Our photographers snapped these snowy scenes at our Lincoln Center, Rose Hill, and Westchester campuses and the Louis Calder Center, Fordham’s biological field station in Armonk, New York.

Photos by Argenis Apolinario and Taylor Ha

The New York City area weather forecast for Tuesday, Feb. 2, calls for continued blizzard conditions and attendant disruptions to vehicle traffic and mass transit through most of the day. Therefore, all campuses of Fordham University will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 2.

Tuesday, Feb. 2:

• Please exercise caution while walking on campus, especially around trees, as wind and ice/snow loads may weaken limbs.
• No in-person classes will be held on campus. Students should look for messaging directly from their instructors regarding online instruction during snow days.
• Staff and administrators who are able to work remotely should plan on doing so—staff who are uncertain about their status should check with their managers.
• Essential on-campus staff should check with their managers for instructions.
• Community at Lincoln Center and Marketplace at Rose Hill will open as scheduled, but some other venues may open late or close early dependent upon demand and staff availability.
• University Health Services offices will offer tele-appointments only at both campuses.
• Counseling and Psychological Services will be open for in-person services at Lincoln Center only—CPS will offer tele-appointments for both campuses.
• The COVID-19 testing tent at Rose Hill and the testing site at Lincoln Center will remain closed Tuesday.
• Walsh and Quinn Libraries will be open as study spaces only from 8 a.m. until 11 p.m.; the Law Library will be closed, but the Law School will provide classroom study space for those who request it.
• Ramfit at Rose Hill will be open on its normal schedule. Use the IMLeagues app
  (IOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/imleagues/id1259009536?mt=8,
  Android: https://www.imleagues.com/downloads/apps/imleagues.apk,
  to reserve a time).
  The fitness center at Lincoln Center will be closed.
• Ram Van service will remain suspended through Tuesday—service will resume on Wednesday, at 7 a.m.

As always, members of the University community should take local conditions into account when traveling to or from campus. Faculty, students, and staff should call any of the following numbers for the latest campus travel-related information:

• (718) 817-5555
• (212) 636-7777
• (800) 280-7669 [(800) 280-SNOW]
• (877) 375-4357 [(877) 375-HELP]

In an emergency, please call Fordham Public Safety at (718) 817-2222.

Sincerely,

John Carroll, Associate Vice President
Fordham Department of Public Safety

At noon today, Monday, Feb. 1, Governor Cuomo declared a state of emergency for New York City, Long Island and the northern suburbs. Citing the rate of snowfall and the inability of snowplows to keep up with the accumulation, the governor predicted New York City aboveground subway lines shutting down, road closures on major thoroughfares, and suspension of Long Island Rail Road, PATH, and Metro-North service before evening.

The University strongly recommends that anyone on-campus who is not considered essential to campus operations by their managers should return home as soon as possible.

As always, members of the University community should take local conditions into account when traveling to or from campus. Faculty, students and staff should call any of the following numbers for the latest campus travel-related information:

• (718) 817-5555
• (212) 636-7777
• (800) 280-7669 [(800) 280-SNOW]
• (877) 375-4357 [(877) 375-HELP]

In an emergency, please call Fordham Public Safety at (718) 817-2222.

Sincerely,

John Carroll, Associate Vice President
Fordham Department of Public Safety

The National Weather Service is predicting up to 18 inches of snow and high winds in the New York City area from Sunday night through Tuesday morning, Jan. 31 to Feb. 2. All campuses of Fordham University will be closed on Monday, Feb. 1.

Monday, Feb. 1:

• No in-person classes will be held on campus. Students should look for messaging directly from their instructors regarding online instruction during snow days;
• Staff and administrators who are able to work remotely should plan on doing so—staff who are uncertain about their status should check with their managers;
• Staff who normally have in-person responsibilities should expect to report to campus or check with their managers;
• Dining service venues will open as scheduled, but some venues may close early dependent upon demand and staff availability;
• University Health Services offices will be open on their normal schedules;
• Counseling and Psychological Services will be open for in-person services at Lincoln Center only—CPS will offer tele-appointments for both campuses;
• The COVID-19 testing tent at Rose Hill and the testing site at Lincoln Center will be closed Monday and Tuesday (people who have appointments on those days should reschedule them at their earliest convenience);
• Walsh and Quinn Libraries will be open as study spaces only from 8 a.m. until 11 p.m.; the Law Library will be closed, but the Law School will provide classroom study space for those who request it;
• Ramfit at Rose Hill will be open on its normal schedule—the fitness center at Lincoln Center will be closed;
• Ram Van service will end on Sunday night, with the last van departing from Lincoln Center at 7 p.m., and service will resume on Tuesday, at a time to be determined.

