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UK on 2-hour delay, in-person classes before 10 a.m. canceled

statue of Bowman at Wildcat Alumni Plaza in the snow
Mark Cornelison | UK Photo

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 19, 2024) — In the interest of the safety and well-being of the campus community, the University of Kentucky is operating on a two-hour delay on Friday, Jan. 19, due to inclement weather. UK HealthCare facilities remain open and are operating on regular schedule.

In-person classes and activities before 10 a.m. are canceled. If students have questions about their online class status, they should contact their instructor.    

On-campus employees except Plan B (designated) employees are to report to work at 10 a.m. Designated employees via remote access should work remotely during Plan B operations. If employees have questions about procedures for their work, they should contact their manager. 

Find any updates regarding the university’s operations at www.uky.edu/alerts.

For more information about UK’s severe weather procedures, visit https://www.uky.edu/severe-weather-procedures/.

Other important details:

  • Plan B (designated) employees are required to report to work on campus.
  • Employee FAQs related to emergency closures are available here.

 

 

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