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The Ohio State University Columbus campus will reopen at 7:00 am on Thursday, January 31. All staff should report as usual. Classes will restart at 11:00 am. Classes starting prior to 11:00 am are CANCELED. More info can be found at
Buckeye Alert! Active attacker reported on the OSU Columbus campus. Secure in place: Run, Hide, or, as a last resort, Fight! Police responding. More info soon
Buckeyes - Let's show everyone why we have the Best Damn Fans In The Land and celebrate responsibly and respectfully. Congrats on one heck of a win!!!! O-H!!
Buckeye Alert update 2 - Suspects reportedly fled Eastbound away from campus.1 male wearing a cowboy hat and black hoodie. Police are in the area. Remain inside
This morning, our hearts ache for the family & friends of Campus Protection Officer, Chad Smith. Chad lost his battle with cancer this morning. He dedicated his life to public service and was highly respected among his Public Safety peers. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Our hearts are with those that were directly impacted by last nights storms. We lost a few tree branches on the
#OhioState
campus but overall, escaped any significant damage. Others, in the Dayton area (and elsewhere in Ohio), were not so lucky.
Please help us by not spreading rumors. Remember that
@OSU_EMFP
and
@OSUPolice
are the 2 official sources for info during an emergency on campus...... there are NO emergencies currently occurring on campus.
Due to the weather conditions in Columbus, ice has formed on many streets on and around campus. If you must travel this evening, give yourself extra time and take it slow. If can delay any travel until tomorrow, we recommend that you do so.
A water main break on Herrick Drive between Cannon Dr and Olentangy River Rd is impacting water service to much of campus. Crews are working to resolve the issue as soon as they safely can. No restoration estimate is available. We will share more information, when it is available
You may notice a smell similar to natural gas as you traverse campus today. It is actually sewer gas. The odor is prevalent throughout much of the city's north side. The City of Columbus is aware and working on resolving the issue.
Our hearts ache for the families and friends of all impacted by the violent acts in Dayton and El Paso. We are grateful for the quick actions of police/fire/ems/dispatchers to quickly respond and save lives.
"Thank you" to all police officers, firefighters, 9-1-1 dispatchers, nurses, doctors, and everyone else that is away from their families today helping to keep the rest of us safe.
Buckeye Alert TEST - We are undergoing system maintenance and our vendor accidently activated our system. There is NO emergency on any Ohio State campus.
The
#OhioState
Columbus campus and
@ohiostatenewark
campuses are now under a Winter Weather Advisory until 10am Thursday. More snow than anticipated is falling (could be up to 2" now). Temps are still expected to rise slightly tonight turning the snow into rain.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the
@WestervillePD
@tellwesterville
as well as all members of the Law Enforcement community. Our heart aches for your loss.
Lightning is in the area - we are temporarily on hold with the game while we wait for the weather to pass. We will resume the game as soon as possible!
#SafetyFirst
!
Ohio State's first female police officer passed away this week. She paved the way for many who followed in her footsteps. She will forever be an important piece of Ohio State's history!
Last home game of the season - While the Buckeyes dominate on the field, those of us in the stands will show why we are the Best Damn Fans In The Land.
#Sportsmanship
Today is National Nurses Day - A special "Thank You" to all nurses that work, day & night, to help keep the rest of us healthy. Your dedication and commitment do not go unnoticed! THANK YOU for all that you do!
If you're attending Commencement tomorrow, plan for a very wet day. Commencement info, our inclement weather plan & a list what is (and isn't) permitted inside Ohio Stadium can be found at - Be sure to follow us for any updates on delays/cancellations