in an effort to inform the union community with the most current information regarding covid-19, we will update this page regularly with announcements. the union administration is working closely with our partners at columbia university office of preparedness and columbia health to monitor the virus and will continue to assess the situation.
coronaviruses are a family of viruses that cause mild illness like the common cold to more serious respiratory illness like pneumonia. a new version called covid-19 was detected in december 2019 and appears to be highly contagious. there is evidence that it is spread from person to person by droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. symptoms may show up 2 – 14 days later.
for immediate questions, call the columbia health hotline at 212-854-9355. if any of you have any questions or concerns, please contact the following individuals:
students should contact dean of students charlene visconti.
faculty should contact dean pamela cooper-white.
staff should contact diana torres-petrilli, chief human resource officer.
kimberley gordy, a second-year mdiv student, wanted a field education placement that was closely tied to her passion for justice. she found it in believe out loud, a program from intersections international. this primarily online program helps connect people in lgbtqia+ communities find support and faith community options through its website and networking services. along
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updated: october 30, 2020 union theological seminary (union) has received funding under the cares act to provide emergency financial aid grants to students. union returned the signed certification and agreement to the department and will use no less than 50% of funds received under section 18004(a)(1) of the cares act to provide emergency financial aid
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dear union community, let me offer yet another welcome to 2020 fall semester at union. we are glad to see our returning students and excited to welcome the new incoming class. given all the pressures students are required to manage as they learn, it is remarkable to me that each of you has taken
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introduction in planning for the fall 2020 semester, a return to campus committee was created in response to the covid‐19 health crisis, tasked with ensuring that campus is ready to welcome students, faculty and staff in a safe manner according to state and new york city guidelines. as previously announced, fall 2020 begins with a
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dear students, the faculty and staff at union are looking forward to welcoming you to campus this fall, whether you are a new student, a current student returning to the residence halls, or living locally and planning to join us in the academic building for community activities. it is important for you to know
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