Campus power outage and remote learning

This message was sent all students registered for Summer Full term and B term classes.

By now, you have likely seen the emergency update. Due to a power outage caused by a vehicle accident, campus buildings including the University YMCA Student Center, are currently closed through July 20 and possibly longer.

Classes, labs, and other instruction will occur online. A few classes will be held in person at different locations, and your instructor will let you know if that is the case for you.

All student support offices within Student Affairs, Academic Advising, Library, Equity and Inclusion, and the Teaching and Learning Center remain open remotely. Additionally:

• Students without reliable computers or internet access can borrow laptops, mobile hotspots, and other equipment. For more information, see the IT website or email tachelp@uw.edu. 
• Students can access a cool place to study and relax at their local Y. UW Tacoma students have free access to YMCA facilities across the region and the United States. 
• The HuskiesCare virtual resource hub identifies additional supports: https://uwtacoma.concerncenter.com.
• Emotional support is available through a variety of services, including Psychological and Wellness Services and TELUS Health (formerly MYSSP).
• The Pantry and the Cupboard will remain closed until further notice.  Here is a link to find food resources within the local community: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/454/Food-Banks.

I understand this isn’t the start to the session we had all hoped for. We are working as quickly as possible to resolve the problem, and the University's webpage is the place to find all the latest detailed information. If you have any specific inquiries about your personal situation, please contact your school, department, or the Division of Student Affairs (uwtstudentaffairs@uw.edu).