Severe Weather Awareness
WEATHER AWARENESS NOTIFICATION
Weather awareness is always advisable for your safety. VU monitors the forecasts and conditions so if announcements are required, please be aware of VU weather reporting procedures.
VINCENNES UNIVERSITY WEATHER REPORTING
When Vincennes University delays or cancels classes and/or office hours due to dangerous weather and road conditions, announcements will be distributed using a variety of methods. By referring to this guide you will be assured of receiving this safety information in the most timely and accurate way. Every effort is made to release schedule adjustments with as much lead time as possible.
E-Alerts
Among the notification methods are optional E-Alerts. You can choose to receive these alerts in the form of text messages, MyVU emails, and/or voice messages. To sign up for E-Alerts, access your MyVU account, scroll to the bottom of the page, click “Sign Up for E-Alert,”and provide the requested data. Current subscribers should log in to verify that their information is up to date. Please note that individual cell phone carriers differ and this may affect how quickly E-Alerts are received.
Vincennes, Jasper, and Gibson Campuses
VU sends its delay and cancellation notices to both television and radio stations in a wide area - including Terre Haute and Evansville. You may refer to local stations near our campuses and sites, such as University-affiliated media, since they will have more complete information.
· Please listen to all announcements carefully. VU may announce closings for the University as a whole or for specific campuses, centers, or sites.
Indianapolis Campuses
Information will be released by the respective sites to the appropriate outlets.
Other Sites
Classes at other sites follow the closing decisions of those sites.
University-Affiliated Information Systems
We appreciate the cooperation of area radio and television stations and their respective web sites in posting VU announcements. As a reminder, University-affiliated stations and information systems include:
· Campus Weather Info Lines:
o Vincennes Campus - 812-888-7979
o Jasper Campus - 812-482-3030
o Gibson County Center - 812-888-2888
· E-Text Alerts - sign up by going to MyVU, https://www.getrave.com/login/vinu
· Facebook - official VU page, https://www.facebook.com/vincennesuniversity
· Twitter - official VU account, @VincennesU
· MyVU Campus Announcements, https://myvu.vinu.edu
· VU Web page, https://www.vinu.edu
· VU Web page - weather, https://www.vinu.edu/weather
· WFML 96.7 FM
· WVUB 91.1 FM
· WVUT-TV
Emergency Housing for Commuting Students - Vincennes Campus
When weather prevents commuting students from being able to travel home, the Vincennes Campus will make housing accommodations available. Male and female students should report to the front desk at GODARE Hall for temporary lodging. Commuting students should be prepared for a possible overnight stay by packing a small overnight bag with a blanket and pillow, change of clothes, toiletries, etc.
