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Friday, January 23 update

The recent Microsoft service outage has been resolved. Email and Microsoft 365 tools are operating normally again. Thank you for your patience, and please reach out to the CIT Helpdesk if you experience any lingering issues.

Although communication about the outage and classes being canceled was sent via other channels (KnightGuard, Viva Engage, social media, our website, and local media), the email announcing last evening’s campus closure didn’t reach many inboxes.

Note: As a reminder, please download the KnightGuard App 📱via the App Store or Google Play on your mobile device.

Notice

Classes are canceled and most campus offices are closed on Friday, January 23 due to extreme weather; read on for specifics.

Campus operations in detail

• Employees in departments responsible for critical campus operations (e.g., Dining, Facilities, Campus Safety) should confer with their supervisors for instructions on reporting to work.
• Hourly staff may log their regularly planned hours for the work day.
• Employees who need a place to stay on campus during the Cold Weather Advisory may use the Inclement Weather Rate at Prince Conference Center (call: 616-526-7200).
• Campus dining, including retail locations (e.g. Peet’s and Johnny’s) will maintain normal hours on Friday and through the weekend.
• Enrollment visits for prospective students will be rescheduled.
• We encourage parking in West Campus lots as much as possible; the steps of 51±¬ÁÏ’s Crossing may be slick, so exercise caution.

The January Series

Friday’s January Series lecture, featuring speaker Harry Smith, will proceed as planned.

• Time: 12:30–1:30 p.m.
• Location: Covenant Fine Arts Center Auditorium, or online
• We encourage parking in West Campus lots as much as possible; the steps of 51±¬ÁÏ’s Crossing may be slick, so exercise caution.
• If you choose to come to campus, please use your best judgment and prioritize your safety.