• University Storm Recovery Updates

    UPDATE: Sunday, Sept. 29, 1 p.m.
    As of this morning, we still have power and internet outages affecting all three campuses, but progress is being made. 

    Please note the following updates. 

    • As communicated previously, we will not hold classes on any campus on Monday. This means no in-person and no remote classes. 
    • A decision about classes on Tuesday will be made this evening.

    Hickory Campus 

    • The Hickory campus will be open for business Monday, Sept. 30. 
    • Power is currently available in Rudisill Library, Minges Science Building, Cloninger House, Lohr Hall, Mauney-Schaeffer, Cromer Center, McCrorie Center and Shuford Arena. If a building is not listed, then it does not have power.
    • Faculty/staff who work in a building with power and internet and can safely travel to work are encouraged to work on campus tomorrow.
    • Faculty/staff who work in a building without power and internet and can safely travel to campus are welcome to work in an alternate campus location such as the library. 
    • Faculty/staff who cannot travel to campus safely and can work remotely should discuss with your direct supervisor. 
    • Staff members: Please let your direct supervisor know your plans for Monday. 
    • Duke Energy has told us that they anticipate power being restored to the rest of campus sometime on Monday. We will continue to provide updates as they are available. 
    • Cromer Center dining hall hours:
      • Sunday: Breakfast 9-10:30 a.m.; Lunch 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Dinner 4:30-6 p.m
      • Monday: Dining hall 7:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Chick-fil-A 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Joe’s Coffee 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. 
    • Tonight at 7:30 p.m. there will be s’mores and hot dogs available at the firepit behind Grace Chapel. 
    • The Cromer Center, Minges Science Building, George Hall and the Rudisill Library will be open until midnight today. These buildings have power, air-conditioning and internet. You are welcome to go there to charge devices and gather. 
    • Additional campus security will be patrolling campus to ensure the safety of our campus. Should you need to contact campus security, please call the Office of Public Safety at 828-328-7146 or if it’s an emergency call 911.

    Columbia Campus

    • Power is now available in the OT building. You are welcome to go there to charge devices and gather. 
    • Staff members: Please contact your direct supervisor to discuss your specific plans for Monday.
    • We do not yet have a timeline for power to be restored to the rest of campus but are actively working with local utility providers and will share updates as they are available. 

    Asheville Campus

    • As a result of the conditions in Asheville, the Asheville center is closed on Monday.

    We will continue to send regular updates so please monitor your email and www.lr.edu.

    University Storm Recovery Updates

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