A pipeline incident Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 8, has resulted in natural gas outages in the region, including LC State’s 刘易斯顿 campus. While the pipeline is expected to be repaired later today, it is unknown when natural gas will be restored. An email from President Pemberton was sent to faculty, staff and students on 星期四,11月. 9. Key public updates from that communication are excerpted below.

没有安全风险 – This incident does not pose a 安全 risk regarding natural gas on campus.

热- Some buildings on campus have central heat that is not impacted by the outage and continue to operate as normal. Other areas of campus are being augmented by space heaters. Communal heated spaces are also being established. Residence hall students are advised to work closely with their resident assistants for support and information.

事件—— Athletic events this week will continue to be held in the P1FCU Activity Center. Discovery Day activities on Nov. 10-11 will also continue. The Silverthorne Theatre is also expected to hold its Nov. 9-11 performances of “Twelfth Night.” Patrons are advised to dress warmly.

星期四,11月. 9 – LC State classes and operations will proceed as normal on 星期四,11月. 9.

周五,11月. 10 – Classes will utilize hybrid learning modalities on 周五,11月. 10, leveraging the Canvas learning management system. Those who teach via hands-on course/lab work (e.g.、技术 & 工业 classes) can use their discretion regarding in-person instruction and should communicate this decision directly with their students. Employees will continue to work from campus. Supervisor approved leave can be utilized as needed.

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