SMU is opening the Hughes-Trigg Student Center and Fondren Library as emergency warm-up and power-up spots for our campus community impacted by the extreme weather and continued power outages. Both will be open from now through 9 p.m. today, Tuesday, Feb. 16, as a warm place to come and charge electronic devices.
Because of limited staffing, no food or other services are available. Due to COVID-19 concerns, water fountains are not operating, but students may bring drinks into the buildings. Please make sure to socially distance and wear masks except when actively eating or drinking.
Also, be aware that the rotating power outages could impact these buildings on campus as well. The buildings will be cleared and locked as of 9 p.m. with no one remaining inside them overnight.
Residence Life and Student Housing has also modified the current COVID-19 restrictions on visitors temporarily to allow on-campus students who don’t have heat to visit areas that do. Check with your RCD if you plan to visit another commons or student’s room to warm up.
We will continue to monitor the weather’s progress and provide updates on the impact to campus academics and operations via SMU Aware email, Twitter and Facebook. Please check the campus policy on weather and other emergency conditions for more information.