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<div id="divRplyFwdMsg" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b>From:</b> Lori Ferguson <FergusoL@upstate.edu> on behalf of Robert Ruiz <RuizR@upstate.edu><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, January 23, 2026 5:00 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Students@lists.upstate.edu <Students@lists.upstate.edu><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Lawrence S. Chin <ChinL@upstate.edu>; Katherine L. Beissner <BeissneK@upstate.edu>; Tammy L. Austin-Ketch <AustinKT@upstate.edu>; Gary C. Chan <ChanG@upstate.edu>; Lynn Cleary <CLEARYL@upstate.edu>; Robert Ruiz <RuizR@upstate.edu><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Weather Alert: Instructional Update for Monday, January 26</span>
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To the Upstate University Student Community,</div>
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Due to the impending winter weather please use the following guidance: </p>
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<b><u>Academic/Didactic Students:</u></b></p>
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<li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;">There will be no in-person classes on Upstate University campuses for Monday, January 26.</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;">
<div role="presentation">Faculty may elect to hold classes virtually. Please check your university email and course management portals (Brightspace/Canvas) for specific updates from your instructors regarding remote sessions.</div>
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<b><u>Clinical Site Students:</u></b></p>
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<div role="presentation">Students currently in clinical settings should contact their clerkship administrators, clinical instructors, and/or site supervisors directly for guidance on attendance.</div>
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<b><u>Unimpacted/Remote Students:</u></b></p>
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<li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;">Remote/Unimpacted Students: Students who are currently in locations not impacted by this weather event are expected to continue their academic schedule as assigned.</li></ul>
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Please prioritize your safety and stay tuned to official university channels for any further updates.</p>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Robert F. Ruiz</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Interim Vice President for Educational Services & Dean of Student Affairs</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Upstate Medical University</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">766 Irving Avenue (1225 Weiskotten Hall)</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Syracuse, NY 13210</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Office: 315.464.4816</span></p>
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