Dear Romance Studies Faculty, Graduate Students and Staff,

I hope this message finds you all well as we continue on this wild ride together.

Academic Calendar Changes

Please review the revised academic calendar which reflects changes due to the break in instruction related to the COVID-19 virus

Keeping Students Engaged from a Distance

Cornell’s Office of Student and Campus Life offers programming and engagement ideas for keeping students connected now that they are working remotely.

Guidance from Cornell’s Copyright Information Center

The Copyright Information Center has published guidance on ways faculty may incorporate copyrighted works into their virtual teaching during the COVID-19 public health emergency. To learn more about the ability to use licensed works and rely on fair use to scan and incorporate a broader-than-normal range of copyrighted works into course material during this emergency, please visit https://copyright.cornell.edu/covid.

VP Opperman to Host Second Q&A Forum

Cornell’s Vice President for Human Resources, Mary Opperman will be offering a second Q&A virtual forum tomorrow (Wednesday, 25 March) at noon. If you are interested, the recording of last week’s session is available.

Drive Thru Testing Facility Moves

Please note that the drive through COVID-19 testing facility for Tompkins County has relocated from Craft Road to the Mall parking lot off Triphammer Road. More information on how to register (which must be completed before you can be tested) is available from Cayuga Health System.

Updates on Local Businesses

AKA where can I order some food? The Downtown Ithaca Alliance is maintaining a list of local businesses offering takeout food and curbside service. Additionally, the site includes a list of local retail establishments which are closed but offering alternate methods of shopping with them. The lists are updated weekly. #EatLocal #ShopLocal

Governor Cuomo’s Daily Updates

Please be aware that the New York State Governor broadcasts a daily midday update about the COVID-19 situation in the state. A video of the daily updates, audio of the broadcast as well as rush transcripts are available on the New York State Health Department’s Coronavirus news page.

Stay well, stay strong, and stay in touch,

Mary Beth