UOAlert: Suspicious package incident resolved, area clear. 11/24/14 3:03pm

There will be a test of the UOAlert! system on Monday, August 18th, at approximately 8:30am. The test will include the following modes: text messages, email, digital displays, and social media.

AT&T Mobility is undertaking a major upgrade of their cell site at Hayward Field this month.  This facility/tower serves much of the campus area.

Starting today (2/11) or tomorrow (2/12), they will be bringing the site completely down to install new equipment and antennas that will double its capacity. Their crew will be working 12 hour days at the Hayward site for the next few weeks and expect to have it back on line by March 1st.  During this time, it’s possible AT&T customers on campus may experience some degradation in service given the central location of this tower.  Service degradation could include reduced ability to make/receive phone calls or ability to use cellular data in locations on campus currently covered.

For privately owned/managed plans, AT&T has several retail locations in the vicinity, you can use the search page here to locate a store near you: http://www.att.com/maps/store-locator.html#fbid=Kfb_QflYsN   Or contact AT& T online at http://www.att.com

If you need help or support with a UO managed cellphone device or plan handled through UO NTS, please contact  at NTS@ithelp.uoregon.edu or by phone at 541-346-NETS (6-6387).

UOAlert:

Extremely dangerous conditions continue on campus and throughout the Eugene community due to ice accumulation on trees and power lines. Avoid outdoor travel if possible. If traveling is necessary, please use extreme caution and avoid walking under or near trees.

Ice Storm Facts:

• – Ice can increase the weight of branches by 30 times.
• – A 1/2″ accumulation on power lines can add 500 pounds of extra weight.
• – The history of ice storms in Oregon

• – Women’s Basketball home game against Utah has moved to Saturday, February 8th @ 2:00 p.m. (Also, Ducks vs. Colorado has moved to Monday, February 10th at 5:00 p.m.)
• – Check the UO School of Music and Dance for cancelations
• – Club Sports events have been canceled today and Saturday
• – The Museum of Natural and Cultural History is closed
• – The Student Recreation Center will be open until 8pm Friday and 10am-8pm Saturday
• – The EMU will be open until 8pm on Friday and open 10am-11:30pm Saturday
• – The EMU Craft Center will be open from 10am-6pm Saturday
• – The UO Libraries will have modified hours

UOAlert! — 6:30 am. Feb. 7, 2014:

University of Oregon classes and events cancelled until 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7

All University of Oregon Eugene classes and events have been suspended until 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, due to continuing winter weather conditions.

The UO’s Eugene campus remains operational and employees are expected to report to regular duties to support campus activities beyond cancelled classes and events.

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.

** Faculty members not able to travel to campus are responsible for making alternate arrangements for their courses scheduled after 10 a.m.

** Students should contact their instructors if they cannot safely get to class or work.

** Faculty and staff who choose to come in late or leave early need to use leave as set forth in applicable collective bargaining agreements or university policy. If faculty and staff cannot safety get to class and work they should contact supervisors.

Please check this page for the latest updates and bulletins. We are continuing to monitor the situation throughout the day.  Stay tuned for updates.

For more information about how the university evaluates weather-related decision, read http://around.uoregon.edu/content/weather-decisions-qa-uos-emergency-management-chief.

A decision on scheduled weekend events will be made today.

The following are known changes to the normal operational schedule:
– Vivian Olum Child Development Center will open at 9:30 a.m.
– Moss Street Children’s Center will open at 10:00 a.m.
– Women’s Basketball home game against Utah has moved to Saturday, February 8th @ 2:00 p.m. (Also, Ducks vs. Colorado has moved to Monday, February 10th at 5:00 p.m.)