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• Coronavirus Update from the President

  As the situation around coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to develop in our city and around the world, we write to update you on our planning and response and the resources that are available to our community. Read more

• Novel Coronavirus and Respiratory Disease

  An update on novel coronavirus and respiratory disease from Adraenne Bowe, NP, a nurse practitioner/health ed consultant and a member of The Graduate Center’s Wellness Center team. Read more

• Coronavirus Guidance and Update

  The Graduate Center is working in close collaboration with CUNY leadership to monitor developments related to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Read more

• Respiratory Disease Caused by 2019 Novel Coronavirus in Wuhan, China

  

  "Reduce Your Risk" infographic, World Health Organization

  Health News from Adraenne Bowe, NP
  There has been an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus in Wuhan, China, which is now reaching beyond China’s borders. Read more

• Holiday Security and Safety Guidelines

  Certain types of crime increase during the holiday season. In the past, there have been reports of on-campus theft during this period. In order to prevent you from falling victim to the crimes that occur during the holiday season, we recommend that you take the following precautions: Read more

• Twentyeight Health for Low or No Cost Birth Control Pills Prescribed Online

  Twentyeight Health is an online resource for women’s reproductive health offering oral contraceptive pills at low or no cost, accepting GC-provided health insurance as well as Medicaid and a large number of public and private health insurance plans. Read more

• SECURITY ALERT - Suspicious Packages Containing Explosive Devices

  NYPD reported that starting on 10/23/18, pipe bombs were delivered to the homes and offices of high profile political figures in and around New York City.  All of the devices were delivered in weighty large manila envelopes, addressed in block type and had the same number of American flag stamps. Graduate Center mail room personnel have been reminded of suspicious package identification and mail screening protocols and public safety officers have been informed of the threat.  If you come across suspicious mail or packages, do not touch it, leave the area immediately and call Public Safety at 212-817-7777 (do not use a cell phone).   

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• CDC's Response to Zika

  For up-to-date information on Zika, please visit www.cdc.gov/zika Read more

• SECURITY ALERT - Terror Attack in Belgium

  On Monday, 3/22/16, a terrorist bomb attack targeting an airport and subway station in Brussels, Belgium killed 35 people and injured over 300.  There is no known nexus to New York City but both cities have similar infrastructure so now is a good time to review how we would react to such a threat or actual attack.
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• SECURITY ALERT - Off-Campus Sexual Assault

  On Monday, 11/16/15, The GC’s Title IX Coordinator and Public Safety Director were informed of an off-campus sexual assault involving two GC students.  The female student reported that a male student drugged and sexually assaulted her while she was incapacitated. 
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