Emergency Alerts

In the event of an emergency requiring immediate campus-wide communication, official information and instructions will be posted to this page.

Operational/Campus Services Updates for Tuesday, December 9th:

Boatwright Drive is currently closed due to weather conditions.

It is expected to remain closed through early tomorrow morning after the City of Richmond is able to treat it. Those traveling to and from campus should use a different entrance/exit.

• Lou’s, Tyler’s, and Passport Café will open at 11am and FlavUR will open at noon.
• The Heilman Dining Center, 8:15 at Boatwright, and ETC will remain open under normal operating hours. 
• Transportation: The Daily Connector Shuttle will be suspended today. The Campus Loop shuttle will not be operating
• The Parking and Transportation office will not be open on Tuesday, December 9.  We will be responding to emails and phone calls. 
• The Library will maintain regular hours and the music library will open at 9am.
• The Well-being Center and Weinstein Recreation Center will open at noon.

Campus Community Message: Modified Operating Status for Tuesday, December 9th:

Dear Campus Community,

Winter weather continues to impact our region and campus, and we are writing with several important updates.

We will continue our modified operating status for Tuesday, Dec. 9.

Given it’s the week of final exams, this decision ensures continuity of our educational mission and business functions while addressing the inclement weather.

Details include:

Exam Schedule

• Exams today, Monday, Dec. 8, and tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 9, are not canceled. We are currently maintaining our exam schedule.
• Faculty and students should plan to report to their exams, as scheduled, including those being proctored by disability services.
• SPCS students with scheduled exams or classes should wait for instructions from their professors.
• Faculty with extenuating circumstances, including those who may need proctor support, should be in touch with their school dean.

Employees

• Essential employees should coordinate their on-campus schedules with their supervisors.
• Supervisors may need to designate additional essential employees to meet on-campus operating needs, including exams, and should communicate expectations directly with affected staff.
• Non-essential employees are not required to physically work on campus on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Non-essential employees who can complete their work remotely should do so.
• Student employees scheduled to work on Tuesday, Dec. 9, should reach out to their supervisor to confirm expectations.
• We recognize inclement weather may cause personal or unforeseen challenges, and we understand there are non-essential employees who cannot complete their duties from home. Please communicate with your supervisor if that is the case.
• Supervisors are encouraged to reach out to their VP, dean, or HR Business Partner if they need support.

Events

All events for Tuesday, Dec. 9, are canceled.

Campus Services

• Adjustments to the hours for campus services, including dining, will be posted at alert.richmond.edu.
• The Weinstein Center for Recreation and Well-Being Center plan to open at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9. All University Recreation and Well-Being Center programming, including sports clubs and fitness classes, is canceled.
• CAPS and the Student Health Center will offer virtual appointments. They will be in touch with students who had in-person appointments scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 9.

University staff members will continue to work diligently to clear as many parking lots and sidewalks as possible for those on campus.

Thank you for your flexibility and support. If additional updates are necessary, we will follow up.

Sincerely,

Dave Hale
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Joan Saab
Executive Vice President and Provost

Geraldine Sullivan
Chief Human Resources Officer