Ithaca College

Dear Ithaca College Community,

I know that some people have expressed concerns and are asking questions regarding the positive coronavirus cases that have been identified within the Ithaca College community. As the medical director of the college’s Hammond Health Center, I wanted to reach out to help give you a greater understanding about the medical and public health practices surrounding COVID-19 case tracking and reporting.

Read more . . . (229 words)

The Campus Life Awards are given each year to a select group of up to 10 graduating seniors to recognize their outstanding contributions to the Ithaca College community through participation and involvement in campus life. 

Read more . . . (107 words)

Ithaca College is inviting applications from current students who are interested in serving a two-year term as the next Student Trustee. The term begins in May 2020 and runs until May 2022. Due to current changes to the college schedule, the search committee is extending the deadline to apply to Sunday, March 29.

Read more . . . (289 words)

No matter where you are in life - just getting started or planning for retirement - a session with Joseph Silino can help you create a plan for your goals. And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You’ll get answers to these questions and more:

Read more . . . (79 words)

Dear Campus Community,

As the public health crisis around the coronavirus, COVID-19, continues to have an increasing impact on our college and all of our communities, we have made the decision to extend remote instruction for faculty and students and remote work for our employees through the end of this semester.

Read more . . . (596 words)

This event has been CANCELLED.  Please watch for more information at a later date.

Friday, March 20th, 2020 - James J. Whalen Center for Music, Ithaca College

Read more . . . (183 words)

This open discussion has been CANCELLED.

The Academic Resources Action Group (Ithaca Forever Strategic Planning) and the Center for Faculty Excellence invite faculty to attend a one-hour Open Discussion session with Tony DeFranco, Director of User Support Services, SUNY OER Services, on Friday, March 20, 2020.

Read more . . . (166 words)

Submitted on behalf of the Roy H. Park Dean Search Committee Co-Chairs, Andrew Utterson and Jack Bryant:

The first candidate for the Park School of Communication Dean Search will be available via Zoom for a Campus Community Open Session on Wednesday, March 18 from Noon – 2:00 PM.

The campus community is invited to go to the following link to view materials for the candidate and access the Campus Zoom link.  (The Zoom link should not be shared outside of the campus community.)

Read more . . . (53 words)

Here's your last chance for the semester to get SGC funding. Due to events being canceled or postponed, a limited amount of funds has been returned which is now available to request for Block 4 programs. 

Read more . . . (112 words)

Dear Campus Community,

I am writing to you once more with great sadness to inform you that another member of our campus community has tested positive for the coronavirus, COVID-19. The Tompkins County Health Department let us know this news today, and shared that this person has been at home in isolation since samples were collected for testing on March 11. Public health nurses are currently conducting a contact investigation to determine if there were any additional exposures.

Read more . . . (313 words)

Out of care for the IC community, the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life has decided to close Muller Chapel effective immediately. No access will be provided to the Gathering Hall, the Phillips Room, the Meditation Room, or the Interfaith Meeting Room. Updates will be shared at a later time.

Remember to breathe and stay connected. We will continue to provide updates on opportunities to gather virtually. Finally, recent campus guest Rabbi Emily Cohen wrote a great piece called, "A Rabbi's Cure for Coronavirus Anxiety." Rabbi Emily offers seven tips for this moment in the world. We hope they will guide you through the days ahead:

1. Keep something normal
2. (Re)connect
3. Gather virtually
4. Put down your screens
5. Remember everything else awesome and awful going on
6. Think about the story you'll tell
7. Breathe

Read more . . . (10 words)

Dear Staff, Faculty and Student Employees: 

I am writing today to provide information and resources — see COVID-19 HR Employee Resources — as we work together to meet the challenges of the current COVID-19 crisis. For now, we are focusing on plans to meet the needs of the campus community over the next few weeks. As the situation evolves, we will provide additional guidance as it becomes available and will be updating the website on a regular basis.

Read more . . . (376 words)

To aid students with the Course Withdrawal process, the Office of the Registrar has created a digital version of the Course Withdrawal form for use in the Spring 2020 semester.

Read more . . . (91 words)

 As the situation surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact continues to evolve, Ithaca College Dining Services and The Pantry are joining forces to ensure continued food stability for our campus community.

Students, faculty and staff can continue to access The Pantry (the on-campus food pantry) during open hours on Thursdays from 1pm – 3pm during the period of remote instruction.  Those unable to access the pantry during those times, can request access from any IC Dining staff member during their regular business hours as noted below and the IC Dining staff member will enable them to get access to The Pantry to get what they need.

Read more . . . (72 words)

All Ithaca College indoor athletic facilities on campus will be closed for recreational use until further notice. No access will be granted to Ben Light Gymnasium in Hill Center, the fitness center and the Athletics and Events Center.

Read more . . . (9 words)

 Ithaca Shakespeare Company is holding auditions March 28th and 29th for its summer 2020 productions.

Read more . . . (88 words)

Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) and the Center for Faculty Excellence will host workshops, panels, and conversations during the week of March 16-20 to assist faculty preparing to teach remotely.

Read more . . . (404 words)

The Fall Funding Process is SGC's way to counter the delay in funding at the beginning of the fall semester. Organizations are given the ability to submit budgets for the fall semester during this time to get funding for their programs, trips, and operational expenses for Block I. 

Read more . . . (74 words)

It's hard to believe but the time has come to apply for be a Jumpstart leader! 

Read more . . . (123 words)

Below is information about parking on campus during the campus's response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Read more . . . (144 words)