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Boothroyd Hall will continue to serve as an isolation housing space for residential students for the rest of the fall semester. It will also continue to offer free COVID-19 testing. However, Samm Swarts, assistant director for Emergency Preparedness and Response, said that if COVID-19 cases rise and there is no space in Boothroyd, the college will allow students to isolate in their assigned residence hall rooms.

College updates vaccine guidance and COVID-19 procedures

By Syd Pierre, News Editor • October 5, 2022
Ithaca College has updated some of its COVID-19 protocols and is encouraging members of the campus community to get vaccinated for both the flu and COVID-19. 
From left, freshman Alexia Michitti, junior Ben Gutchess and freshman Helen Adair wait for their COVID-19 test results during Spring 2022 check-in.

IC reports successful reopening following low COVID-19 cases

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor • February 9, 2022
After an increase in COVID-19 cases in December 2021, Ithaca College has cautiously welcomed back its students, faculty and staff for Spring 2022. 
IC to require COVID-19 booster shots for Spring 2022

IC to require COVID-19 booster shots for Spring 2022

By Elijah de Castro, News Editor • December 23, 2021
After ending the fall 2021 semester during a COVID-19 surge, Ithaca College announced Dec. 23 that booster shots will be required for Spring 2022.
Samm Swarts, assistant director for Emergency Preparedness and Response, sent an email to the campus community Nov. 10 about COVID-19 booster shots.

IC encourages campus community to get COVID-19 booster shots

By Lorien Tyne, Staff Writer • November 10, 2021
Samm Swarts, assistant director for Emergency Preparedness and Response, sent an email to the campus community Nov. 10 about COVID-19 booster shots.
Samm Swarts, assistant director of Emergency Preparedness and Response, also spoke about the issue of COVID-19 on campus. Student adherence to policies surrounding COVID-19 has kept infection rates very low, Swarts said, and because of a 99% vaccination rate for students on campus, there is no evidence of virus transmission in classroom settings.

College discusses Family Weekend and commencement at gathering

By Clare Shanahan, Staff Writer • October 27, 2021
The college discussed COVID-19 booster shots, Family Weekend, commencement and class registration at the All Student and Family Virtual Gathering Oct. 26. 
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