Dear Students:
We have just over a month to go until residential instruction concludes. To ensure we can remain on campus until that time, it’s on all of us to remain vigilant and committed to good health practices. We cannot be complacent. As Chancellor Kent Syverud said yesterday during his University Senate remarks, we are only one party away from an event that could close our campus.
Off-Campus Monitoring and Potential Conduct Charges
As we head into the weekend, I can’t stress enough how important it is to follow the Stay Safe Pledge. That includes wearing masks, social distancing and limiting the size of social gatherings. We will continue to take added measures to ensure the safety of our entire community. They include:
Halloween This Year
We are aware that some students in our community are already planning Halloween parties. A Halloween party in which participants are not keeping their distance and packing small spaces with large groups of people is the very definition of a super-spreader event. Students who host or participate in Halloween parties that violate public health guidance will be referred to OSRR for review and appropriate action.
I implore you to start thinking about how you can enjoy Halloween this year in small groups, with roommates or by participating in any number of activities we will have planned. We will share more about activities scheduled for Halloween weekend next week.
Weekend Activities: Oct. 22-25
As I do every Thursday, below are just a sampling of events happening this weekend. These activities comply with public health directives but still offer you the opportunity to socialize with and meet new friends. For a complete listing of events, please check out the University’s events calendar.
Thursday, Oct. 22
Transfer Student Week: Pumpkin Painting
Wellness Leadership Institute: Game of Life and Credit Crash Course
Orange Night Live Esports: Fortnite (Revisited)
Throwback Thursday Glow Skate at Tennity
University Union Presents: “Brittany Runs a Marathon”
Friday, Oct. 23
Let’s Talk Series: Black Lives Matter: Activism within Mainstream Media and Pop Culture
LGBTQ+ History Month: Historic “Homo Harlem” Tour with Historian Michael Henry Adams
Transfer Student Week: Virtual Fall Bingo
Glow Skate with DJ Johnny 5 at Tennity
Orange After Dark: Spooky Stories, Snacks and Crafts
University Union Presents: “Brittany Runs a Marathon”
Korean Movie Night: “Train to Busan”
CNY Jazz Virtual Concert Series Presents SOPHISTAFUNK
Orange After Dark Heartpounders: Halloween Tales of Horror
Orange After Dark Late Night Movie: “Hocus Pocus”
Saturday, Oct. 24
Beginner Hiking Series: Beaver Lake Nature Center
University Union Presents: “Brittany Runs a Marathon”
Orange After Dark Drive-In Double Feature: “Anchorman” and “Anchorman 2”
LGBTQ+ History Month: DJ Night with Cybergurlz
Orange After Dark Late Night Movie: “Hocus Pocus”
Sunday, Oct. 25
Beginner Hiking Series: Green Lakes State Park
Orange Central Kickoff: Cuse Crafts on the Quad
Orange After Dark Late Night Movie Bonus Screening: “Hocus Pocus”
Thank you for your ongoing cooperation. Please continue to hold yourself and each other accountable. We can make it to Nov. 25 if everyone chooses to prioritize the health and safety of our community.
Sincerely,
Robert D. Hradsky, Ed.D.
Vice President for the Student Experience
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