ABOUT WEATHER CLOSINGS...

From: Media Relations

January 21, 2007

To find out whether James Madison University is open, closed or opening late in the event of snow, ice or other inclement weather, JMU students and employees should check for information via one of these options:
  • Online at the main JMU Web site at www.jmu.edu under "The Newsroom," or on the Faculty/Staff or Current Students gateways under "JMU News."
  • Phone 433-5300 for a recorded message
  • Within Harrisonburg, listen to 1610 AM on your radio
  • Tune in to local radio or TV stations for announcements. NOTE: Most commercial stations only announce closings or late openings.
The university community and the public are asked NOT to call campus police or campus operator lines for weather information so that those phone lines are not tied up.

EVENT CANCELLATIONS: To report campus event and activity cancellations, or building or service closings or changes to open hours, including on weekends:
  • Send an e-mail to kennanss@jmu.edu
  • or submit cancellations by AOL Instant Messenger using screen name KennanssS.
A listing of cancellations and other similar announcements due to inclement weather will be posted on the Web on the Faculty/Staff and Current Students gateways.

CLASS CANCELLATIONS: Should classes or exams need to be canceled due to bad weather, an announcement about make-up days will be posted on the main JMU Web site.

University closings and late openings are governed by Policy #1309.

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