Dear Students,
I hope that you have been able to take some time to relax and care for yourselves.
Tips for Coping with Anxiety
We all experience anxiety at different points in our lives. We can use it positively when we learn to work with it rather than against it. Interested in learning more? Watch our recent University Life Forum: Listening to Your Anxiety with renowned anxiety expert Dr. Anne-Marie Albano.
Support for Students of Asian Descent
If you are a student seeking support related to anti-Asian bias incidents in the New York area, specialized group support spaces are available across Columbia's campuses. For students at Morningside and Manhattanville group counseling spaces are provided by Counseling and Psychological Services, and CUIMC offers students this support through Student Health on Haven.
Updated Masking Policies
Indoor masking is now optional in many University settings. Please keep in mind that some people may still feel more comfortable wearing a mask, and that some of Columbia’s affiliate institutions – such as Teachers College and Barnard – have varying masking policies in place. If you have classes that take place on affiliate campuses, I ask that you review their respective policies on masking to ensure that you are in compliance.
Omicron BA.2 Variant COVID-19
News about the Omicron BA.2 variant of the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve; I want to assure you that the University is keeping a watchful eye on it as more information becomes available. We will continue to use emerging data to inform our policies to prioritize our community’s safety first and foremost, as we have done with each new development throughout the pandemic. For the latest updates, make sure to regularly check the COVID-19 website.
Reach out to [email protected] with any questions or concerns.
Take care,
Joseph Defraine Greenwell, Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs
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