Important campus updates and schedules

Remote Work

We face a remarkable challenge trying to balance the health and safety of staff and faculty while considering the continuity of services to the community that we support. The University will ask supervisors to establish work plans that allow for as many employees as is practical to work remotely, effective immediately, until further notice. This move will support the University's work to encourage social distancing, and to provide more flexibility for parents and caregivers who need to provide for children dismissed from local schools and daycares in response to COVID-19. Plans for remote working will vary by department. Divisional vice presidents will communicate by 5 p.m. on Sunday to coordinate work schedules. Additional guidance will be provided online as it becomes available in the days ahead.

The rationale for this decision is to lower the risk for the whole community, including for those of us who are physically needed on campus for day-to-day activities and student support. “Risk” includes the rate of infection spread and the demands on local health resources. Thus, the decision is not only about reducing the individual risk for those who can work remotely, but also for those who will be on campus and in contact with others. We reduce the risk for everyone by having fewer people on campus.

Commencement and Reunion

As of today, there have been no official decisions about the status of Commencement or Reunion. In our work to balance tradition with the health and safety of the Colgate community, we must take time to evaluate this ongoing public health crisis. The Governor of New York State has currently prohibited any events over 500 attendees.

The University will provide an update by April 15.

Colgate Dining Services

Saturday, March 14–Sunday, March 22

All meals will be served in Frank Dining Hall.

• Brunch: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Dinner: 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Dining hours after March 22 will be shared with all students who have completed the on-campus registration form. The deadline for form completion is Wednesday, March 18.

Faculty and staff who regularly dine at Merrill House are encouraged to visit one of the many local businesses in Hamilton during this time.

Cruiser Schedule

During Spring Break, the Cruiser will run on a restricted, on-demand schedule.

Using the contact information below, any student may request a pick-up at a predetermined mutually agreed to location (not on State Route 12B) and be picked up within approximately 15 minutes.

Contact

To request a pick-up: 315-269-4587

Schedule

• Friday, March 13: Full service ends at 6 p.m.
• Saturday, March 14: 10 a.m.–2 p.m and 5 p.m.–8 p.m.
• Sunday, March 15: 1 p.m.–5 p.m 
• Monday, March 16: 10 a.m.–2 p.m and 5 p.m.–8 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 17: 10 a.m.–2 p.m
• Wednesday, March 18: 10 a.m.–2 p.m and 5 p.m.–8 p.m.
• Thursday, March 19: 10 a.m.–2 p.m and 5 p.m.–8 p.m.
• Friday, March 20: 10 a.m.–2 p.m and 5 p.m.–8 p.m.
• Saturday, March 21: 10 a.m.–2 p.m and 5 p.m.–8 p.m.
• Sunday, March 22: 1 p.m. –5 p.m.

Schedule beyond March 22 is to be determined.

Any student may request a pick-up at a predetermined, mutually agreed location (not on State Route 12B) with 15 minutes of request lead time.

Zip Cars

Please note that ZipCars will also be available during break (Contact: avazquez@zipcar.com)

Student Health Services

• Saturday, March 14: 12 p.m.–4 p.m.
• Sunday, March 15: Available by phone
• Monday, March 16–Friday, March, 20:
  • 9 a.m.–1 p.m. by appointment only
  • 1 p.m.–5 p.m. by phone

Per U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations, self-isolation and monitoring protocols are in place for anyone traveling to campus from University-sponsored travel abroad. Please contact Student Health Services at studenthealth@colgate.edu or 315-228-7750 for additional information.

Anyone who engages in personal travel, international or domestic, is advised to self monitor in accordance with CDC and New York State Department of Health guidelines. Remember to practice good hygiene and proper handwashing. Visit the CDC online for more information.

Counseling Center

Crisis Walk-in Hours: 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday

In an after-hours emergency, dial 315-228-7385 and select #2

Students who will not be able to depart immediately should be mindful to employ smart health behaviors. Use social distancing. Do not share cups. Practice CDC hand washing advice. 

Recreational Facilities

Class of 1965 Arena

Closed; card access only

Glendening Boathouse

Closed

Reid Athletic Center

• 3/14/20–3/15/20: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
• 3/16/20: 8 a.m.–7:00 p.m. (last day for student-athletes to retrieve items from lockers)
• 3/17/20–4/30/20: Closed (no access to Starr, Cotterell, locker rooms or offices; employee office access only)

Outdoor Education Rental Center

Closed

Huntington Gym

• 3/14/20–3/15/20: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• 3/16/20: 6:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. (last day in which fitness users can retrieve items from their lockers in Huntington)
• 3/17/20–4/30/20: Closed, no access to gymnasium, equipment cage, locker rooms, sauna; employee office access only

Trudy Fitness Center

Access only to fitness center; no locker room access; no laundry service; users must come to fitness center in proper fitness attire.

• Weekends: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Weekdays: 6:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Maximum users at any single time will be less than 100.  Staff will monitor and not allow entry at any time when maximum occupancy is met.

Lineberry Natatorium

Swim Lockers Room will be available; access pool from Trudy-Huntington link corridor

• Weekends: 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
• Weekdays:
  • 6:00 a.m.–7:30 a.m.
  • 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
  • 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Maximum users at any single time will be less than 100.  Staff will monitor and not allow entry at any time when maximum occupancy is met.

Sanford Fieldhouse

Use of track/turf area

• 3/14/20–3/15/20: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
• 3/16/20–4/30/20
  • Weekends - closed
  • Weekdays - 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.