Wednesday, May 23, 2012; 10:20 a.m.
Commencement events for 2012 Anschutz Medical Campus
Commencement is set for Friday, May 25 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Boettcher Commons, Anschutz Medical Campus.
Should weather conditions develop impacting commencement or any related events, information or changes will be available here as soon as possible and on our toll-free Emergency Notification Phoneline 1-877-463-6070. Feel free to check these information resources often for updates.
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Commencement to proceed as scheduled for the University of Colorado Denver
As of 6:05 a.m., Saturday, May 12, 2012
Commencement for the Denver Campus will proceed as scheduled on the Auraria Field at Speer and Auraria Parkway beginning at 9 a.m.
Commencement is a rain or shine event. As long as there is no threat posed to students, families and other participants in commencement, the ceremony will take place as scheduled.
The grass field likely will be damp, so appropriate footwear and clothing is recommended.
Rain ponchos will be provided to graduates at check in and for faculty at regalia pick-up.
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Commencement scheduled for the University of Colorado Denver on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the Auraria Campus
Commencement for the Denver Campus with Auraria is a rain or shine event. As long as there is no threat posed to students, families and other participants in commencement, the ceremony will take place as scheduled.
Forecasts are calling for a 50 percent chance of rain with temperatures in the low 40s. This means the grass field likely will be wet, so appropriate footwear and clothing is recommended.
Rain ponchos will be provided to graduates at check in and for faculty at regalia pick-up.
If severe weather does develop, a decision will be made by 6:30 a.m. on Saturday morning -- such information will be available from these sources:
2) Toll-free phoneline 1-877-463-6070.
3) An email to all pre-registered graduates.
All such information would be available from these sources no later than 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 12.
If the rain plan is implemented, the main ceremony will be canceled and degrees will be conferred at alternate indoor locations for schools/colleges.
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Whenever conditions develop that pose a safety threat to students, faculty, staff or visitors at or near our campuses, information is posted here and available on the university's toll-free phone line 1-877-463-6070.
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Tornado warning cancelled at 5:36 p.m.
Issued at: 5:06 PM MDT Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Expires at: 5:30 PM MDT
The National Weather Service in denver has issued a tornado warning for: northwestern Arapahoe County in northeast Colorado western Adams County in northeast Colorado eastern Denver County in northeast Colorado Until 5:30 pm mdt. At 5:05 pm mdt, the public reported a tornado near 38th and Tower Road, about 6 miles north of Aurora, or 10 miles northeast of Denver. This storm was moving north at 25 mph.
Locations in the warning include but are not limited to Buckley AFB, Barr Lake, western Denver International Airport, northeastern Denver, northeastern Commerce City and northwestern Aurora.
Precautionary/preparedness actions,
Take cover now. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
In addition to the tornado, this storm is capable of producing large damaging hail and destructive straight line winds.
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 3:45 p.m.
The National Weather Service is forecasting cold temperatures and possible light snow across Denver throughout the evening hours. Should conditions prompt any changes to normal operations at either our Denver Campus with Auraria or Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, information and instructions would be available on this website and on our toll-free phoneline at 1-877-463-6070.
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Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 5:40 a.m.
Campuses operating on normal schedules
Winter conditions exist across the Metro area. Classes and other scheduled activities are on normal schedules at the University's locations with the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver and on the CU Anschutz Medical Camous in Aurora, Colo.
Crews will continue to clear walkways and parking areas.
Please use caution traveling to and from campus.
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INFORMATION AVAILABLE
In addition to our toll-free call-in line (877-463-6070) and this website, we're NOW offering weather-related notifications through our Rave service.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
To take advantage of this service, log into Rave at
https://www.getrave.com/login/DenverAlerts using your University of Colorado Denver-issued email address. There is no charge for this service other than charges that may be incurred from your communications provider.
If you already are enrolled in Rave, you need not do anything. Weather-related delays or closure updates will be sent to the contact information you provided when you enrolled.
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Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 6 a.m.
Campus resumes normal schedules following winter storm
Classes and other scheduled activities resume today at the University's locations with the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver and on the CU Anschutz Medical Camous in Aurora, Colo.
