Dear ESF Community,
 
Thank you for your continued commitment to the health and safety of our campus community. With colder weather approaching -- and colleges around us facing growing numbers of positive COVID-19 cases on their campuses -- I write with a few reminders and to inform you of some additional guidelines.

Please continue to follow all safety guidelines:
  • Wear your masks or face coverings properly.
  • Socially distance.
  • Practice proper hygiene, including washing hands with soap and water whenever possible.
  • Stay home when you're sick.
 
In addition, please review the amended College Commitment, which applies to the entire ESF community, that reflects two important updates:
  • Gatherings exceeding 5 people who are not related or living together are discouraged.
  • Our community is strongly discouraged from hosting any guests, including family, who do not currently live in Central New York.

These two actions are critically important to decreasing the spread of the virus.
 
Finally, effective immediately, like Syracuse University, all in-person activities on campus will be cancelled indefinitely in an effort to stem the spread of the virus. Face-to-face classes are still occurring, and our facilities, including the Library and the Gateway Center, remain open.
 
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation with these things. As I've said before, I understand this is a difficult and challenging situation. I am proud of our community, and I appreciate your support.
 
Sincerely,
Joseph L. Rufo
Officer-in-Charge
CFO and Vice President of Administration