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Operational Update: Three-Hour Delay
Due to expected hazardous travel conditions associated with the forecasted winter weather event, Howard University will open at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 20, 2022.
PFM Update: Steam Plant Maintenance Completed
The maintenance work at the steam plant has been completed and all steam delivery on campus should now be fully operational.
Bison S.A.F.E. Protocol Updates
Many of these updates are mandated practices for the District of Columbia and Howard University campus access and are part of an overall strategy to ensure the health and safety of all District of Columbia residents and visitors.
2022 Shuttle Service Updates
We are writing to provide several scheduling updates for The Herd shuttle service, set to resume on January 15, 2022. Please see below for schedule adjustments:
Laundry Points Update
Please be advised that the University laundry machines will accept Laundry Points and Bison Bucks for each machine activation.
Laundry Points will be added to each resident’s Bison One Card to allow residents to conveniently access laundry facilities. Points will be sufficient for two large loads each week throughout the semester.
Financial Aid Updates - Spring 2022
We are writing to update you on a few enrollment management actions that will help to improve your experience with the Office of Financial Aid, Student Accounts, and the Registrar.
Covid-19 Vaccination Protocol Update
We are writing to remind you of the new guidance and to request that employees upload proof of your booster shot and negative PCR test to Workday prior to returning to work. Students, who are not employed by the University should follow instructions that are included in the Med Proctor portal.
COVID-19 Update Spring Semester
Our highest priority is the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff.
COVID 19 Booster Shot Requirement
In response to this new variant and rise in cases, all faculty, staff and students will be required to receive a COVID-19 booster
Announcing Staff Salary Raise effective January 1, 2022
Today, I am announcing the latest phase of employee pay increases. I am pleased to inform you that the University will implement a 3 percent average staff pay raise beginning in January 2022.