Dr. Tomaselli gave the Dean’s report, announcing a Montefiore-directed hiring pause, and updating the Senate on current leadership searches.

Dr. Arnsten gave the Speaker’s report and presented recent COVID data from the Montefiore system.

Ms. Ilana Karp, of the Women’s Networking Group, spoke about the upcoming Women in Science Day.

Dr. Gennerich gave the report from the Committee on Committees, announcing the selection of the new Chair of the Legal Affairs Committees and asking for nominations for the Fiscal Affairs Committee Chair position.

Dr. Kitsis updated the Senate on COVID-related school policies.

Mr. Dalrymple spoke on IT security issues.