With fall term over, fewer people are on campuses as the University of Oregon transitions to the winter term. UO community members are reminded to remain alert, consider safety tips and beware of building locking schedules and closures. 

The following tips will help ensure safety over the winter break:

• Confirm spaces are locked and valuables secured when offices are unoccupied.
• When doors are locked, employees should not allow others to enter spaces along with them. Politely ask the person who they are looking for and direct them accordingly.
• If an ID card is lost, employees should let both their supervisor and UO Police Department know right away by calling UOPD at 541-346-2919.
• Report concerning or suspicious activities to the UOPD by calling 541-346-2919 or submitting an online non-emergency form.
• Call 911 in emergencies or to report a life-threatening situation.

As shared in the ‘Some campus services, buildings to cut hour during break’ article, doors to most buildings will be locked beginning the evening of Dec. 15 and re-opening on Jan. 2. Faculty and staff with ID card access, also referred to as prox card access, can still enter their buildings. Some buildings may have additional openings and closures given operational needs and in line with the holiday and academic break door lock procedure and schedule. It is best to check directly with a supervisor or facility manager for more information about a building’s operational status over the winter break.

“There are many individuals across the university who must continue reporting to campuses regardless of the academic calendar. Their important behind-the-scenes work helps ensure that UO campuses run smoothly, even during academic and holiday breaks,” said André Le Duc, vice president and chief resilience officer. “To our public safety officers and the employees maintaining our facilities and spaces, working in housing and dining services, keeping research going in labs, and managing university operations among others, thank you for your service during the academic break and for helping keep our campus community safe.”