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Tag: COVID-19

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  Adjustments made to Spring 2021 academic calendar December 21, 2020

  Dear Students, I am writing to share important information with you regarding the Spring 2021 semester.

  Tags: Announcements, COVID-19, Spring 2021

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  Competition cancelled for high-risk indoor sports December 8, 2020

  After careful thought, consideration, and dialogue, 27 of the 30 SUNY Community Colleges that are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) have collectively decided to cancel intercollegiate...

  Tags: Announcements, Athletics, COVID-19

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  Pandemic Spurs Innovation, Compassion and Resiliency November 17, 2020

   While 2020 has been the most challenging year to be in higher education, it has also been one of great innovation, compassion and resiliency—not only for students, but for faculty,...

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  Follow up about positive COVID-19 cases November 3, 2020

  Dear Campus Community, As a follow-up to the recent positive COVID-19 tests associated with Herkimer College, I would like to provide you with additional details to assure you that swift and...

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  November 2nd Update on COVID Testing November 2, 2020

  The College received notification of a fourth positive COVID-19 test yesterday.

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  October 31st Update on COVID Testing October 31, 2020

  As a result of our COVID-19 pooled surveillance testing efforts, at this time, we are aware of three positive test results.

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  Update on COVID Testing—Zero Positive Cases October 27, 2020

  In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Herkimer College is conducting pooled surveillance testing, developed by SUNY Upstate Medical Center.

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  COVID-19 Pooled Surveillance Testing Underway September 23, 2020

  As part of Herkimer County Community College’s ongoing and evolving efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on campus and in our community, we will begin conducting pooled surveillance testing...

  Tags: COVID-19, Fall 2020, Notice to Students

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  Provost announces changes to Fall 2020 academic calendar September 16, 2020

  Dear Campus Community: This is to inform you of an adjustment to the academic calendar for the Fall 2020 semester. Classes will be delivered through November 20 without breaks.

  Tags: COVID-19, Fall 2020, Notice to Students

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  Recent grads reflect on completing degrees amid COVID-19 September 11, 2020

  Ramazani Juma ’20 Criminal Justice  For 20-year-old Ramazani Juma of Utica, NY, the most difficult part about the global pandemic has been staying away from people.

  Tags: Connections Fall 2020, COVID-19, Student Stories

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  Herkimer College to implement Surveillance Testing for COVID-19 September 8, 2020

  Dear Campus Community, As part of Herkimer County Community College’s ongoing and evolving efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on campus and in our community, we will begin conducting pooled...

  Tags: Announcements, COVID-19, Fall 2020

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  Provost announces Microsoft Teams training for students August 26, 2020

  Dear Herkimer College Students: As we prepare for the start of the fall semester, we want to provide you with the opportunity to learn about Microsoft Teams.

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  Have questions about Fall 2020? Register for our Town Hall August 20, 2020

  Dear Students, We hope you’re getting excited for the upcoming semester, Generals! With the start of Fall 2020 only a few weeks away, we at Herkimer College want to ensure you’re...

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  Take the Fall 2020 student needs survey August 10, 2020

  Dear Students, Our campus community is looking forward to the start of the 2020-2021 academic year, and we continue to finalize our plans for the fall semester.

  Tags: Announcements, COVID-19

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  President's Letter to Employees August 5, 2020

  Dear Faculty and Staff, As announced during our most recent open forum, the tentative date of return to campus for employees is Monday, August 10, 2020.

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  Important information for Fall 2020 residential students August 4, 2020

  Welcome to the Residence Life & Housing program at Herkimer College.

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  Provost Communication to Students Regarding Fall 2020 classes August 3, 2020

  Dear Students, On Friday, July 24, 2020, President McColgin shared important information with you regarding Fall 2020 classes.

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  More details released on Herkimer College Fall 2020 restart July 27, 2020

  Dear Students, I hope you are having a wonderful summer and staying safe and healthy.

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  NJCAA Plan of Action July 14, 2020

  Late yesterday, the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Board of Regents approved a “plan of action” for fall and winter sports.

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  Herkimer College president gives update on Fall 2020 campus restart plan July 7, 2020

  Dear Campus Community, I am pleased to provide you with an update on our campus restart plan, which has been developed within the guidelines of the New York State Department of...

