Inclement Weather Update - 2/14/20

2/15/20 UPDATE: 

Due to the extreme temperatures, snowfall and slick roadways, along with resulting intermittent power blackouts by energy companies, Rockhurst University will cancel all classes and activities for the remainder of today and tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 16. Students who are student teaching, or who have internships or clinicals, should check with their supervisor about whether they are required to be present. Students enrolled in a joint program at RCN or UMKC should check the status of classes at those campuses.

The MAC will be closed today and tomorrow. Staff are encouraged to take a “traditional snow day” to attend to any household issues caused by the weather, therefore University offices will also be closed.

President’s Cabinet made this decision in accordance with our University values, seeking to balance cura apostolica (care for the work) with cura personalis (care for the person), and recognizing the unusual and extreme conditions. In addition, we seek to be good stewards of our resources, endeavoring to conserve energy by reducing the amount of people on campus. Please use caution if you must leave your homes for essential reasons and read the following precautionary information carefully.

Potential Power Outages

Utility companies throughout the Kansas City area have announced controlled power outages in response to excessive demand due to the extremely cold temperatures. These outages are expected to last from 30 to 60 minutes at a time and there will be no advance warning. The timeframe of when the outages are no longer necessary has not been determined. Please observe the following precautions in anticipation of a potential power outage on campus:

• Charge your mobile phone
• Power down and unplug all unnecessary devices and equipment
• Delay using dishwashers and laundry facilities
• Students in Town House Village, Rock Row and on-campus houses should let faucets drip
• If you lose power, bundle up and stay where you are, avoiding opening doors
• Do not use open flames of any sort for warmth or light
• Students in on-campus houses should call security immediately if their heat doesn’t come on again after power is restored
• Monitor RockAlerts for additional information as it becomes available
• Power outages can sometimes interfere with University phone lines. Therefore, contact security on their landline at (816) 333-1388 if Ex. 4010 is not working.

2/14/20 ORIGINAL:

Due to the dangerously cold temperatures forecast for Monday and Tuesday, classes and labs (face-to-face and online synchronous) and other in-person activities that start prior to 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 15, are canceled on both the Troost and Westport campuses. For classes that start at 4 p.m. and after, your instructor or dean will notify you directly of class arrangements. Students should check their Canvas or D2L site and Rockhurst email account for any messages from their faculty. Students who are student teaching, or who have internships or clinicals, should check with their supervisor about whether they are required to be present. Students enrolled in a joint program at RCN or UMKC should check the status of classes at those campuses.

Staff members who are able to work remotely should do so on Monday. Those whose positions make it impossible to work remotely, or who have extenuating circumstances preventing them from working remotely, should discuss the situation with their supervisor.

Tuesday, Feb. 16.  All face-to-face classes and labs that are scheduled to begin prior to 1:30 p.m. will occur virtually (i.e., online; some labs may not be able to occur online). Students who are student teaching, or who have internships or clinicals, should check with their supervisor about whether they are required to be present. Students enrolled in a joint program at RCN or UMKC should check the status of classes at those campuses.

Staff members who are able to work remotely should do so on Tuesday morning. Those whose positions make it impossible to work remotely, or who have extenuating circumstances preventing them from working remotely, should discuss the situation with their supervisor.

TMDR and Bookstore
With alterations in classes both Monday and Tuesday all campus dining retail operations will be closed and only TMDR will be open its regular operating hours.  Depending on deliveries and staff availability there may be last minute changes to the published menu. 

TMDR Hours:

Breakfast: 7 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. 
Lunch: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Dinner: 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

The Bookstore will be closed both Monday and Tuesday but can be reached by email with questions at bookstore@rockhurst.edu.

Registrar Update

Although campus will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, all Rockstop offices will still be virtually ‘open for business’ both days. This includes the Financial Aid office, Student Accounts, and the Registrar’s office.

Please use the Appointment calendar links provided below to book a phone call, Zoom, or Teams appointment to meet with any of these offices on Monday or Tuesday.  

FINANCIAL AID OFFICE: Book an Appointment Here

STUDENT ACCOUNTS: Book an Appointment Here

REGISTRAR’S OFFICE: Book an Appointment Here

Greenlease Library

The Greenlease Library will offer remote services on Monday, February 15 from 8 a.m. to midnight. The library building will be closed but staff will be working remotely to assist you.

On Tuesday, February 16, the library will offer remote services from 8am to 1pm. The library building will open at 1 p.m. and close as usual at midnight.

To utilize remote services, go to the library’s website at https://www.rockhurst.edu/library. There you will find access to all online services, including the library’s 24/7 Ask A Librarian online research service.

You can also contact the library at library@rockhurst.edu if you need assistance while the building is closed.

Magis Activities Center

Monday, Feb. 15
Due to inclement weather, The MAC will be closed Monday February 15
Intramural basketball will be cancelled on Monday night.

Tuesday, Feb. 16
The MAC will be open from 1:30 – 9 p.m.
Intramural volleyball will be at 9 p.m. (as scheduled).

Wednesday, Feb. 17
The MAC will resume normal hours of operation:
M-F: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. (Closed 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. for cleaning)