University of Florida to close Friday, housing check-in continues

August 21, 2008

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida will be closed Friday, Aug. 22, because of Tropical Storm Fay. This includes P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School. Only essential university personnel should report for work. Health Science Center clinical personnel should check with their supervisors as to whether they should report for work.
Employees who normally work weekends should monitor the UF home page for updates regarding Saturday’s schedule.

However, residence halls are open and students are checking in. Students are encouraged to check in from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. to avoid disturbing other residents; however, students may check in when area offices are open. All area offices but Yulee Area Office are open around the clock; Yulee Area Office is open 8 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday and around the clock for the weekend starting at 8 a.m. Friday through midnight Sunday.
Navigating the Swamp, a program for first-year students scheduled for Friday, has been canceled.
Sorority Recruitment will be suspended for Friday, Aug. 22, and resume on Saturday, Aug. 23. Changes to the start time on Saturday will be communicated to the potential new members through the Panhellenic counselors.

The Student Health Care Center will still remain open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday. The acute care and trauma clinic will be open; the center will treat workers comp injuries, and students can get immunizations if needed. All regular routine appointments should be rescheduled.

Classes remain scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 25, as planned, and the university is expected to resume a normal schedule at that time.

Updates will be posted on the UF Web page www.ufl.edu.