Cancellations & Closings

Even though the university planned to open on time or at least delay opening today, Feb. 11, an emergency text alert was sent at 7 a.m. notifying the campus community that SU is closed – for the seventh-straight day. Grounds crew have cleared roads and sidewalks since the Feb. 5 and 6 storm that left 26 inches of snow on campus, but high winds Wednesday blew drifts over many areas that had been cleared. Crews are back again today, making all of main campus accessible.

“I ask that both students and faculty remain flexible as we attempt to get back to our normal routines. Students should check Blackboard and SU e-mail regularly for course updates as they remain responsible for any work that has been assigned by the faculty,” said Senior Vice President & Vice President for Academic Affairs Bryon Grigsby.

The Smith Library is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Feb. 11. The practice rooms in Ruebush Hall are open during the same hours the library is open when the university is closed.

Allen Dining Hall continues to be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, however when the university is closed, the dining hall closes at 6:30 p.m. (It usually closes at 7:15 p.m.)

The Brandt Student Center, including the game room and fitness room, continues to be open for students during its regular hours, as it has been throughout the time the university has been closed. Students may continue to use Shingleton Gymnasium for open gym when it is not being used by a team for practice. The Brandt Student Center Food Court and Jazzman's Cafe are closed. Contact the BSC Information Desk at (540) 665-4907.

Tonight's USA South Conference basketball doubleheader against Ferrum will be played at scheduled, and the Athletic Department invites everyone out to cheer on the Hornets absolutely free. These contests were originally scheduled for yesterday and were part of the NCAA “Take a Kid to the Game" program. The first 100 children under the age of 12 attending tonight’s game will receive a JJ Jumper growth chart.
 

"With the weather we’ve had, we know people have been stuck indoors for almost a week," Athletics Director Wayne Edwards said. "Our physical plant personnel have done a great job in clearing our parking lots and making campus accessible. They’ve made it possible for us to hold these two games tonight." The Athletic Department decided to waive the admission fee tonight in order to give the most people possible an opportunity to get out of their homes and have something fun to do.

The Hornets women, currently in fourth place in the league, can reach second with a win tonight and Saturday against Averett. The Hornets men are already in second place and need a win to solidify this position. Play begins at 5:30 p.m. with the women's game. The men are scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. tip-off.

The baseball team, which was scheduled to open its 2010 season on Feb. 13 at the ODAC/USA South Conference Challenge in Richmond, is now scheduled to open its campaign on Feb. 20 with a home double-header against Misericordia. A decision on makeup dates for the Hornets baseball games with Virginia Wesleyan, Guilford and Lynchburg colleges, all part of the Challenge, has not been made at this time.

Department of Public Safety officers are scheduled round the clock to respond to students’ needs and answer the telephone when contacted by off-campus personnel, both parents and students. Call (540) 678-4444.