Updates on the Coronavirus Pandemic affecting the Eastman community
April 8, 2020 Dear students, I know we have been sending out lots of messages lately, and I apologize for filling up your inbox when I know you are all heavily invested in your online coursework and still navigating the challenges of learning remotely. However, this message contains a lot of very important information about…
April 1, 2020 Dear Eastman Graduate Students, I hope that you are all well and staying safe. Now that we are adjusting to online instruction and finding a new “normal” rhythm in our professional lives, I would like to update you on some policies and support systems for you that have been developed over the…
March 27, 2020 Dear Faculty & Staff, As we adjust to our new way of carrying out business processes, I wanted to make you aware of a few temporary changes now in place that you may find helpful: Parking in the East End Garage The City of Rochester announced that they are suspending monthly parking…
March 26, 2020 Dear Eastman Faculty and Students, Over the last few days we have received a range of comments and questions on the recently announced Pass/Fail policy for Spring 2020. Under this policy, all courses transitioned to the Pass/Fail grading option as of March 23, with students allowed to select a letter grade (A-E)…
March 26, 2020 Dear Eastman Faculty and Students, Over the last few days we have received a range of comments and questions on the recently announced Pass/Fail policy for Spring 2020. Under this policy, all courses transitioned to the Pass/Fail grading option as of March 23, with students allowed to select a letter grade (A-E)…
March 23-30, 2020 Dear Students, The last two weeks are unprecedented to anything we have experienced before. As a result of constantly shifting directives in response to the increasingly serious impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all been displaced from our dorm rooms, apartments, studios, and offices. Today, as we officially begin the delivery…
March 23-30, 2020 Message from the Dean Dear Colleagues, The last two weeks are unprecedented to anything we have experienced before. As a result of constantly shifting directives in response to the increasingly serious impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all been displaced from our dorm rooms, apartments, studios, and offices. Today, as we…
Beginning March 23, 2020, all Office of Careers & Professional Development appointments will be held virtually via Zoom or phone to accommodate student and alumni needs. We have opened more appointment hours to help answer questions, explore and address your career goals, provide resources, and assist you in finding jobs in an ever-changing world. No matter…
March 21, 2020 Dear Students, Governor Cuomo issued an executive order earlier this afternoon mandating that 100% of the New York State workforce must stay home, excluding essential services. I am writing at this time to provide clarity about the impact of this order on Eastman. Additionally, please find the most up-to-date information we have…