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Classes and Events Canceled for Wednesday (02/02/11)

Posted: 2011-02-01 15:34:58   Expiration: 2011-02-03 18:00:00

Disclaimer: This news item was originally posted on 2011-02-01 15:34:58. Its content may no longer be timely or accurate.

In response to blizzard warnings for Madison and Dane County, Chancellor Biddy Martin has canceled classes and events for Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011 for the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

The university plans to resume classes and events on Thursday, Feb. 3.

Employees designated as non-essential are advised to use their own discretion regarding their health and safety, and that of their family members, before coming to campus.

Non-essential employees are required to use appropriate leave (i.e., vacation, personal holiday, furlough, etc.) to be excused from the work day Wednesday.

Unit practices for employee absences should be followed. Supervisors are advised to be flexible, if operationally possible, in their approval of employee-requested leave.

Employees designated as essential should follow their department work procedures.

All employees of University Housing, all custodial and grounds employees of the Physical Plant, members of the university police department, animal care, patient care and public safety, etc. are designated essential and should report to work.

Winter parking regulations aimed at helping snow removal efforts are in effect. Get complete details on Snow Action Days.

-- UWHelpDesk: Alex Zamba