Posted on Aug. 15: University weekend closure

In keeping with the State of Emergency issued by Premier Ernie Eves, and in the interest of individual safety and security, please be advised that McMaster University will remain closed due to the power outage for the weekend of Aug. 16 and 17, 2003.

There is an ongoing possibility of local blackouts or brownouts in the Hamilton area. McMaster wishes to assist all efforts to restore power as quickly as possible to all areas of Hamilton and Ontario.

The Horizon's Conference scheduled for this weekend is cancelled.
Participants will be informed regarding the rescheduling of the event.

All buildings at the University will remain locked over the weekend.
Employees/individuals who access offices or labs are asked to ensure
that all doors remain locked and to minimize the use of lights,
computers, water or any other resources.

At present the University will aim to reopen for business on Monday,
Aug. 18. The University's crisis management team will continue to
monitor the situation over the weekend. Ongoing updates will be
provided on the Daily News Web site and local area media.

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In keeping with the State of Emergency issued by Premier Ernie Eves, and in the interest of individual safety and security, please be advised that McMaster University will remain closed due to the power outage for the weekend of Aug. 16 and 17, 2003. <p><br />
<br />
There is an ongoing possibility of local blackouts or brownouts in the Hamilton area. McMaster wishes to assist all efforts to restore power as quickly as possible to all areas of Hamilton and Ontario.<p><br />
<br />
The Horizon&#039;s Conference scheduled for this weekend is cancelled.<br />
Participants will be informed regarding the rescheduling of the event.<p><br />
<br />
All buildings at the University will remain locked over the weekend.<br />
Employees/individuals who access offices or labs are asked to ensure<br />
that all doors remain locked and to minimize the use of lights,<br />
computers, water or any other resources.<p><br />
<br />
At present the University will aim to reopen for business on Monday,<br />
Aug. 18. The University&#039;s crisis management team will continue to<br />
monitor the situation over the weekend. Ongoing updates will be<br />
provided on the Daily News Web site and local area media.

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