Crews have been continuing to clear walkways and parking areas.
Please use caution traveling to and from campus.
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Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 11:30 a.m.
Due to weather and driving conditions, non-essential faculty and staff at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus can leave the campus at 2 p.m. with permission from their immediate supervisors.
Leadership is not officially calling for a campus closure as important interviews, meetings and scheduled classes need to take place. If you are involved with clinical care at centers within the School of Medicine or School of Dental Medicine, please check with your supervisors to determine an appropriate departure time.
Thank you to those who made it to campus and helped us continue our educational, clinical and research work. Please travel safely.
The Denver Campus with Auraria remains closed.
Please note that this message does not apply to personnel who work at or who are assigned to the University of Colorado Hospital or Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Hospital updates can be found at the following:
University of Colorado Hospital
For personnel who work at or are assigned to UCH, call the UCH information line at 303-352-0860.
Children’s Hospital Colorado
For personnel who work at or are assigned to CHC, please consult with your direct supervisor.
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Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 9:30 a.m.
CU College of Nursing (CON) has canceled all remaining CON classes that were scheduled to be held on campus today, Feb. 3.
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Update Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 5 a.m.
The University of Colorado Denver with the Auraria Campus in Downtown Denver is closed today due to inclement weather.
The Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colo. is open and operating on regular schedules.
Because winter conditions persist, crews are working to clear campus walkways and parking areas. Everyone is ecouraged to use caution while traveling to and from campus.
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Update posted 2/2/12 8:50 p.m.
The National Weather Service is tracking a winter storm that could drop significant snow accumulations across Metro Denver. A blizzard warning has been issued for parts of the metro area effective into Friday.
Due to the forecast, the following events for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 3 - 4 have been canceled:
* Buechner Breakfast, School of Public Affairs canceled
* Business School Open House and Donor Thank You canceled
* Give Kids a Smile Day, School of Dental Medicine canceled
* First Saturday for Seniors class, Feb. 4, Building 500 canceled
The above list of cancellations may not be complete. If there are other events you're planning to attend in the next two days, please check with the event organizer(s) if you have questions.
Remember, through our Emergency Notification System we provide information and instructions about any changes to our regular operations and schedules. Such information is available here on this website (
www.ucdenver.edu/alert) and on our toll-free phoneline 1-877-463-6070.
Winter storm forecast for Metro Denver - Feb. 2-3, 2012
The National Weather Service is tracking a winter storm that could drop significant accumulations in Metro Denver.
Due to the forecast, the following events for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 3 - 4 have been canceled.
- Buechner Breakfast, School of Public Affairs canceled
- Business School Open House and Donor Thank You canceled
- Give Kids a Smile Day, School of Dental Medicine canceled
- First Saturday for Seniors class, Feb. 4, Building 500 canceled
The above list of cancellations may not be complete. If there are other events you're planning to attend in the next two days, please check with the event organizer(s) if you have questions.
Remember, through our Emergency Notification System we provide information and instructions about any changes to our regular operations and schedules. Such information is available here on this website
(www.ucdenver.edu/alert) and on our toll-free phoneline 1-877-463-6070.
In addition to our phoneline and website, we're now offering weather-related notifications through our Rave service.
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Winter storm forecast for Metro Denver - Feb. 2-3, 2012
As the National Weather Service tracks a winter storm that could drop accumulations in Metro Denver, here's a reminder about how to get information about our campus locations.
In addition to our call-in line (877-463-6070) and this website, we're NOW offering weather-related notifications through our Rave service.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
To take advantage of this service, log into Rave at
https://www.getrave.com/login/DenverAlerts using your University of Colorado Denver-issued email address. There is no charge for this service other than charges that may be incurred from your communications provider.
If you already are enrolled in Rave, you need not do anything. Weather-related delays or closure updates will be sent to the contact information you provided when you enrolled.
The Emergency Notification System is tested once a semester. All other messages will be actual emergency or weather closure messages. If you have any questions, please contact Stuart Pike
stuart.pike@ucdenver.edu -- Division of Emergency Preparedness; University of Colorado Denver.