Important weather information for Friday, Jan. 22
Kim Chaudoin | 615.966.6494 |
3 P.M. WEATHER UPDATE
Over the last few hours more than six inches of snow has fallen in the Nashville area. Students on campus and families in the area are getting an unusual opportunity to enjoy (and navigate) this beautiful snowfall.
As we continue to monitor the impact of the winter storm on campus, we have contingency plans in place to ensure the wellbeing and comfort of our students. We appreciate the patience of our students and the tireless work of our employees to make it through this situation together.
Below is an update on campus activities and operations:
- The Bison Café will be open for dinner tonight as scheduled and Starbucks will be open until 9 p.m. We especially appreciate the employees who have volunteered to work double shifts in order ensure our students have plenty of hot meals today! Sodexo food services will continue to provide hot meals throughout the weekend for students living on campus.
- Classes are canceled for Saturday, Jan. 23. Classes that have made arrangements to proceed online should continue as planned. But no classes will be held on campus Saturday.
- The men's basketball game against Florida Gulf Coast has been moved to 4 p.m., with the women’s game tentatively scheduled to follow.
- Beaman Library will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
- The Greek Life Prospective that was scheduled for Saturday has been POSTPONED and will be rescheduled at a later date.
- The Student Activities Center will be open this evening and Saturday from 10 a.m. -4 p.m. At 4 p.m., we encourage all students head to Allen Arena to cheer on the men’s and women’s basketball teams as they take on Florida Gulf Coast.
- Campus service operations and campus safety continue to work diligently to make the campus as safe as possible during this winter storm. If you need assistance, please contact campus safety at 615-966-7600.
We will continue to monitor the impact of this winter storm on campus activities and operations and send updates as needed throughout the weekend. Please use caution and discretion today as you move about campus. Driving conditions around the region are hazardous and are expected to so through the next 24 hours or more. We encourage our students to remain on campus or at home and to refrain from driving if possible. If you must travel this weekend, please check with highway departments in your area to determine road conditions.
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10 A.M. WEATHER UPDATE
As snow continues to fall in the Nashville area, we want to give you an update on its impact on campus activities and operations.
The Campus Service Operations team has been working hard to clear sidewalks and roads on campus; Sodexo’s food service staff is on campus serving hot meals to our students all day; residence life staff is making sure the students are comfortable in the dorms and campus security officers are making sure everyone is safe. We appreciate the way these teams work diligently to take care of our community in weather events like we are experiencing today.
A few updates to pass along to you concerning campus operations:
• The Bison Café is open today serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dinner serving times will be announced soon. Starbucks is currently open, but may close early.
• Beaman Library is closed.
• Information about Saturday classes, games and other activities is not available at this time, but will be shared in later updates.
• The SAT scheduled to be administered on campus Saturday, Jan. 23, has been postponed and rescheduled for Feb. 20. (Click here for more information.)
Please use caution and discretion today as you move about campus. Driving conditions around the region are not good and are expected to remain poor for some hours yet. If traveling this weekend, check with highway departments to determine road conditions in the area.
We will send another update at 3 p.m.
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6:15 A.M. WEATHER UPDATE
As winter weather begins to move into the Middle Tennessee area, all day and night classes are canceled today, Friday, Jan. 22, 2016. University offices will also be closed, ?except those essential to the safety and welfare of on campus residents. Employees involved with essential roles should check with their supervisors to ensure those are covered.
Food service will be available for our students on campus, including the Bison Café and Starbucks, although with limited services. The Student Activities Center, the Ezell Center, Bennett Campus Center and Swang Center are among the facilities that will be open on campus for students to access during this time. It is also suggested with the amount of ice that may accumulate over the next few hours that you remember to keep your essential electronic devices plugged in to keep a charge.
Campus services will be working throughout the day to clear sidewalks and building entrances, but everyone on campus is encouraged to please be cautious and stay on the walkways that have been cleared.
We will send an update at 10 a.m.
Be safe!
— Photos courtesy of Erin Turner, Lumination Netowork; and Bison softball team