Winter Weather Preparedness

Classes canceled and SSU offices closed Wednesday Feb. 4

Due to weather conditions, classes are canceled and SSU offices are closed Wed. Feb. 4. Students check Blackboard and email for faculty assignments.

Housing & Safety Information

Power outage meeting location

• If a power outage occurs, residents should go to the Morris University Center (MUC), which is equipped with a generator
• Bring: Medications, chargers, warm clothing, student ID, and other essentials
• Rhodes Athletic Center will also be available for shelter in an emergency situation

Maintenance requests

• Report no heat, burst pipes, or other urgent issues immediately to University Housing Maintenance (Online Reporting Form) and call (740) 351-3243
• If you do not have internet access and need to report an issue or request help, contact Public Safety at (740) 351-3243

Emergency contact information

• Call Public Safety’s Emergency Line at (740) 351-3232 or dial 911 for any emergency situation
• Call Public Safety at (740) 351-3243 for non-emergency situations

Food & Essentials

Dining Services

• Dining Services will remain open during normal operating hours while local and state travel advisories are at Level 1 or Level 2. Dining will be closed if the university moves to Level 3.

Pantry access

• The Bear Necessities Pantry will be restocked and available throughout the weekend. Please be mindful that with over 500 residents, supplies should be shared thoughtfully.
  • The Pantry is located in the Student Resource Hub on campus (Administration Annex building)
  • In the event of a power outage, visit Morris University Center (MUC) to arrange access to the Pantry
• We encourage residents to keep easy, no-cook food options on hand in case of a power outage

What to Do Now

• Charge phones and portable battery packs
• Keep flashlights handy (no candles)
• Prepare warm clothing, blankets, medications, and accessible water
• Monitor university, housing, and RA communications regularly

Ongoing Updates

• Housing & Residence Life updates will be shared via the housing2@shawnee.edu email and through your Resident Advisor (RA)
• University Alerts will be shared via email and text

Who to contact if you need help

• Call Public Safety’s Emergency Line at (740) 351-3232 or dial 911 for any emergency situation
• Call Public Safety at (740) 351-3243 for non-emergency situations

Thank you for taking these precautions to help ensure everyone’s safety. Our priority is your safety, so please reach out if you have questions or concerns.