Dear Campus Community,
Due to continued impacts from the winter storm, the College of Charleston campus will remain closed on Thursday, January 23. Classes will be conducted via e-learning mode on Thursday. Faculty will continue to update students regarding instructional plans for individual classes. Addlestone Library’s virtual services will continue until campus reopens. For general information about online learning during a campus closure, please refer to emergency.cofc.edu.
College staff will receive guidance from their division heads and/or supervisors regarding work hours/modes and campus operations for Thursday. Essential College operations will be maintained to keep campus safe and secure. Where possible, employees will work remotely, and campus support operations will be conducted remotely.
By no later than Thursday afternoon, the College’s Emergency Management Team will update the campus community regarding class and work schedules/modes for Friday, January 24.
Residence halls will remain open, and dining and necessary support services will continue to be provided. Everyone is encouraged to avoid vehicular travel unless an emergency exists. Please use caution when traveling on foot outdoors.
Campus Dining Hours
Wednesday, January 22
- Liberty St. Food Hall and The Market are open until 7 p.m.
Thursday, January 23
- Liberty St. Food Hall: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- The Market: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Students can use multiple meal taps at The Market for items to stock up. Please visit Campus Services’ Dining Updates section for further updates to dining hours.
Campus Recreation
For information on locations and hours of operation for Campus Recreation facilities, please refer to their website.
Athletics
The Men’s Basketball game against UNCW is still scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, January 23 at TD Arena. Game details are still being finalized. CofC Sports will update campus later today via campus email. The game will also be televised on the CW Network.
The Forecast
The National Weather Service is forecasting temperatures in the mid-30s today. Tonight, temperatures are expected to dip into the lower 20s. Freezing conditions will continue Thursday with temperatures in the mid-30s. Melted snow and ice may refreeze Wednesday night and possibly again on Thursday night, increasing the risk of black ice on roads, bridges and sidewalks.
Cold Weather Tips
If you go outdoors:
- Wear several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing rather than one layer of heavy clothing. The outer garments should be tightly woven and water repellent. Wear a hat and mittens, which are warmer than gloves.
- Cover your mouth with a scarf to protect your lungs.
- If traveling in a vehicle, consider taking a blanket, extra coat and boots in the event your vehicle becomes disabled.
- Make certain cell phone batteries are fully charged.
- Watch for patches of ice when walking and driving. Remember, bridges have a tendency to freeze before roadways.
On campus:
- Report leaking or ruptured pipes and other building issues on campus to Facilities Management using the Facilities Work Orders tile in MyPortal.
- For campus emergencies, contact College of Charleston Public Safety Department by calling 911. For non-emergencies, contact Public Safety at 843.953.5609.
If you live off campus:
- Ensure doors and windows are closed to prevent cold air from entering buildings and reaching water lines.
- Keep thermostats at a reasonable temperature and avoid any setting below 60 degrees.
- Open cabinet doors below sinks to allow warm air to circulate around the pipes.
- Protect water pipes by allowing faucets to drip slowly.
- Bring pets inside.
Additional tips on preparing for and staying safe during periods of extreme cold can be found on the National Weather Service website.
Sincerely,
CofC Emergency Management Team