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By text, phone, web: Multiple ways to monitor UWO winter weather info

by | Jan 11, 2012 | Headlines

The first heavy snow of the season is on the way, according to the National Weather Service, ending an unusually long warm and “brown” stretch of winter weather in our region and state. 

There are several ways and channels through which members of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus community can receive updates about inclement weather and the status of campus operations:  

  • The UW Oshkosh home page — www.uwosh.edu —  and UW Oshkosh Today — uwosh.edu/today — will display the latest weather-related updates.
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  • The TitanAlert system sends emergency alerts and weather-related announcements directly to your cell phone via text messaging. Visit www.uwosh.edu/home/titanalert to sign up. 
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  • The UW Oshkosh Weather Advisory telephone line can be reached at (920) 424-0000.
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  • Closing and delay notices also are sent to local media (newspapers, radio and television).

The decision to cancel classes or close campus is made by the University’s administration. Though the Governor may close state offices or local schools, that decision does not imply that the University will close or cancel classes.

The University rarely suspends classes for weather-related conditions. However, in the event of inclement weather, driving conditions may vary across the region served by our campus and thus, individuals need to take their own local conditions into account. The judgment about whether or not to travel to campus rests with faculty, students, staff and University visitors. The University advises anyone who feels it is unsafe to travel to not attempt the trip.

Employees who experience extreme weather-related transportation difficulties are also encouraged to work with their supervisor regarding absences or the need to leave campus. Students who experience extreme weather-related transportation difficulties should contact their course instructors prior to when the class is scheduled to meet and make arrangements to make up work.

For more information about TitanAlert and other campus safety resources, visit www.uwosh.edu/home/current-students/safety.

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