Tomorrow, we start our on-line instruction with classes at regularly scheduled time. After tomorrow and Friday, we will all have a much-needed Spring Break pause and a chance to think through problems that have arisen and work through issues. Please be in touch with feedback, concerns, and suggestions.
Zoom
A REMINDER THAT WE’VE CREATED A PLACE TO CENTRALIZE HOW-TOS, TIPS, AND HOW TO GET SUPPORT. VISIT OUR VIDEO CONFERENCING & VIRTUAL MEETINGS PAGE.
Student WiFi Access
We’ve heard from many of you that you have concerns around WiFi access and reliability. We have been working to confirm offers that apply to graduate/law students and have an update:
Charter (Spectrum) Is offering free high-speed Spectrum Internet service and Wi-Fi for 60 days; regular pricing takes effect after the 60-day initial period. Call (844) 488-8395 to enroll. Installation fees will be waived for new student households
Altice Advantage (Optimum) Is offering 30 mbps broadband service for free to college students without Internet service for 60 days. Call 866-200-9522 for next steps on how to enroll.
Both our IT team and CUNY’s IT office are working to gather more information and resources, but this is what we know is available now. We will post this information, as well as additional resources in the coming days and weeks, on our new Wireless & Networking resource page. Please refer to this space and check-in for updates.
Building Access
You are welcome to come to the building to visit the Food Pantry (in a new location on the first floor) and to pick up your things. You should not come to the building to study unless it is your only option – and then of course you are welcome as long as we are permitted to maintain this kind of access.
Mailroom & Reprographics
Mail pick-up and drop-off throughout the building are suspended until further notice, including the mailboxes on floors 4, 5, and 6. Beginning tomorrow, March 19, 2020, and until further notice, the mailroom and reprographics will be open from 12PM – 3PM Monday – Thursday. During this time, you may come to the mailroom to pick up any mail; please call (718) 340-4298 in advance to schedule an appointment.