nationally during the COVID-19 pandemic, SUNY Morrisville’s Norwich Campus is doing all it can to help…
- 4:37 p.m.
Campus Access Limited until April 29
To comply with Governor Andrew Cuomo’s New York State On PAUSE order, most campus buildings will remain accessible only by key or card swipe and nonessential employees will continue to work from home until…
To comply with Governor Andrew Cuomo’s New York State On PAUSE order, most campus buildings will remain accessible only by key or card swipe and nonessential employees will continue to work from home until…
- 2:26 p.m.
Just a quick roundup of a few items for you today. Thank you for all your efforts and resilience as we adapt to social distancing to keep everyone safer, while still moving forward with the semester.
New COVID-19 Question Form
Do you have a question…
New COVID-19 Question Form
Do you have a question…
- 5:38 p.m.
We hope everyone is adjusting to distance learning, and we recognize there are sure to be bumps along the way. This email has a list of resources and answers to a lot of questions we know you have, including:
How to have items left in your…
How to have items left in your…
- 4:34 p.m.
Welcome back after our extended spring break, though the circumstances are certainly much different than any of us might have anticipated at the beginning of the semester. As students, faculty and staff adjust to distance learning, there are a few…
- 11:20 a.m.
We are aware of concern among our neighbors in Morrisville about students returning to campus in the midst of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.
More than 90 percent of our students have returned home and will not be coming back to campus. The few…
More than 90 percent of our students have returned home and will not be coming back to campus. The few…
- 7:52 p.m.
Thank you for your help in making plans for residence halls for the remainder of the spring semester. It is helping us to reduce density of people and suppress the spread of COVID-19, the coronavirus.
Only students who have completed the “Student…
Only students who have completed the “Student…
- 3:58 p.m.
Dear students,
We want you to know that we are working quickly to resolve the financial impact this transition to remote learning will have on a student’s unused campus housing, meals and fees for the remainder of the spring semester while taking…
We want you to know that we are working quickly to resolve the financial impact this transition to remote learning will have on a student’s unused campus housing, meals and fees for the remainder of the spring semester while taking…
- 2:41 p.m.
Dear Students,
As you are aware, the crisis in regards to the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to constantly change around the world and within the educational arena. Currently, it is our intention that instruction will continue toward successful…
As you are aware, the crisis in regards to the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to constantly change around the world and within the educational arena. Currently, it is our intention that instruction will continue toward successful…
- 12:27 p.m.
Dear faculty and staff,
Thank you for all you are doing to adapt to remote work and instruction in such a swift manner during this challenging time. We know that our students are benefitting from this herculean effort to make sure their education…
Thank you for all you are doing to adapt to remote work and instruction in such a swift manner during this challenging time. We know that our students are benefitting from this herculean effort to make sure their education…
- 5:01 p.m.
Dear Students,
Thank you for your responsible efforts to reduce the density of students remaining on campus. We appreciate those who have already moved out or retrieved essential belongings for the remainder of the semester.
This reduces the risk of…
Thank you for your responsible efforts to reduce the density of students remaining on campus. We appreciate those who have already moved out or retrieved essential belongings for the remainder of the semester.
This reduces the risk of…
- 10:55 a.m.
Dear students,
Governor Cuomo has now signed the New York State on PAUSE Executive Order, taking the strongest actions to date to contain the growing spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Madison County announced its first three positive cases…
Governor Cuomo has now signed the New York State on PAUSE Executive Order, taking the strongest actions to date to contain the growing spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Madison County announced its first three positive cases…
- 7:21 p.m.
Today’s COVID-19 (coronavirus) roundup includes information about living on campus, having packages forwarded, and plans for finals to continue.
Reconsidering Living on Campus
If you haven’t already, please complete the “Student Plans After Spring…
Reconsidering Living on Campus
If you haven’t already, please complete the “Student Plans After Spring…
- 8:15 p.m.
We have more information to share you with this evening, as students ask questions about returning to campus, either to retrieve their belongings before returning home or to continue living on campus for the remainder of the spring semester. We want…
- 8:10 p.m.
We have news tonight for students seeking to stay on campus, return to campus or retrieve their belongings from campus, as SUNY Morrisville seeks to lessen the spread of COVID-19, or the coronavirus, and prepare for remote learning only, beginning…
- 6:25 p.m.
FOR STUDENTS
LIVING ON CAMPUS
New directives from the governor’s office and relayed to us by the chancellor’s office are to discourage students from returning to campus after spring break, until further notice. We are also aware of some localities…
LIVING ON CAMPUS
New directives from the governor’s office and relayed to us by the chancellor’s office are to discourage students from returning to campus after spring break, until further notice. We are also aware of some localities…
- 9:25 p.m.
Dear members of the campus community,
Thank you for your continued efforts to isolate COVID-19 instances and lessen the spread of the virus. Several measures are in place to assist us, including some new and expanded ones.
Per order of New York…
Thank you for your continued efforts to isolate COVID-19 instances and lessen the spread of the virus. Several measures are in place to assist us, including some new and expanded ones.
Per order of New York…
- 9 p.m.
Until further notice, all campus residence halls, dining halls and other facilities will remain open to serve students in a safe and healthy environment for those students who choose to stay on campus. Tuition and fees charged to student accounts…
- 11:49 a.m.
Students, faculty or staff members who present symptoms of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) are urged to contact University Police at SUNY Morrisville, which is staffed and responsive around the clock, at 315.684.6410. Coronavirus symptoms include…
- 7:53 p.m.
Thank you for your patience as we work through the many changes happening not just daily, but hourly, as we adapt to respond to the current pandemic of the coronavirus, or COVID-19. I understand how disruptive this is to all our lives, and the fear…
- 6 p.m.
Today brought big news related to New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s announcement that all SUNY and CUNY institutions immediately develop plans to transition courses wherever possible to remote instruction including distance learning and…
- 3:34 p.m.
Residence Halls are closing for Spring Break from Saturday, March 14, 2020, at noon until Sunday, March 22, 2020, at noon. Students who wish to stay on campus during spring break may do so. Please notify Residence Life by emailing reslife@…
- 2:38 p.m.
New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo just concluded a press conference during which he announced that all SUNY and CUNY institutions would begin instituting distancing policies and practices as of Thursday, March 19, to reduce density on campuses…
- 4:30 p.m.
The following is a roundup of the current information related to the development of concerns over novel coronavirus - or COVID-19.
Out of an overabundance of caution, we provide this information so you can be informed and exercise your best…
Out of an overabundance of caution, we provide this information so you can be informed and exercise your best…
- 4:30 p.m.
The following is a roundup of the current information related to the development of concerns over novel coronavirus - or COVID-19.
SUNY Study Abroad Programs
New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and SUNY have determined that it is necessary to …
SUNY Study Abroad Programs
New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and SUNY have determined that it is necessary to …
- 4:30 p.m.
Information and guidelines related to the coronavirus is rapidly evolving, and the latest developments have suggested we provide an update on our efforts. This memo particularly relates to travel.
At this time, we want to offer some important…
At this time, we want to offer some important…
- 10:52 a.m.
Recently, a new coronavirus was detected in China that has not been previously found in humans. This new (novel) coronavirus has now been named COVID-19 (previously called 2019-nCoV). There are thousands of confirmed cases in China and additional…