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 To: The campus community
From: Kimberly Goff-Crews, Vice President for Campus Life and Dean of Students in the University, and Nim Chinniah, Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer
Subject: All classes cancelled — avoid travel on Feb. 2
Date: February 2, 2011

Across Chicago last night and this morning, weather conditions have deteriorated to the point that travel by car, and even by foot, is unsafe. Many commuters, in their own cars and in public transit, have been stranded. The University had to suspend its shuttle service after several accidents.
 
In light of those conditions, the president and provost have decided to cancel all classes and non-essential events on campus on Wednesday, February 2.

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To: The campus community
From: Kimberly Goff-Crews, Vice President for Campus Life and Dean of Students in the University, and Nim Chinniah, Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer
Subject: Classes cancelled for Thursday, Feb. 3
Date: February 2, 2011

After carefully monitoring today’s developments, it has become clear that many streets in Hyde Park and other neighborhoods, as well as some major roadways, will remain impassable tomorrow. The city has communicated that it will not be able to begin plowing side streets, including those that surround our campus, until Thursday at the earliest, meaning that our campus shuttles will be unable to operate, parking will be severely curtailed, and public transportation will be unreliable. These conditions will make it very difficult for many members of the faculty and staff as well as students living throughout the city and the region to come to campus, creating significant disruptions.

Our priority is the safety of our students, staff, and faculty, and focusing the limited staff who are available on critical operations and services. Given these circumstances, the president and provost have decided to continue the status quo for Thursday, February 3. Classes and events will be cancelled for tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 3, with the expectation that we will resume normal operations on Friday, February 4.