University of Waterloo is open today
The University of Waterloo is open today, Wednesday, January 8, 2014
The University of Waterloo is open today, Wednesday, January 8, 2014
By Media RelationsThe University of Waterloo is open today, Wednesday, January 8, 2014.
Waterloo Region continues to experience a cold snap with temperatures for the morning as low as –17 C forecast by Environment Canada, with a wind chill as low as –27 C. Temperatures are expected to increase into the afternoon with wind chill diminishing.
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 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)
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