Baylor University Waco Campus Extends Remote Instruction, Telework through Wednesday, Feb. 1

January 31, 2023

NWS Winter Storm Warning Extended — From the National Weather Service in Fort Worth/Dallas: The Winter Storm Warning has been extended and is in effect now until 6 AM Thursday. Widespread icing on bridges and overpasses as well as surface streets is expected with travel significantly impacted. There is a low chance of some downed power-lines and tree damage due to ice.

NWS Tuesday/Wednesday Travel Impacts — From the National Weather Service in Fort Worth/Dallas: Major travel impacts are possible Tuesday and Wednesday across most of North and Central Texas. Freezing rain and sleet will become widespread today and worsen road conditions. There is a low threat of damage to power-lines and trees due to icing as well. Avoid travel if you can. If you have to get out on roads, slow down and make sure to give yourself ample travel time.

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UPDATE: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023

The SUB is open until 7 p.m. today with food court dining available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Mail Center at the SUB is closed today. University mail routes will not run.

The Baylor women's basketball game vs. Kansas will be held at 7 p.m. in the Ferrell Center. Admission to tonight's game is FREE. Parking will operate on a first come, first served basis. Fans attending the game are encouraged to park as close to the entrance as possible. Handicap spaces will still require the necessary plate or placard. Please continue to monitor the weather and road conditions.

UPDATE: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023

WACO, Texas (Jan. 31, 2023) - The National Weather Service has extended its Winter Storm Warning through Thursday morning for North and Central Texas as continued precipitation and below-freezing temperatures worsen icy road conditions. Baylor University-Waco campus will extend holding classes via remote instruction through Wednesday, Feb. 1, and staff will continue to telework during this time. University officials will continue to monitor conditions regarding Thursday operations.

We strongly encourage students, faculty and staff to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary.

For staff who are unable to telework, please consult your direct supervisor.

NURSING SCHOOL IN DALLAS

For Dallas nursing campus, please watch your email for instructions from Dean Plank.

ACTIVITIES

University activities for Tuesday and Wednesday have been canceled. A decision regarding the Baylor-Kansas women’s basketball game on Wednesday night has not been made at this time.

DINING AND FOOD

Penland and East Village residential dining halls will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner service. The food court and Common Grounds in the SUB will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday.

LIBRARIES

Baylor Libraries Moody and Jones will remain open. Special libraries will be closed.

MCLANE STUDENT LIFE CENTER/BAYLOR HEALTH CENTER/FLU SHOT CLINIC

The McLane SLC will be closed through Wednesday.

The Baylor Health Center also will be closed through Wednesday. Health Center appointments scheduled during this time should be rescheduled.

The Health Center has postponed its Feb. 1 mobile flu shot clinic until next week.

TELEHEALTH/COUNSELING

If students are in need of healthcare or counseling during this time, 24/7 access is available for on-demand urgent care and counseling services through Baylor Telehealth by AcademicLiveCare.

BUS SERVICE

Regular BUS Routes (Green, Gold, Blue, Red, Silver) will NOT be in operation Tuesday through Wednesday.

The After Hours Connection Route will operate Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. for Baylor Cityside and University Parks Apartments only. Please note that stop timing may be disrupted by weather.

For updated information, please monitor the BUS website, Parking services on Instagram and the Baylor University Department of Public Safety Facebook page.

PARKING GARAGES

Parking garages are open. However, due to icy conditions, Baylor Parking & Transportation Services has closed the top levels of the garages.

ACCESS TO BUILDINGS

Doors to University buildings will be card swipe access only until Thursday during regular hours.

BOOKSTORE, MAIL SERVICES, COPY CENTER

The Baylor Bookstore is closed through Wednesday.

The Mail Center in the SUB will be open Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., but university mail routes will not run.

The Copy Center will be closed through Wednesday and plans to reopen on Thursday.

ADDITIONAL UPDATES

Please continue to monitor:

The main Baylor website;
Baylor Alert email/text messages; and
University social media, including @Baylor on Twitter, @BaylorUniversity1845 on Facebook and @bayloruniversity on Instagram for additional updates.

In addition, monitor local media outlets for the latest weather forecast and local conditions.

Waco TV

KWTX-TV Ch. 10 (cable Ch. 2, CBS)
KCEN-TV Ch. 6 (cable Ch. 3, NBC)
KXXV-TV Ch. 25 (cable Ch. 5, ABC)
KWKT-TV Ch. 44 (cable Ch. 14, FOX)

Newspaper

Waco Tribune-Herald
Baylor Lariat

Radio

KLRK-FM 92.9
KWBT-FM 94.5
KBGO-FM 95.7
KWTX-FM 97.5
WACO-FM 99.9
KBRQ-FM 102.5
KWBU-FM 103.3
KWOW-FM 104.1
KBHT-FM 104.9
KLFX-FM 107.3
KWPW-FM 107.9
KBBW-AM 1010
KWTX-AM 1230
KRZI-AM 1660