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Month: January 2016
Campus operating on normal schedule Tuesday, January 5th
January 5th, 6:30 am
Both the Eugene and Portland campuses will be operating on their normal schedules.
UO in Portland Closed – Monday, January 4th, 2016
Monday, January 4th, 2016 – 10:40 am
The University of Oregon in Portland is closed today, Monday, January 4th, 2016. The University of Oregon in Portland follows Portland State University for closure decisions. For information about Portland campus status for Tuesday, January 5th, please check the Portland State homepage: https://www.pdx.edu/
Campus Regular Operations 1/4/16
January 4, 2016 – 5:10 am
The University of Oregon’s Eugene campus will operate on its normal schedule today – Monday, January 4th, 2016.
It is understood that not everyone will be able to travel to campus due to the continuing inclement weather. Members of the campus community are expected to use their best judgment in assessing the risk of coming to campus and returning home, based on individual circumstances. Those who believe that the road conditions from their homes are dangerous are urged and even expected to remain home.
Winter weather has arrived
Some winter weather has arrived; the UO Police Department advises the following safety tips:
Beware of slippery surfaces. Icy conditions are not always apparent. Taking small steps can help prevent slips and falls.
Don’t walk in the street. Streets are for vehicles and bikes, and pedestrians in the roadway can become a hazard for drivers or cyclists who are already contending with snow and ice.
Use crosswalks and be visible and purposeful. Cross streets at intersections, with the proper signals, and go straight across. Don’t go in a diagonal line and spend more time in the street than necessary. With the snow and ice, cars or bicycles will have a very hard time slowing, stopping or avoiding a pedestrian who is in the roadway.
Wear appropriate clothes. It’s cold. Exposed skin can become frostbitten or lead to other medical problems. Cover up and wear shoes that can take the snow and keep some traction. Even wearing a pair of heavy socks over your shoes can help provide extra traction.