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University Announces More COVID-19 Cases, Delays in Returning Students’ Belongings
NYU announced two dozen cases of COVID-19 within the NYU community and that students who left items in their dorm room after an abrupt move-out notice should not expect their belongings to be shipped to them in the near future.
Election Day Resolution Struck Down For Now
After the Student Government Assembly expressed unanimous support for a resolution that could make Election Day a university holiday, the Senate of Academic Affairs Committee did not approve the resolution in its current form.
Coronavirus Outbreak Resources for the NYU Community
In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, a lot of information can get lost in the panic. WSN has compiled a list of resources that could possibly be of use to the NYU community. Email [email protected] to help expand this list.
NYUAD Students Confident in Campus’ Response to Coronavirus
NYUAD students feel reassured by its administration following the closures of all of NYU’s global sites.
NYU Schools Update Pass/Fail Policies in Response to Coronavirus
Several NYU schools are offering expanded pass/fail options for students in response to concerns surrounding the transition to remote instruction.
Multiple Tisch Community Members Test Positive for COVID-19
An email from Tisch School of the Arts Dean Allyson Green notified the school’s community members of several individuals testing positive for COVID-19, but did not state how many nor the last time they may have been on campus.
NYU Dorms May House Coronavirus Patients
Vice President of Student Affairs Marc Wais sent an email on Tuesday, March 17 opening up the possibility of NYU’s residence halls being used as surplus hospital beds.
NYU’s Final Study Abroad Sites Close
NYU Sydney and NYU Accra will cease in-person academic programs for the remainder of the semester. NYU Abu Dhabi is the last global campus to remain open.
Dorm Closures Leave Residents with Little Support
NYU hall residents react to New York dorm closures.
Housing Representatives Demand Answers from University
The NYU Inter-Residence Hall Council responded to University President Andrew Hamilton’s announcement closing all residence halls and the continuation of online classes until the end of the semester via an email on Monday, March 16.
SGA Offers Support After NYU Shuts Residence Halls
Following University President Andrew Hamilton’s announcement on Monday, March 16, which closed residence halls after Sunday, March 22 and extended remote instruction for the remainder of the semester, the Student Government Assembly issued a statement offering resources for students.
NYU Law Student Tests Positive for Coronavirus
An email sent out to students at the NYU School of Law by Dean Trevor Morrison stated that a student tested positive for COVID-19, making it the second confirmed case of the virus in the NYU community.
