Campus advisories

Below you will find announcements and updates related to inclement weather and other campus-wide alerts.

UPDATES

1:51 p.m., Wednesday, March 23, 2011 | return to top

Due to the worsening weather conditions and the increasing difficulty of keeping roads clear, the college will close today effective immediately and will not reopen until 6 a.m. tomorrow morning.

The Union dining hall will remain open until 5:30 p.m. today.

Please use your judgment when deciding the best time to leave campus.

I apologize to everyone for this inconvenience, and once again, I would like to extend my thanks to all our colleagues who continue to work on clearing snow and maintaining essential services.

Be sure to watch the SNC website for news of any further developments.

President Tom Kunkel

5:50 a.m., Wednesday, March 23, 2011 | return to top

9:47 a.m., Monday, February 21, 2011 | return to top

• Dress warmly and wear boots with non-skid soles (avoid plastic and leather soles).
• Keep warm, but make sure you can see and hear what's going on around you.
• Try not to carry too much--you need to leave your hands and arms free to better balance yourself.
• During the daytime, wear sunglasses to help you see better and avoid hazards. At night, wear bright clothing or reflective gear.
• When entering a building, remove as much snow and water from your boots as possible.
• Be prepared to fall and try to avoid using your arms to break your fall. If you fall backward, make a conscious effort to tuck your chin so your head doesn't strike the ground with a full force.
• Use special care when entering and exiting vehicles -use the vehicle for support.
• Streets, parking lots and sidewalks that have been cleared of snow and ice should still be approached with caution. Look out for "black ice." Dew, fog or water vapor can freeze on cold surfaces and form an extra-thin, nearly invisible layer of ice that can look like a wet spot on the pavement. It often shows up early in the morning or in areas that are shaded from the sun.
  
  

5:40 a.m., Monday, February 21, 2011 | return to top

3:34 p.m., Sunday, February 20, 2011 | return to top

8:40 a.m., Thursday, December 10, 2009 | return to top

Plowing of student parking lots - move your cars

Be advised that we will be removing snow from student lots over the next couple of days.

Beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, the following lots will be plowed:
Third St. South lot #6
Schuldes West lot # 7
Schuldes South lot # 8
Stewart St. lot # 9
Michels lot # 13

You must move your car out of all of these lots by 6:00 p.m. on Thursday or it will be towed. You can move to any other cleared lot while these lots are being plowed. You must move your car back to one of the student lots by 10:00 p.m.

Beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2009, the following lots will be plowed:
Riverside Vander Zanden lot # 1
College Ave/Freshman lot #12
Bookstore lot # 15
4th St. lot  # 16

You must move your car out of all of these lots by 10:00 a.m. on Saturday or it will be towed. You can move to any other cleared lot while these lots are being plowed. You must move your car back to one of the student lots by 4:00 p.m.

Once the snow has stopped tonight it would be a good idea to go to your car, start it and let it run for a while and clean the entire car off while the temperature is still fairly warm. If the temperature drops as it is supposed to the snow will freeze onto your car and make difficult to clean off when you go to leave campus.

10:12 a.m., Wednesday, December 9, 2009 | return to top

The college has closed due to the declining weather condition and as a result, several buildings on campus will also be closed.

The Sensenbrenner Memorial Union and the cafeteria will be open til 7:00 p.m. with limited service.

Please note the following building closures:

Campus Center and Phil's - closed
Mulva Library and Ed's - closed
Bookstore - closed
Computer labs - closed
Schuldes - closed with evening sporting events canceled
Bemis International Center - closed

All "no overnight parking" lots will be plowed again tonight so please make sure that your car is parked in the appropriate student lot to avoid being towed. 
 
 

8:53 a.m., Wednesday, December 9, 2009 | return to top

To the St. Norbert Community:

In light of the deteriorating weather conditions, campus will close immediately at 9:00 a.m. The high winds are posing too many safety issues, both on campus and for those attempting to drive to campus. I apologize to all for the inconvenience, and I would like to thank our colleagues who have worked through the night and into the morning to keep essential services open.

President Kunkel

5:25 a.m., Wednesday, December 9, 2009 | return to top

Winter weather safety

No matter how well the snow and ice are removed from sidewalks, parking lots and the surrounding streets, you will invariably encounter some slippery surfaces when walking outdoors in the winter. Many cold-weather injuries are the result of falls on ice-covered streets, outdoor parking lots and sidewalks. In fact, slips and falls are the number one cause of injuries on the St. Norbert College campus. Getting around on campus in icy conditions calls for planning, caution, and a little common sense.

• Dress warmly and wear boots with non-skid soles (avoid plastic and leather soles).
• Keep warm, but make sure you can see and hear what's going on around you.
• Try not to carry too much - you need to leave your hands and arms free to better balance yourself.
• During the daytime, wear sunglasses to help you see better and avoid hazards. At night, wear bright clothing or reflective gear.
• When entering a building, remove as much snow and water from your boots as possible.
• Be prepared to fall and try to avoid using your arms to break your fall. If you fall backward, make a conscious effort to tuck your chin so your head doesn't strike the ground with a full force.
• Use special care when entering and exiting vehicles - -use the vehicle for support.
• Streets, parking lots and sidewalks that have been cleared of snow and ice should still be approached with caution. Look out for "black ice." Dew, fog or water vapor can freeze on cold surfaces and form an extra-thin, nearly invisible layer of ice that can look like a wet spot on the pavement. It often shows up early in the morning or in areas that are shaded from the sun.

James Skorczewski, Director of Campus Safety       
Kristee Becker, Director of Risk and Property Management