Campus Message Archive
Campus Alert 10/26/07 at 5 p.m.
Dear Campus Community,
This message is to confirm that the University of San Diego will resume our regular class schedule and business operations on Monday, October 29.
Thank you,
Pamela Gray Payton
Assistant Vice President
Public Affairs
Fire Update 10/23/07 at 5 p.m.
Dear Campus Community,
The tragic wildfires that have destroyed homes and disrupted so many lives throughout San Diego County, among them many of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni prompted consultation to determine how many of our colleagues would be available for work over the next few days.
Knowing that many families have been severely impacted, along with public concerns about the residual poor air quality, prompted the University of San Diego to cancel classes for the remainder of the week. Classes and regular business operations will resume on Monday, October 29. Supervisors will contact those non-essential employees whose assistance will be needed during the next five days.
Residence Life, University Ministry, Student Health Center, Counseling Center, Dining Services and other support services will continue to be available to students in the residence halls.
We are very proud that USD's Dining Services staff and student volunteers have provided desperately needed food and supplies to evacuees at Qualcomm Stadium. Students are welcome to support the University's community volunteer efforts coordinated through the Center for Community Service Learning.
For further updates, please visit the University of San Diego web site: www.sandiego.edu.
During this very difficult time, I ask that you keep those affected by the devastating fires in your thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Mary E. Lyons, President
University of San Diego
Resources
Fire Update 10/23/07 at 3:30 p.m.
Classes and regular business operations have been canceled for the remainder of this week and will resume on Monday, October 29. Supervisors will contact those non-essential employees whose assistance will be needed during the next five days.
Please continue to monitor this site for further information.
Although the campus is not in any immediate danger, the university is cooperating with the County of San Diego officials and asking that residents stay off the highways.
University administrators will continue to monitor this changing situation and, should the need arise, be prepared to evacuate the campus to ensure the health and safety of our resident students.
Fire Update 10/23/07 at 12:20 p.m.
All classes at the University of San Diego are canceled through Wednesday, October 24.
Although the campus is not in any immediate danger, the university is cooperating with the County of San Diego officials and asking that residents stay off the highways.
University administrators will continue to monitor this changing situation and, should the need arise, be prepared to evacuate the campus to ensure the health and safety of our resident students.
Fire Update 10/23/07 at 11 a.m.
All classes at the University of San Diego are canceled through Wednesday, October 24.
Although the campus is not in any immediate danger, the university is cooperating with the County of San Diego officials and asking that residents stay off the highways.
University administrators will continue to monitor this changing situation and, should the need arise, be prepared to evacuate the campus to ensure the health and safety of our resident students.
Monday, October 22, 2 p.m.
All classes at the University of San Diego are cancelled through Tuesday, October 23.
Although the campus is not in any immediate danger, the university is cooperating with the County of San Diego officials and asking that residents stay off the highways.
University administrators will continue to monitor this changing situation and, should the need arise, be prepared to evacuate the campus to ensure the health and safety of our resident students.
Monday, October 22, 9 a.m.
Classes at the University of San Diego have been cancelled. The university campus is not in any danger.
We will continue to monitor the situation and updates will be posted as they become available.
University of San Diego administrators are closely monitoring the status of two massive wildfires currently burning out of control in San Diego County.
The Harris fire has caused the evacuation of many residents in the southeastern part of the County. The Witch Creek fire is burning out of control in San Diego’s North County. In total, at least ten fires are burning throughout Southern California from Malibu Canyon to San Diego. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has declared these areas a State of Emergency.
To protect yourself from the dangers of wildfire smoke, residents are encouraged to take several precautions which have been provided below. Additionally, USD students living in the residence halls have been asked to keep their windows closed to preserve air quality.
As we continue to monitor the situation, any updated information will be posted on the USD web site. In the event of an emergency, the University will also utilize our emergency notification system.
Monday, October 22, 8 a.m.
Due to the dangerous wildfires burning throughout San Diego County, County officials have asked that residents stay off the highways. As a result, classes at the University of San Diego have been cancelled and all non essential personnel are asked not to travel to campus.
At this time, the University of San Diego campus is not in any danger.
Updated information will be posted throughout the day on the University of San Diego web site: www.sandiego.edu.
Sunday, October 21, 11 p.m.
FIRE ALERT
University of San Diego administrators are closely monitoring the status of two massive wildfires currently burning out of control in San Diego County.
The Harris fire has caused the evacuation of many residents in the southeastern part of the County. The Witch Creek fire is burning out of control in San Diego’s North County. In total, at least ten fires are burning throughout Southern California from Malibu Canyon to San Diego. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has declared these areas a State of Emergency.
To protect yourself from the dangers of wildfire smoke, residents are encouraged to take several precautions which have been provided below. Additionally, USD students living in the residence halls have been asked to keep their windows closed to preserve air quality.
At this time, the fires do not pose a threat to the University of San Diego nor any of our surrounding communities and thus, the university will remain open on Monday, October 22.
As we continue to monitor the situation, any updated information will be posted on the USD web site. In the event of an emergency, the University will also utilize our emergency notification system.
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What can I do to protect myself from wildfire smoke?
- Use common sense. If it’s smoky outside, it’s probably not a good time to go jogging or exercise outdoors.
- If you’re advised to stay indoors, keep your windows and doors closed.
- Help keep particle levels lower indoors by not using anything that burns such as stoves and candles. And don’t smoke. That puts even more pollution in your lungs – and those of the people around you.
- Drink plenty of fluids (not alcohol) to moisten the respiratory tract.
- If you have asthma, be vigilant about taking your medications as prescribed by your doctor. If you’re supposed to measure your peak flows, make sure you do so. Call your doctor or the Student Health Center clinician on-call if symptoms worsen (619) 260-2222.
