Holiday season is rapidly approaching – along with final exams and papers! Cheer up though, because Dunkin’ Donuts is currently offering a seasonal Gingerbread Latte – try one, it is breathtaking! Not that I am taking sides for Dunkin’ Donuts or Java Journeys, I’m just pointing out the facts here…even though I am admittedly more of a rationalist when it comes to my coffee I suppose..(refer to previous post Dunkin’ Donuts vs. Java Journeys).
I was driving out on the roads this past Saturday, and there was a bit of ice out there. It doesn’t take much, but no vehicle is really ideal for ice – my trusty Corolla was rendered little better than a tricycle! Although Maryland has comfortable weather, we do occasionally get those wintery nights. As winter weather approaches, I would like to encourage all of our students (especially commuters) to always drive safely to and from their destination. As a former commuter student, I learned over the years to include a few things in my vehicle, for those unexpected winter days! Just a few things to keep in mind:
- Keep an extra coat in the trunk of your car – something that is winter-weather appropriate
- Keep blankets, a shovel, and ice scraper as well.
- While it seems that most folks are inseparable from their cell phones, always make sure your phone is charged in order to make or receive calls. You can also receive inclement weather notices through text messaging via SUALERT system.
- Although class can be canceled when weather interferes with travel, be your own judge when necessary. Sometimes it is safer to miss one class than risk the change in weather.
We’re not exactly the Arctic Tundra when it comes to Maryland weather (A friend of mine from when i was in college hailed from Pulaski, NY – she would tell me horror stories of 8 foot snow drifts…Can’t compete with that..), but it never hurts to play it safe (even if our weather is so comparatively mild)! You can be notified through text messaging/email by going to our home page, www.stevenson.edu and looking under “Quicklinks.” There, you will notice SUALERT – simply register online to be notified. In addition, students can learn about inclement weather closings through the following means;
Web: Updates are sent to all SU e-mail accounts, and are posted on the home page.
Phone: Updates are announced on the emergency information line; call 410-486-SNOW (7669).
Media: While radio and television stations receive frequent updates, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or timeliness. Rely on SUAlert, SU e-mail, the website, or the emergency line.