The University of Waterloo main campus is open today, Tuesday, January 7, 2014.
The University of Waterloo main campus is open today, Tuesday, January 7, 2014.
Waterloo Region is currently experiencing a cold snap with temperatures as low as -19 C forecast for today by Environment Canada. Cold, brisk winds are expected and may produce widespread, dangerous wind chills as low as -40 C.
The University remains open, but Geoff McBoyle, vice-president academic and provost, says that undergraduate students will not be penalized if they do not attend class today. Students, faculty and staff are responsible for determining when weather conditions make travel unsafe. Those traveling to campus are encouraged to exercise caution, dress appropriately for time spent outdoors and consider using public transit. Grand River Transit, GO Transit and Greyhound buses are operating today, although some delays are expected.
The Bright Starts Co-operative Early Learning Centre daycare is closed today.
The University of Waterloo Stratford campus is closed. University of Waterloo Stratford campus classes have been cancelled today with the exception of GBDA228 classes will take place on the main campus.
Room: Hagey Hall (HH) 373
The University of Waterloo's weather and emergency closing guidelines are available online.
University of Waterloo’s Health Services Centre recommends that anyone venturing outside do so only when necessary and for very short periods of time. Skin may freeze in as little as five minutes.
If you must go outside it is advised that you:
For complete safety and treatment for exposure to cold, please reference Region of Waterloo Public Health website: Extreme Cold Weather (PDF)
