M E M O R A N D U M

To: University Community

From: Rev. John P. Minogue, C.M.

Date: January 9, 1997

Re: Emergency Cancellation of Classes / Closure of the University



Each year the University issues a set of contingency procedures to be followed should a severe winter storm, or another reason, force us to cancel classes or close the University. All of us should be aware of the procedures to cancel classes or close the University.

How to Determine if DePaul Closes or Cancels Classes

Should a decision to cancel or close be made after working hours or over a weekend, the University will rely on the media to inform all employees. A recorded message will also be placed on the University's telephone system, (312) 362-8000. Calls to this number are discouraged because the volume of calls can over-burden the system.

Specific departments may be telephoned and a voice mail message should indicate the status of classes.

The office of University Relations will notify the Chicago Emergency Closing Center of any emergency closing or cancellation. The following radio and television stations announce all school cancellations and closings: WMAQ (670 AM), WGN (720 AM), WBBM (780 AM), WBBM (96.3 FM), WUSN (99.5 FM), WFLD-TV (32).

A decision made at night affecting operations the next day will be announced as early as possible so persons can plan accordingly. If no announcement is made by approximately 6:00 a.m., one may safely assume that DePaul is OPEN.

If, during 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., a decision is made to cancel classes for that evening or for the next day, or to close the University, the President will notify the deans and university officers, who will handle the notification of all faculty, staff, and students. Area radio and TV stations will also be informed immediately.

I appreciate the cooperation of all university personnel.

Thank you.

JPM/yl