As always, members of the University community should take local conditions into account when traveling to or from campus. Faculty, students, and staff should call any of the following numbers for the latest campus travel-related information:

• (718) 817-5555
• (212) 636-7777
• (800) 280-7669 [(800) 280-SNOW]
• (877) 375-4357 [(877) 375-HELP]

In an emergency, please call Fordham Public Safety at (718) 817-2222.

Sincerely,
John Carroll, Associate Vice President
Fordham Department of Public Safety

The National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting snow and severe winter weather for the New York City area beginning Wednesday, December 16, and extending through Thursday, December 17. All personnel are asked to be prepared for heavy snowfall and to use extreme caution during the storm. Based upon the NWS forecast, Fordham will make the following changes to on-campus operations:

• Since classes and examinations are currently being held remotely, the storm will not affect their scheduling.
• COVID-19 testing on Wednesday, December 16, will be limited to the hours between 10 a.m. and Noon at both the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses.
• While there is no indoor dining permitted in New York City, the Rose Hill Marketplace is open for takeout orders between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. for breakfast; 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch; and 5 to 7:30 p.m. for dinner; and for pre-packaged grab-and-go service between 7 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• The Westchester campus and Calder Center will be closed on Wednesday, December 16, and Thursday, December 17.
• Fordham University Libraries at both the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses will operate between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. from Wednesday, December 16, through Friday December 18. The Law Library will be open until 11 p.m. on Wednesday, will not be open on Thursday, and will reopen on Friday at 8 a.m.
• Ram Vans between Rose Hill and Lincoln Center will operate on reduced schedules between 7 a.m. and Noon on Wednesday, December 16; service will be suspended at Noon and will not resume until Friday, December 18, at 7 a.m.
• Public Safety will continue the late-night van service from the Bathgate entrance of the Rose Hill campus between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. each night unless road conditions preclude doing so.
• RAM Fit at the Rose Hill McGinley Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday through Friday; and on Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• No vehicles may be parked on campus roadways to permit Facilities personnel to clear roadways and paths.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation in keeping the campus community safe and healthy. As always, you may call Public Safety at (718) 817-2222 at any time for information or to report an emergency.

Sincerely,

John Carroll, Associate Vice President
Fordham Department of Public Safety

Due to anticipated icy roadway conditions north of the city, Fordham Westchester and the Calder Center will close at 1 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, January 18, 2020.  All classes at Westchester Campus starting 1 p.m. and after are cancelled.

The Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses will be open and operating on their normal schedules.

As always, members of the University community should take local conditions into account when traveling to or from campus. Faculty, students and staff should call any of the following numbers for the latest campus weather-related information:

(718) 817-5555
(212) 636-7777
(800) 280-7669 [(800) 280-SNOW]
(877) 375-4357 [(877) 375-HELP]

In an emergency, please call Fordham Public Safety at (718) 817-2222.

All faculty should check with their deans; and staff, and administrators should check with their supervisors regarding early dismissal.

All Fordham campuses will be open, and classes will go on, on their normal schedule on Thursday, February 21.

All Lincoln Center Dining operations will remain open on their regular schedules on Wednesday. At Rose Hill, the Marketplace, Urban Kitchen (O’Hare Grill), Cosi, and Queens Court will remain open on their regular schedules; all other retail venues at Rose Hill will close at 3 p.m. today, as will dining at Fordham Westchester.

The Quinn, and Law libraries will be open on their regular schedules; Walsh Library will remain open on its regular schedule as a study space only on Wednesday.

Ran Van service will end at 3 p.m. at Rose Hill, and 4 p.m. at Lincoln Center, and will resume at 7 a.m. on Thursday.

University Health Services and Counseling and Psychological Services offices at Lincoln Center and Rose Hill will be open on their normal schedules, as will athletics facilities at both campuses.

As always, members of the University community should take local conditions into account when traveling to or from campus. Faculty, students and staff should call any of the following numbers for the latest campus weather-related information:

• (718) 817-5555
• (212) 636-7777
• (800) 280-7669 [(800) 280-SNOW]
• (877) 375-4357 [(877) 375-HELP]

In an emergency, please call Fordham Public Safety at (718) 817-2222.

