Due to the forecast of extremely poor weather conditions in Fredonia and the surrounding area the next several days, we want you to be aware of the following changes:
Most importantly, classes are cancelled Wednesday and Thursday (1/30 and 1/31).
Employees: Non-instructional employees should report to work on these days, as the campus will not be closed. Use common sense and make best decisions for driving and travelling, depending on your route and other circumstances. Anyone who can’t make it in, use accruals.
Please refer to university policy at: www.fredonia.edu/news/articles/university-policy-weather-related-cancellations-and-closings
Student workers: check with your supervisor.
We are also making the following changes on campus Wednesday and Thursday:
Dining Services Wednesday and Thursday:
Cranston Marche - 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (normal hours)
Centre Pointe - 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. (closing 2 hours early)
Diablos/Diavolos - 11:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (normal hours)
Tim Hortons - 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (normal hours)
Starbucks - 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (closing 1 hour early)
Convenience Store - 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (closing 1 hour early)
Bookstore - 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (normal hours)
Cafes and FREDExpress - closed
Reed Library: open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. If a Reference Librarian is not able to make it in for usual Reference Desk hours (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM) due to inclement weather, use the "Chat Live with a Librarian 24/7" service, available on Reed Library's homepage.
EC English: Classes cancelled Wednesday and Thursday
Student Teachers: check your school district’s status
Off-campus Internships: check with your site supervisor
D2D students: Destination to a Dream (D2D) students living on Fredonia's campus will not attend classes at the JCC North Campus on Wednesday and Thursday.
Park and Ride: Hours of operation will be 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday
Campus and Community Bus: bus service cancelled Wednesday and Thursday
Escort Bus: bus service cancelled Wednesday and Thursday
Campus offices: Please use the campus directory to contact an office to see if they are open. Some offices, depending on available staffing, may be open one day, but not another.
Student Health Center: open 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (regular hours)
Mental Health Support: Counseling Center is closed Thursday, 1/31. Students who have appointments for 1/31 should call 716-673-3424 to reschedule. The 24-hour crisis hotline is always available: 800-724-0461 or text HOME to 741741.
Williams Center: will be open 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. All meetings previously scheduled in the Williams Center are cancelled.
Rockefeller (Fredonia) Ticket Office: open 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. both days.
Activities Night: the event is postponed; rescheduled date TBA
Student Activities: All student activities, including the Student Association General Assembly and Club meetings and events are cancelled.
Other campus activities: check with meeting organizer or check the campus calendar. If you need help cancelling an event on the campus calendar, email events@fredonia.edu.
Dods Hall Fitness Center: open 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. (shortened hours)
Natatorium: closed Wednesday and Thursday
ITS Service Center: Jan. 30 and 31, open standard business hours of 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
McEwen G22 Computer Lab: closed Jan. 30 and 31
ResNet Office: Jan. 30 and 31, open standard business hours of 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
This is the campus plan as of now. Please check your email for updates/amendments to these plans as conditions change.
The forecast calls for conditions that will, at times, dangerous. Please use good judgment before going outside, and limit the amount of time you spend outside. Be aware that the strong winds will keep sidewalks and roads snow-covered and/or impassable, even after a section gets cleared.
Useful links to keep you safe:
Latest forecast information (from National Weather Service, Buffalo office):
Information on frostbite/hypothermia (from National Safety Council):
https://www.nsc.org/home-safety/tools-resources/seasonal-safety/winter/…
Safe driving tips (from AAA):
https://exchange.aaa.com/safety/driving-advice/winter-driving-tips/#.XF…
Tips on space heater safety (from Department of Energy):
https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/home-heating-systems/portable-heaters
