H1N1 now a pandemic

The World Health Organization declared the H1N1 virus a pandemic.  This declaration pushes drug makers to develop drugs to fight the virus. In addition, schools and government organizations are activating their pandemic plans.  The U.S. Department of Education released a statement yesterday following the announcement.  You can read the two page letter at the following link - http://tinyurl.com/mdz4sd

 

 

 

Campus streets

Campus streets are very slick today due to rain and clay. Crews are working to open several storm sewer drains. Construction crews will continue removing clay when the rain stops.

Bubble closure

The W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse is closed until further notice. This closure is a safety precaution.

Campus parking update

There will be no parking on College Street until Monday, June 8^th.  Crews need to clean the street prior to allowing parking.  In addition, crews may remove the top layer of the river levees by campus this week.  For safety purposes, we will continue no parking on College Street until the work is complete.  We apologize for the inconvenience, and we will keep everyone updated.

 

Levee removal update

Progress is being made removing the contingency levees around campus. Crews need space and time for a few more days. There will be no parking on College Street through June 2 to allow crews to finish.

The Foss and Science parking lots will remain closed until further notice. VCSU and other officials need to assess the lots and determine a course of action.

Levee removal

Crews will remove the clay levees on College St and around the campus this weekend. Please do not park on College St during this time. If you need to be on campus this weekend, please use alternative routes, parking areas, and caution.

Dike removal

Crews are removing the dikes around campus and town. Crews are starting on 4th Ave SW and working from the city park to Snoeyenbos. Trucks and other equipment will use 4th Ave and connecting roads. PLease give these vehicles space and use caution when traveling in these areas.

When crews start working on College Street, the campus will notify the campus community about traffic and parking changes.