The university has decided to keep the campus closed, prioritizing the safety of our community over the original reopening schedule. I appreciate the collective insistence that led to this outcome, as it serves as a reminder that our physical well-being must remain the primary concern. Please continue to exercise caution …
December 28, 2013
Final supporters
As we are all aware, the roads have been covered in layers of ice, making it difficult and near impossible to drive on. There have been numerous motor vehicle accidents, many injuries and even deaths related to the weather this weekend. In response, many highways such as I-30 have been temporarily closed in hopes of removing the ice and making commutes safer for the community. With this being said, UT Arlington is still pushing for resuming business this Monday.
There are many people who drive to school who have commutes that range from five minutes to an hour and a half. Weather conditions in the surrounding cities are not safe to drive in and even meteorologists have been recommending for everyone to stay home and not drive anywhere unless it is a true emergency. Whileit is understood that many have holiday plans to partake in after taking their last final, would the decision to resume all operations this coming Monday be wise?
Until the roads are safe to drive on, this petition will be one that voices the concern of students, faculty and staff who are against the University of Texas at Arlington resuming operations this Monday, December 9th.
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Reached 500 supporters
December 9, 2013
Reached 100 supporters
December 8, 2013
220 Comments
If Arlington ISD is cancelling school for Monday, I don't understand why UTA won't cancel as well, considering students that attend AISD schools live within close distance to the schools compared to all of the commuting students of UTA.
Here in the south every business or organization is completely unprepared due to the lack of plows and salt. UTA has neither plowed nor salted any parts of the school. Ice is still there and its just gonna melt and freeze over again tonight. My whole street is completely iced over. Just close it.
I'm going to have to leave two hours earlier just to make it there on time, since my final is at 8am. Even UTD shut down! Great I have to choose between my safety versus failing my class, awesome.
The weather is very unsafe and unsuitable for driving. I had four of my friends get into wrecks this weekend, and with the temperature at 20 degrees tonight, it is't going to be melting overnight. Reopen on tuesday and postpone exams for the safety of your students who sacrifice so much already.
I completely agree that the school needs to remain closed until this ice melts. I am out right now and am currently stuck behind a wreck where someone rolled due to the ice, I will not be attending anything.
Too dangerous to be driving
40 minute drive down 157 at 7 AM to make it to my math exam? I'd rather not
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The university has decided to keep the campus closed, prioritizing the safety of our community over the original reopening schedule. I appreciate the collective insistence that led to this outcome, as it serves as a reminder that our physical well-being must remain the primary concern. Please continue to exercise caution …
December 28, 2013
Final supporters
As we are all aware, the roads have been covered in layers of ice, making it difficult and near impossible to drive on. There have been numerous motor vehicle accidents, many injuries and even deaths related to the weather this weekend. In response, many highways such as I-30 have been temporarily closed in hopes of removing the ice and making commutes safer for the community. With this being said, UT Arlington is still pushing for resuming business this Monday.
There are many people who drive to school who have commutes that range from five minutes to an hour and a half. Weather conditions in the surrounding cities are not safe to drive in and even meteorologists have been recommending for everyone to stay home and not drive anywhere unless it is a true emergency. Whileit is understood that many have holiday plans to partake in after taking their last final, would the decision to resume all operations this coming Monday be wise?
Until the roads are safe to drive on, this petition will be one that voices the concern of students, faculty and staff who are against the University of Texas at Arlington resuming operations this Monday, December 9th.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
December 9, 2013
Reached 100 supporters
December 8, 2013
220 Comments
Ridiculous UTA is risking 30,000+ students safety to avoid rescheduling finals. Safety should be above all, and it is NOT safe to drive in the current conditions, especially for how large of a commuter population UTA has.
If Arlington ISD is cancelling school for Monday, I don't understand why UTA won't cancel as well, considering students that attend AISD schools live within close distance to the schools compared to all of the commuting students of UTA.
Here in the south every business or organization is completely unprepared due to the lack of plows and salt. UTA has neither plowed nor salted any parts of the school. Ice is still there and its just gonna melt and freeze over again tonight. My whole street is completely iced over. Just close it.
I'm going to have to leave two hours earlier just to make it there on time, since my final is at 8am. Even UTD shut down! Great I have to choose between my safety versus failing my class, awesome.
The weather is very unsafe and unsuitable for driving. I had four of my friends get into wrecks this weekend, and with the temperature at 20 degrees tonight, it is't going to be melting overnight. Reopen on tuesday and postpone exams for the safety of your students who sacrifice so much already.
I completely agree that the school needs to remain closed until this ice melts. I am out right now and am currently stuck behind a wreck where someone rolled due to the ice, I will not be attending anything.
Too dangerous to be driving
40 minute drive down 157 at 7 AM to make it to my math exam? I'd rather not
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Ridiculous UTA is risking 30,000+ students safety to avoid rescheduling finals. Safety should be above all, and it is NOT safe to drive in the current conditions, especially for how large of a commuter population UTA has.