Dean's Messages

Messages from the Dean

As protests continue in Minneapolis, MN, and across the country in the wake of the killing of George Floyd, we are outraged and dismayed.

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It’s my great honor to extend my heartfelt best wishes to you as you approach commencement day – congratulations!

The days are getting longer and brighter in New York City. And the weather definitely took a turn for the better this weekend.

As we enter our sixth week of the stay-at-home order in NY and many other places, it’s time to reflect on where we are and what comes next. 

As always, I hope this note finds you and yours in good health.

I hope you are remaining healthy and safe throughout the current crisis.

Today is the day we feared, and wished would never come. I write with heartbreaking news.

I hope most sincerely that this note finds you and yours well.

I am writing regarding the coronavirus outbreak.

With news headlines consumed by the outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus, there have been reports of xenophobic reactions against Chinese, Chines

Tuesday, December 10th, marks the 100th day since I’ve had the pleasure of joining the wonderful community at the Columbia School of Social Work (C