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• Flexible Spending Accounts Program: COVID-19

  Flexible Spending Accounts Program: COVID-19

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• HR Tips - Working From Home

  Dear Faculty and Staff,
   
  For many, working normal work hours in a traditional workspace and interacting with coworkers and students was a part of everyday life. That dynamic changed tremendously due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  
   
  As we are aware, the “new normal" is, at least for now, working remotely, educating students via distance learning, and interacting with colleagues via collaborative technology.  Such changes do not impact only us, but also our families and loved ones, particularly those in close proximity. Read more

• LinkedIn Learning and Teaching Online

  LinkedIn Learning and Teaching Online Read more

• Updated Essential Employee Memo

  Dear GC Community,  
  In light of the ongoing COVID-19 emergency, please see the attached memorandum extending the Governor's March 16, 2020 directive for all non-essential employees to not return to work until April 29, 2020.
  
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• Request a Tablet for Distance Learning

  The Graduate Center is committed to supporting you through the rapid transition to distance learning. Read more

• TIAA Webinar - Market Volatility

  TIAA Webinar - Market Volatility Read more

• Modified Time Sheet Submission Policies

  The Office of Human Resources is adjusting its business practices to accommodate faculty and staff who are working remotely.  Read more

• Fake Online Coronavirus Map Delivers Well-known Malware

  How to protect yourself:
  -Avoid opening attachments sent unbidden in emails — even if they appear to come from someone you know.
  -Please be advised to stick to verified COVID-19 tracking maps and to double-check the URL of a linked website before clicking.
  -Be aware of email scammers taking advantage of coronavirus fears to impersonate health officials and trick people into giving up personal information.
  
  Summary:
  A malicious website pretending to be the live map for Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by Johns Hopkins University is circulating on the internet, waiting for unwitting internet users to visit the website. Visiting the website infects the user with the AZORult trojan, an information-stealing program which can exfiltrate a variety of sensitive data. It is likely to be spread via infected email attachments, malicious online advertisements, and social engineering. Furthermore, anyone searching the internet for a Coronavirus map could unwittingly navigate to this malicious website.
  
  A trusted source to use in a time like this would be the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).​
  
  Information Technology
  it@gc.cuny.edu
  it.cuny.edu 
   
  Reference:
  https://blog.reasonsecurity.com/2020/03/09/covid-19-info-stealer-the-map-of-threats-threat-analysis-report/
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• Graduate Center Library Offers Only Remote Services Until Further Notice

  In light of COVID-19, the library will offer only remote reference servcies to students and faculty members, including 24/7 chat as well as assistance by email and phone.  Read more

• GC IT Remote Work Guidance

  In the event that routine work or academic functions are disrupted due to prolonged campus or building closures, you may find it necessary to work from off campus. We provide a variety of services to connect you with colleagues remotely so that work can continue uninterrupted.
  
  In preparation, you should make sure you have tested your access to the following equipment at home:
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