Water Restored - 10/13/12
The Philadelphia Water Department has completed the schedule repairs. Water has been restored to all buildings on campus.
The Philadelphia Water Department has completed the schedule repairs. Water has been restored to all buildings on campus.
Dear Students, Faculty, & Staff,
As I'm sure you are aware, the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) has been repairing a water main break on Woodland Avenue this week. This work has triggered another leak at 42nd street on the loop road behind Goodman Hall. In order to repair this leak PWD will need to shut off water to the following buildings:
In order to lessen the impact on our campus community we have requested that they delay this work until Saturday, October 13th. They have agreed and they estimate that the repair should be completed between 8 AM and 4 PM this Saturday.
Due to the lack of water pressure we will need to close the bathroom facilities in Goodman, Wilson and 4100 Woodland for the duration of the repair. This will also affect Dining Services and we will be moving dining to the Recreation Gym in the ARC for Saturday, October 13th.
Brunch will be available from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Rec Gym
Dinner will be available from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the Rec Gym
Since Starbucks will be closed, we will open the STC Coffee Lab from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wilson Express will have their normal hours of 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The ARC will open at 7 AM on Saturday to accommodate students who need to shower early. Shower and bathroom facilities will be available in the ARC and bathrooms will be available in the STC and Alumni Hall. Porta-potties will be available near the entrances to Wilson and Goodman for residential student use.
The Library will be open during normal hours on Saturday: 11 AM – 10 PM and Sunday:
12 PM – 2 AM
We are sorry for the inconvenience this causes to our resident students in particular and all members of our community who will be on campus on Saturday.
Please direct any questions to the Dean of Student's office at 215-596-8950.
Thank you for your patience while PDW make these necessary repairs.
Sincerely,
William Cunningham, Ph.D.
Dean of Students
Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Business
University of the Sciences
600 S. 43rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-596-8535
Fax: 215-596-8792
Email: w.cunnin@usp.edu
USciences: Where healthcare and science converge.
Dear University community:
The University sustained minimal impact from the hurricane and no injuries reported. There were no power outages, no major flooding, and minimal property damage. The University has resumed normal operations, and will be open and classes will be held on August 29th.
All area mass transportation systems are resuming normal operations and expect to be fully functional tomorrow.
If any faculty or staff experience local conditions that prevent them from coming to work, please notify your immediate supervisor if you are a staff member. If you are a faculty member, please notify students via Blackboard and/or Angel and contact your department chair, if you anticipate cancelling a class.
Students who have not yet checked in should report to the front desk in Wilson Hall, on Monday, August 29th beginning at 8:00am.
The University are busily planning for your arrival, especially due to the impending hurricane on your move-in day, Sunday, Aug. 28.
Because of the forecasted inclement weather, we wish to accommodate any resident who wishes to move-in before the storm begins. As such, we are offering you the opportunity to arrive on either:
By moving in on Saturday, we hope to minimize any danger (and sogginess) you might experience from moving-in on Sunday’s originally scheduled move-in time. However, we recognize that you may already have plans that require you arrive on Sunday; we’ve ensured that you can still check-in during your originally scheduled time.
On both days, all check-ins and key pick-ups will occur at the Wilson Front Desk.
Should you move-in on Saturday, please remember:
We hope that these accommodations will benefit many of you and ensure safer travels.
The City of Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management declared a Snow Emergency on February 25, 2010, through Saturday February 27, 2010, to allow for an unobstructed flow of traffic on streets designated as Emergency Routes during the snow removal process. Cars parked along Emergency Routes are subject to ticketing and towing by the Philadelphia Parking Authority.
If your car is towed, call 215-686-SNOW for its location.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the region beginning on Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 12:01 a.m. through Friday, February 26, 2010.
According to the NWS Precipitation is expected to begin later this evening, and could start out as either rain or a mixture of rain and snow. However, precipitation will change over to all snow overnight tonight and last through the early part of Friday. The heaviest snow is expected to be Thursday into Thursday night with total snow accumulations ranging from 8 to 12 inches across the warned area. This is the time when the storm will be at its strongest as well, which will lead to strong winds up to 30 mph. These strong winds will likely lead to blowing and drifting snow, as well as scattered power outages.
The snow could be
a heavy, wet snow, similar to the last storm, which may have an effect of trees
and building overhangs. Shoveling snow will be difficult with this storm.
Anyone venturing out to shovel snow is advised to use caution when shoveling
snow and take frequent breaks.
Individuals are encouraged to take the necessary precautions when traveling to the campus as a result of the recent winter storm.
Due to the severe weather, all classes and events are cancelled for Thursday, February 11, 2010.
All non-essential administrative offices will be closed.
Wilson Dining Center – Operating on a Normal
Schedule
Wilson Computer Lab – Operating on a Normal
Schedule
ARC – Open, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Library - Open, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m.
SHAC – Closed, Thursday February 11, 2010