
Due
to the wildfires, San Diego State University has cancelled classes and
postponed or cancelled events scheduled through the weekend. Exceptions:WPA, ACT, TOEFL & GRE exams
will be held on Saturday. On-campus residence halls and essential
support services such as food service and student health care will
continue to operate as normal. The SDSU Library will re-open on Sunday
at noon.
There is no present threat to the campus from the fires.
Normal campus operations and classes will resume on Monday,
Oct. 29. Depending on weather conditions, outside air quality may not
be ideal. Take necessary precautions - including staying indoors as
much as possible - to minimize your exposure to smoky air. Keep windows
closed. If necessary, consult a physician. A limited number of free
respirator masks will be available for SDSU students, faculty and staff
at Calpulli Center/Student Health Services and Physical Plant Work
Control Office. Indoor air quality remains good to excellent.
If you are an SDSU faculty or staff member who has lost your
home to the fire, or you want to report a colleague who has lost
his/her home, e-mail Melanie Doyle, Center for Human Resources at: assistance [at] sdsu [dot] edu
or call (619) 594-2873 (information will be kept confidential). SDSU
students who have lost their home to the fire are encouraged to e-mail
Rosa Moreno, Division of Student Affairs, at: r1moreno [at] mail [dot] sdsu [dot] edu
or call (619) 594-2851 (information will be kept confidential). Any
student, faculty or staff member in need of immediate emergency
assistance can contact SDSU Public Safety at (619) 594-1991.
SDSU will continue to operate a shelter for displaced
students, faculty and staff at Peterson Gymnasium until Saturday, Oct.
27 at 10 a.m.
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to check the SDSU Web site at www.sdsu.edu or call the university's Emergency Information Hotline at (866) 794-8832 for updates.
See complete information on current campus services and response efforts.