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  President's Message regarding fall re-opening plans June 22, 2020

  Late last week, Governor Cuomo announced that guidance for campuses to follow in re-opening for the fall semester would be issued soon: "New York State is issuing guidance to colleges...

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  SUNY offers to match donations to HCCF Assists Fund May 15, 2020

    Good Afternoon, A few weeks ago I sent everyone an email announcing the creation of the HCCF Assists fund, designed to help our students in need during the COVID-19 crisis....

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  Moving Forward Together: Plans for Fall 2020 amid COVID-19 May 12, 2020

  Dear Herkimer College Students, The spring 2020 semester took a turn none of us were expecting, and I’d like to thank you for your perseverance.

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  A message from SUNY Chancellor Kristina Johnson amid COVID-19 May 5, 2020

  To the SUNY Community, Throughout the unprecedented novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, SUNY has responded as a system.

  Tags: Announcements, COVID-19, Messages from SUNY

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  Update for Residential Students April 21, 2020

    Herkimer College continues to comply with local, state and federal guidelines regarding non-essential travel and self-quarantines.

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  President's Message to Employees April 16, 2020

    Good afternoon, In the midst of all the changes and challenges that have been sprung upon us, it is important to take a moment to look back and realize how much...

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  Update regarding 2020 Commencement April 3, 2020

    Dear Students,  As communities and individuals around the world respond to the coronavirus pandemic, we at Herkimer County Community College continue to take measures to protect the health of our students...

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  A video message to students from President McColgin April 2, 2020

  For the most up-to-date information on Herkimer College's response to COVID-19, please go to herkimer. edu/coronavirus.

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  Message to Residential Students April 1, 2020

    Dear Residential Students, As our country, state and local community continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, Herkimer College also must continue to respond accordingly.

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  Message from the Senior VP for Administration and Finance: Refunds and Credits March 31, 2020

    Dear Students and Families, 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...

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  Provost's Message to Students: Support and Services for Students March 27, 2020

    Dear Herkimer College Students: During the last couple of weeks, we have seen unprecedented changes in how colleges across the country are required to operate.

  Tags: Announcements, COVID-19

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  President's Update to Faculty and Staff March 24, 2020

    I hope this update finds you well and settling into the “new normal.

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  Residential Students: Update Housing Office on plans for remainder of Spring 2020 March 19, 2020

    All residential students planning to return to on-campus housing for the remainder of the spring semester must be cleared by the Housing Office before returning to campus.

  Tags: Announcements, COVID-19

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  Coronavirus Update: March 18 March 18, 2020

    As announced yesterday, classes will resume on Monday, March 30th (instead of March 23rd).

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  The latest update on the Coronavirus response March 16, 2020

    Herkimer College remains open and will continue to provide student services and resources.

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  Message from the President March 15, 2020

    The health and safety of our students and staff have always been a top priority for Herkimer County Community College, and remains so as as we respond to the coronavirus...

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  Notice to Campus Community: Health Resources March 13, 2020

  Dear Campus Community, As announced yesterday, Herkimer County has had its first confirmed case of the Coronavirus.

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  Message from President McColgin to Students March 13, 2020

    Good Afternoon, On behalf of the faculty, staff, and administration of Herkimer County Community College, I want to reach out to all our students to thank you for your exemplary conduct...

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  Update: Clarifications to yesterday's Coronavirus announcement March 12, 2020

  Please be advised of the following updates and clarifications regarding the College’s response to the Governor’s announcement regarding SUNY’s response to the coronavirus outbreak.

  Tags: Announcements, COVID-19

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  Notice about Coronavirus in the wake of Governor Cuomo's announcement March 11, 2020

  Dear Campus Community: As most of you are likely aware, the situation with the coronavirus is ever-changing at a rapid pace.

  Tags: Announcements, COVID-19

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  Campus President issues statement on Novel Coronavirus March 5, 2020

  Dear Campus Community, I am writing to assure you that the College is closely monitoring the status of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and preparing for its potential spread.

  Tags: Announcements, COVID-19

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  Notice from the Dean of Students on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus February 28, 2020

  Dear Campus Community, We continue to closely monitor the status of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), a respiratory tract illness that presents flu-like symptoms and is highly contagious.

  Tags: Announcements, COVID-19