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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

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The Student News Site of Ithaca College

The Ithacan
COVID-19 vaccination no longer required by the college

COVID-19 vaccination no longer required by the college

By Lorien Tyne, News Editor • March 22, 2023
While vaccination is not a requirement anymore, the college is strongly encouraging the campus community to keep up with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Ithaca College Faculty Council members expressed concern over a potential four-credit schedule grid.

Faculty council discusses dean searches and new SGC bill

By Syd Pierre, Assistant News Editor • October 6, 2021
The Ithaca College Faculty Council discussed the dean searches and the possibility of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all college employees Oct. 5.
In April 2021, the college announced that all students must be vaccinated in order to return to campus for the fall semester. Students were required to submit their vaccination cards to the Hammond Health Center by July 19.

Student vaccination rate reaches over 99% for fall semester

By Syd Pierre, Assistant News Editor • August 25, 2021
Ithaca College has required students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, resulting in over 99% of the student population being vaccinated. 
The college informed students this clinic will not be available for Fall 2022 because of the many locations in the community offering flu vaccines.

COVID-19 cases rise in Tompkins County due to Delta variant

By Caitlin Holtzman, News Editor • August 25, 2021
Despite a drastic rise in COVID-19 cases in Tompkins County, Ithaca College is not currently changing any campus guidelines.
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

IC to continue mask requirements despite CDC changes

By Jillian Bleier, Staff Writer • April 29, 2021
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.
The college informed students this clinic will not be available for Fall 2022 because of the many locations in the community offering flu vaccines.

Health department to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinic

By Alyshia Korba, Assistant News Editor • April 22, 2021
The Tompkins County Health Department (TCHD) will hold a COVID-19 vaccination clinic April 24 at the Shops at Ithaca Mall.
In an email sent to the campus community April 25, Rosanna Ferro, former vice president for Student Affairs and Campus Life, reminded students to act with caution and care when celebrating to ensure the health and safety of the community. One celebration, Kendall Day, is a tradition started in 2008 by students.

Students discouraged from participating in Kendall Day

By Ashley Stalnecker, Senior Writer • April 21, 2021
Ithaca College is recommending students do not participate in Kendall Day where students typically have large outdoor parties the weekend before finals.
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

Health department cancels student vaccination day

By Alexis Manore, News Editor • April 13, 2021
The Tompkins County Health Department has canceled the College Student Vaccination Day after a national pause in administration of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

Ithaca College named COVID-19 vaccination site

By Caitlin Holtzman, Assistant News Editor • April 6, 2021
New York state has named Ithaca College, Cornell University and Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) as COVID-19 vaccination sites.
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

New COVID-19 vaccine and quarantine guidelines released

By Caitlin Holtzman, Assistant News Editor • February 20, 2021
Ithaca College students with certain medical conditions are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, according to new New York state guidelines.
From left, Danielle Johanson and Nina Bustamante, 6th year Physical Therapy students showing off their COVID-19 vaccination cards

IC community members receive COVID-19 vaccines

By Alyshia Korba, Assistant News Editor • February 20, 2021
Some Ithaca College community members who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine are getting vaccinated.
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

Health department announces new COVID-19 deaths

By Alexis Manore, News Editor • February 3, 2021
The Tompkins County Health Department announced more COVID-19-related deaths, bringing the total to 25 resident deaths in the county.
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