Posted by Tracy Mendham on December 19, 2008
Well, power’s back on in Rindge and the campus is open this morning (Friday, December 19th). Because of another storm, however, we’re going to close at 11:30!
The early closing of the school and cancellation of final exams has meant unprecedented complications for faculty calculating and submitting grades, and for the school administration in processing them and making available. Right now the school is planning for semester grades to be available to students on CampusWeb by January 9th. I suppose it’s possible there could be further snafus to keep grades from being available by the deadline, but I think it more like that grades will be available sooner than that target date of Jan. 9. I’m sure that students and their parents are eager to learn how the semester panned in terms of grades.
The staff at Academic Services extends our hopes that students and their families have a safe and happy December. I hope that my students celebrating Hanukkah get to light candles by choice and tradition on Sunday, and not because they’re still without power!
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Posted by Tracy Mendham on December 16, 2008
Wow, I would have never thought it could last so long, but our campus at Rindge is still without power, and will be closed Wednesday December 17th) as well.
This must seem almost surreal to students and their parents, especially to families of first-year students. I promise, the campus isn’t that fragile! These are just extreme conditions for Rindge, and many other communities in northern New England.
Icey Tree in front of Petrocelli Hall. Photo from eRaven--http://eraven.franklinpierce.edu/imagestemp/icetree.jpg
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Posted by Tracy Mendham on December 15, 2008
Due to ice storms, our campus at Rindge is without power still today (Monday, December 15), and probably will be closed tomorrow as well. Strange weather–it’s been practically balmy in towns such as Keene, but nearby ice has roads dangerous, power out, and there’s been quite a bit of destruction.
I’ve been following closings on the NH TV station and website, WMUR. I like the Storm Watch “u local” feature, which has user-submitted photos of the storm and its effects: http://www.wmur.com/weather/18255928/detail.html?widgetId=55963.
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Posted by Tracy Mendham on December 12, 2008
The school is closing due to an ice story today (Friday, December 12). That means that no classes or tests will be held. Students should check their email (and Web CT if that’s how your prof communicates with you) to see if instructors have any special instructions. Generally you should plan on any important tests or work to be handed in at your final exam time.
If you have a car on campus, check here to make sure you’re not going to get towed: http://eraven.franklinpierce.edu/specanncmt/snow/Snow%20Emergency%202008-2009.pdf
If you aren’t sure when your final exam meets check here: http://eraven.franklinpierce.edu/specanncmt/pdf/f08.pdf
Good luck on your exams, everyone! Remember to get enough sleep and to have a healthy meal (ideally a light one with protein) before your tests.
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