Due to icy conditions north of the city, Fordham Westchester and the Calder Center will open at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 13. The Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses will open on their normal schedules.

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Update Tuesday, February 12 | 2:27 p.m.

Due to impending severe winter weather and poor travel conditions, Fordham Westchester and the Calder Center are closed on Tuesday, February 12. All daytime classes are cancelled for the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses. All faculty, staff, and administrators are excused for the day. (Facilities Management personnel should check with their supervisors for their assignments on Tuesday, February 12.)

The University will reopen the Lincoln Center and Rose Hill campuses for evening classes beginning at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday (Fordham Westchester and the Calder Center will remain closed). Should evening classes be cancelled the campus community will be notified by email no later than 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.

Most University dining facilities at Rose Hill and Lincoln Center will remain open on their regular schedules on Tuesday; dining at Fordham Westchester will be closed.

The Walsh, Quinn, and Law libraries will be open as study spaces only on Tuesday.

Ran Van service will end at the normally scheduled times tonight, Midnight and 1 a.m., at Rose Hill and Lincoln Center respectively, and will resume at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

University Health Services and Counseling and Psychological Services offices at Lincoln Center and Rose Hill will be open on their normal schedules, as will athletics facilities at both campuses.

The Men’s Basketball game against Davidson College in the Rose Hill Gymnasium will go on at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, as scheduled.

As always, members of the University community should take local conditions into account when traveling to or from campus. Faculty, students and staff should call any of the following numbers for the latest campus weather-related information:

• (718) 817-5555
• (212) 636-7777
• (800) 280-7669 [(800) 280-SNOW]
• (877) 375-4357 [(877) 375-HELP]

In an emergency, please call Fordham Public Safety at (718) 817-2222.

Dear Members of the Campus Community:

Due to anticipated hazardous travel conditions in the city and suburbs, all campuses of Fordham University will open at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 16. Ram Van service will resume at 10 a.m. from Rose Hill and Lincoln Center.

As always, members of the University community should take local conditions into account when traveling to or from campus. Faculty, students and staff should call any of the following numbers for the latest campus weather-related information:

(718) 817-5555

(212) 636-7777

(800) 280-7669 [(800) 280-SNOW]

(877) 375-4357 [(877) 375-HELP]

In an emergency, please call Fordham Public Safety at (718) 817-2222.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding,

John Carroll, Associate Vice President

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Fordham University Public Safety

Dear Members of the Campus Community:

Due to deteriorating weather and travel conditions in the city, all classes at the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses beginning at or after 5 p.m. today, Thursday, Nov. 15, will be canceled (Fordham Westchester and the Calder Center have ended classes at 3 p.m. today). Ram Van service between campuses will also end at 5 p.m.

We anticipate all campuses operating on their normal schedules on Friday, Nov. 16.

As always, members of the University community should take local conditions into account when traveling to or from campus. Faculty, students and staff should call any of the following numbers for the latest campus weather-related information:

(718) 817-5555
(212) 636-7777
(800) 280-7669 [(800) 280-SNOW]
(877) 375-4357 [(877) 375-HELP]

In an emergency, please call Fordham Public Safety at (718) 817-2222.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding,

John Carroll, Associate Vice President
Fordham University Public Safety

As always, members of the University community should take local conditions into account when traveling to or from campus. Faculty, students and staff should call any of the following numbers for the latest campus weather-related information:

(718) 817-5555
(212) 636-7777
(800) 280-7669 [(800) 280-SNOW]
(877) 375-4357 [(877) 375-HELP]

In an emergency, please call Fordham Public Safety at (718) 817-2222.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding,

John Carroll, Associate Vice President
Fordham University Public Safety

• Ram Van service between the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses will begin at 1 p.m.
• Airport to campus shuttles will operate as scheduled.
• Residence halls will open at 10 a.m. as scheduled.
• Dining facilities at Lincoln Center will open as scheduled.
• Dining facilities at Rose Hill will open at 4 p.m.

As always, members of the University community should take local conditions into account when traveling to or from campus. Faculty, students and staff should call any of the following numbers for the latest campus weather-related information:

(718) 817-5555
(212) 636-7777
(800) 280-7669 [(800) 280-SNOW]
(877) 375-4357 [(877) 375-HELP]

In an emergency, please call Fordham Public Safety at (718) 817-2222.

This message will be updated as necessary during the storm.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding,

John Carroll, Associate Vice President
Fordham University Public Safety