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Ninth Week COVID-19 Update for Students
4 March 2021Dear Carls, Happy ninth week! As we near the end of another term, I know many of you have been awaiting information about testing for COVID-19 prior to your travel…
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Dear Carleton community, The Office of Intercultural and International Life (OIIL) plays a key role in affirming, supporting, and engaging both students of color and international students at Carleton. OIIL has…
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Eighth Week COVID-19 Update for Students
26 February 2021Dear Carls, Happy eighth week! I hope the increased temperatures have brought about some outdoor activities. Below, you will find a few updates focusing on our most recent test data along,…
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Seventh Week COVID-19 Update for Students
19 February 2021Dear Carls, As we wrap up the seventh week of the term, we’re thinking of the 86 students and their families who call Texas home. While power has been restored…
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Sixth Week Message for Students
11 February 2021Dear Carls, Happy sixth week! Although I suspect many of you—like myself—are not particularly happy about the sudden cold snap we’re experiencing, I hope the sunshine and blue sky that…
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Fifth Week COVID-19 Update for Students
3 February 2021Dear Carls, Congratulations on making it to the mid-point of Winter Term! It has truly been a joy to see so many of you on campus again. I write today…
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Third Week COVID-19 Update for Students
18 January 2021Dear Carls, On Friday, we wrapped up the second round of baseline COVID-19 testing for students who are living and learning on campus this winter. We have received results for…
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Off-Campus Student Incident on New Year’s Eve
6 January 2021The behavior reflected in a video circulating online of a Carleton student on New Year’s Eve is irresponsible and unacceptable, and it does not align with our community values at…
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Winter Break Return to Campus Update (Testing and Arrival Times, Other Arrival Topics)
19 December 2020Dear Carls, Thank you for your engagement this week as we continue to plan for your return to campus in January. I write today to share additional details that address…
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Tenth Week COVID-19 Update for Students
18 November 2020Dear Carls, As many of you prepare to leave campus in the coming days, you and your families are undoubtedly thinking about what it means to travel and reunite with…
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Eighth Week COVID-19 Update for Students: Positivity Rates, Pre-Departure Testing, Winter Term Housing
5 November 2020Dear Carls, Last week, we recorded 1 new case of COVID-19 within our on-campus community. As a result, among the College’s threshold measures, our 14-day infection rate remains at 0.09%,…
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Seventh Week COVID-19 Update for Students: Positivity Rate, Winter Term Housing Reminder
28 October 2020Dear Carls, Last week, we recorded one new case of COVID-19 within our on-campus community. As a result, among the College’s threshold measures, our 14-day infection rate decreased to 0.09%,…
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Dear Carls, Last week, we recorded one new case of COVID-19 within our on-campus community. As a result, among the College’s threshold measures, our 14-day infection rate decreased to 0.14%,…
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Fifth Week COVID-19 Update for Students
14 October 2020Dear Carls, Last week, we recorded two new cases of COVID-19 within our on-campus community—one identified through surveillance testing, and the other through a test administered off campus. As a…
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Fourth Week COVID-19 Update for Students: Surveillance Testing Results, Winter Break 2020, Winter Term 2021
9 October 2020Dear Carls, Last week, we recorded no new cases of COVID-19 within our on-campus community. As a result, among the College’s important thresholds measures, our 14-day infection rate decreased to…
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Third Week COVID-19 Update for Students: Testing, Necessary Travel Guidelines, Social Gatherings, etc.
1 October 2020Dear Carls, Yesterday, you received an update from the COVID-19 Core Team regarding a new COVID-19 Dashboard and action levels. The College’s current action level is medium. Please remember that if you are selected for…
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Message to Students about the Results of the Second Round of COVID-19 Baseline Testing
22 September 2020Dear Carls, Last week, we wrapped up the second round of baseline COVID-19 testing for students who are living and learning on campus. We have received complete results for this…
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Message to Students about the Results of the First Round of COVID-19 Baseline Testing
15 September 2020Dear Carls, It is the second day of a new academic year here at Carleton, and I write to share positive news about how we’re starting off the term. As…
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Message to Students about Waiting on Your Test Results, What to Do if You are Affected by COVID-19, and Everyday Actions
10 September 2020Dear Carls, As we continue to come together as a campus community this week, I want to highlight some important expectations, as well as resources for you during your first…
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Message to Students about the Covenant, Testing, Symptom Tracking, Dashboard and Alert Levels, and Social Hubs
3 September 2020Dear Carls, Tomorrow, New Student Week leaders and Residential Assistants will arrive in Northfield. By the end of next week, close to 1,500 students will have returned to campus. It’s…
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Message to Students about Pre-Arrival, Testing, Isolation and Quarantine, and Contact Tracing
11 August 2020Dear Carls, We are eager to welcome you to campus. This email will attempt to answer many of your questions regarding the COVID-19 testing and campus arrival process that we will…
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Dear Carls, I hope this message finds you and your families well. Last week, I held a series of Zoom sessions with students, parents, and families regarding Carleton’s plans to…
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Message to Returning Students Sharing Housing and Academic Updates, and Health and Safety Expectations
16 July 2020Dear Carls, I hope this message finds you and your families well. Here in Northfield, we have had more 90-degree days than usual, and the “state bird” (the mosquito) seems…
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Dear Seniors, I have spent the past few weeks meeting with a group of your peers to hear and discuss ideas about how Carleton can recognize your achievements both now…