Winter Break Reminders
December 15, 2023
As you prepare for Winter Break — when many of us will be taking time off or working remotely — here are some good reminders:
Office hours
- Campus is officially closed on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for holidays.
- The Library will be closed from Dec. 22 through Jan. 1 – please access any materials before then.
- Most other offices on campus will be closed or have minimal staffing from Dec. 26 - 29.
- Campus Safety, Enrollment Services, Facilities Management and the Copy & Mail Center will remain open during this time.
- If your office will be closed to the public during the break, make sure your website and your main door inform people how and when they can access services.
Building Access
- Doors on all buildings will be Husky Card access only from Dec. 18 through Jan. 3. With a smaller presence of people on campus this will help to keep us all safe.
- To accommodate Library hours, Snoqualmie and Tioga Library entrance doors will be open to the public Dec. 18 through Dec. 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Court 17 parking garage will remain on Husky Card access only.
Safety
- If you are going to be on campus, remember to practice good basic crime prevention:
- Keep your car doors locked and do not leave valuables in your vehicle.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- If you find unlocked doors or see concerning behavior/objects, notify Campus Safety at 253-692-4416.
Housekeeping & Energy Savings
- Turn off any office lighting that isn't on motion sensors, including task lights.
- Unplug phone chargers and other personal devices.
- Don’t leave any trash or open food containers in your office or cubicle.
- Remove all perishable food items from refrigerators.
- Log off of your computer, turn off your monitors but don’t shut down your computer. It will go into sleep mode which will still allow for IT to make remote updates.
Also, don't forget to sign up for text alerts on the UW Alert system so you can know right away about any weather closures or other emergencies. After entering your mobile number, you must click the “Groups” tab at the top and select the Tacoma campus alerts.
Sylvia James, Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administration
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